Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 9,816 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 2,740 cases of human trafficking. 5,631 victims were identified in these cases.
Illinois
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Illinois to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Illinois by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2023
Signals Received in 2023
760
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023 from Illinois.
265
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
Referral
95
Other
665
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
487
SMS Report
143
Online Report
87
Web Chat
32
Email Received
11
Cases Identified in 2023
269
cases were identified in 2023.
427
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
162
Labor
44
Sex and Labor
39
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
27
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
6
Truck Stop-Based
3
Other
92
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Begging Ring
4
Domestic Work
4
Restaurant/Food Service
4
Other
19
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
176
Access Service Referrals
83
Request Crisis Assistance
9
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
192
Minors
73
Genders
Females
203
Males
36
Citizenships
US Citizen LPR
35
Foreign Nationals
32
2022
2021
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.