Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 2,927 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 922 cases of human trafficking. 1,949 victims were identified in these cases.
District of Columbia
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including the District of Columbia. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in the District of Columbia to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in the District of Columbia by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2021
Signals Received in 2021
175
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021 from District of Columbia.
49
signals received were from victims or survivors of human trafficking
How do contacts hear about the hotline?
It is helpful for us to learn how people hear about the Hotline so that we can strategically advertise to reach more victims and survivors. However, we are not always able to collect this information during every conversation.
Ways the Hotline was Found
Other
175
How do contacts reach the hotline?
People can contact the Hotline by phone, text, online chat, online form, and email. Most people contact us by phone or text.
Signal Types
Hotline Call
136
Email Received
16
SMS Report
13
Online Report
7
Web Chat
3
Cases Identified in 2021
44
cases were identified in 2021.
61
victims were involved in these cases. Cases can involve multiple victims.
What types of trafficking cases were reported?
The Hotline receives tips about situations involving sex trafficking, labor trafficking, sex & labor trafficking, as well as situations where the type of trafficking may be unknown or not specified.
Types of Trafficking
Sex
32
Labor
6
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
4
Pornography
4
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
3
Other
21
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
3
Other
3
What was the primary request in each case?
People contact the hotline to report a tip, request a referral, or reach out for crisis-related services such as immediate shelter or crisis response.
Requests on Human Trafficking Cases
Report a Trafficking Tip
25
Access Service Referrals
16
Request Crisis Assistance
3
Case Demographics
The Hotline only collects demographic information for victims and survivors in a trafficking situation when appropriate. These numbers are not cumulative as one case could involve multiple victims and survivors.
Ages
Adults
37
Minors
4
Genders
Females
36
Males
5
Citizenships
Foreign Nationals
11
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014
National Human Trafficking Referral Directory
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics
50,123
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.