Wisconsin

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Wisconsin. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Wisconsin to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.

Learn more about human trafficking in Wisconsin by browsing the hotline statistics below.

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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)

Signals

The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 3,999 signals since its inception.

Hotline Call: 3,091
SMS Report: 406
Online Report: 261
Email Received: 170
Web Chat: 71

Cases

Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,117 cases of human trafficking. 2,212 victims were identified in these cases.

Statistics by Year

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2024

Signals Received in 2024

277
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Wisconsin.
72
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

Internet
3

Other
274

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
179

SMS Report
44

Email Received
21

Online Report
17

Web Chat
16

Cases Identified in 2024

111
cases were identified in 2024.
181
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
59

Labor
22

Sex and Labor
15
Venues for Sex Trafficking

Illicit Massage/Spa Business
8

Hotel/Motel-Based
5

Residence-Based Commercial Sex
4

Other
48
Venues for Labor Trafficking

Restaurant/Food Service
5

Domestic Work
3

Hospitality
3

Other
11

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
76

Access Service Referrals
32

Other
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
82

Minors
26
Sex

Females
79

Males
25
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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