Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 515,773 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 127,938 cases of human trafficking. 268,723 victims were identified in these cases.
National Statistics
Hotline advocates collect information about individuals who contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline (e.g. contactors) to identify needs, issue referrals, and report potential human trafficking situations to the appropriate authorities. Hotline advocates collect only the information needed to provide assistance.
Summary statistics describing contactors and the human trafficking situations reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline are provided on this website to inform prevention and response efforts. The summary statistics on this page do not reflect the prevalence of human trafficking victimization among a particular population or in any given area. Contactor data describes only those who were aware of and chose to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, as well as information those contactors chose to share about themselves and potential trafficking situations. National Human Trafficking Hotline data is dynamic and subject to change as new information is reported. The current report is based on data retrieved on April 22, 2025.
Total National Statistics
The National Human Trafficking Hotline uses the word "case" to represent distinct situations of trafficking reported to the hotline. A case can involve one or more potential victims of trafficking and can be reported to the hotline through one or more conversations via call, text, email, online report, or webchat. The use of the word case is not an indication of law enforcement involvement in the situation.
Polaris has changed the way we present certain data to include contacts initiated by text and chat. As a result, data obtained before this change may not match what is currently available on this site.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
52,664
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
10,971
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
157
Referral
38
Training/Conference
26
Print Media
20
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
5
Stickers
4
Street Outreach
3
Television
3
Other
28,271
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
26,318
Online Report
7,432
Web Chat
7,187
SMS Report
6,035
Email Received
5,692
Cases Identified in 2025
15,085
cases were identified in 2025.
21,457
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
6,201
Labor
2,400
Sex and Labor
1,607
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
649
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
632
Hotel/Motel-Based
490
Street-Based
268
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
244
Pornography
201
Escort/Delivery Service
107
Bar/Club
56
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
48
Truck Stop-Based
25
Tourism
13
Other
3,741
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
617
Illicit Activity
163
Restaurant/Food Service
157
Construction
147
Agriculture/Farms
133
Retail/Other Small Business
128
Hospitality
57
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
50
Factory
35
Landscaping Service
31
Begging Ring
24
Health & Beauty Services
24
Health Care
23
Transportation
23
Traveling Sales Crew
19
Bar/Club
13
Education
11
Peddling Ring
10
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
10
Arts & Entertainment
9
Pre-school/Child Day Care Service
9
Traveling Carnival
7
Forestry/Reforestation
5
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Recreational Facilities
3
Other
833
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
8,878
Access Service Referrals
4,231
Request Crisis Assistance
1,179
Request General Information
748
Request T&TA
49
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
8,650
Minors
2,221
Sex
Females
9,931
Males
3,272
Signals and cases by State in 2025
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 214 | 0.41% | 120 | 0.80% |
| Alaska | 51 | 0.10% | 24 | 0.16% |
| American Samoa | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arizona | 509 | 0.97% | 389 | 2.58% |
| Arkansas | 175 | 0.33% | 63 | 0.42% |
| California | 3459 | 6.57% | 1908 | 12.65% |
| Colorado | 437 | 0.83% | 192 | 1.27% |
| Connecticut | 149 | 0.28% | 83 | 0.55% |
| Delaware | 39 | 0.07% | 29 | 0.19% |
| District of Columbia | 146 | 0.28% | 70 | 0.46% |
| Florida | 3181 | 6.04% | 904 | 5.99% |
| Georgia | 766 | 1.45% | 383 | 2.54% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 73 | 0.14% | 32 | 0.21% |
| Idaho | 99 | 0.19% | 45 | 0.30% |
| Illinois | 773 | 1.47% | 385 | 2.55% |
| Indiana | 258 | 0.49% | 155 | 1.03% |
| Iowa | 152 | 0.29% | 83 | 0.55% |
| Kansas | 179 | 0.34% | 105 | 0.70% |
| Kentucky | 246 | 0.47% | 128 | 0.85% |
| Louisiana | 238 | 0.45% | 138 | 0.91% |
| Maine | 79 | 0.15% | 41 | 0.27% |
| Maryland | 386 | 0.73% | 175 | 1.16% |
| Massachusetts | 293 | 0.56% | 174 | 1.15% |
| Michigan | 642 | 1.22% | 362 | 2.40% |
| Minnesota | 289 | 0.55% | 115 | 0.76% |
| Mississippi | 269 | 0.51% | 174 | 1.15% |
| Missouri | 592 | 1.12% | 275 | 1.82% |
| Montana | 70 | 0.13% | 31 | 0.21% |
| Nebraska | 113 | 0.21% | 48 | 0.32% |
| Nevada | 299 | 0.57% | 241 | 1.60% |
| New Hampshire | 65 | 0.12% | 25 | 0.17% |
| New Jersey | 528 | 1.00% | 295 | 1.96% |
| New Mexico | 143 | 0.27% | 84 | 0.56% |
| New York | 1262 | 2.40% | 606 | 4.02% |
| North Carolina | 612 | 1.16% | 343 | 2.27% |
| North Dakota | 51 | 0.10% | 16 | 0.11% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 3 | 0.02% |
| Ohio | 686 | 1.30% | 337 | 2.23% |
| Oklahoma | 209 | 0.40% | 105 | 0.70% |
| Oregon | 365 | 0.69% | 197 | 1.31% |
| Pennsylvania | 609 | 1.16% | 299 | 1.98% |
| Puerto Rico | 30 | 0.06% | 10 | 0.07% |
| Rhode Island | 24 | 0.05% | 15 | 0.10% |
| South Carolina | 290 | 0.55% | 171 | 1.13% |
| South Dakota | 40 | 0.08% | 22 | 0.15% |
| Tennessee | 349 | 0.66% | 199 | 1.32% |
| Texas | 2361 | 4.48% | 1487 | 9.86% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 207 | 0.39% | 86 | 0.57% |
| Vermont | 24 | 0.05% | 11 | 0.07% |
| Virginia | 533 | 1.01% | 237 | 1.57% |
| Washington | 969 | 1.84% | 395 | 2.62% |
| West Virginia | 73 | 0.14% | 41 | 0.27% |
| Wisconsin | 230 | 0.44% | 91 | 0.60% |
| Wyoming | 28 | 0.05% | 16 | 0.11% |
2024
Signals Received in 2024
32,309
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024.
8,024
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
147
Internet
111
Training/Conference
39
Billboard
16
Print Media
12
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
12
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
6
Street Outreach
4
Other
31,962
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
17,957
SMS Report
4,920
Online Report
4,166
Email Received
2,811
Web Chat
2,455
Cases Identified in 2024
12,001
cases were identified in 2024.
23,845
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
6,648
Labor
2,220
Sex and Labor
1,360
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
778
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
656
Hotel/Motel-Based
601
Street-Based
357
Pornography
263
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
242
Escort/Delivery Service
168
Bar/Club
65
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
56
Truck Stop-Based
34
Tourism
13
Other
3,970
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
482
Restaurant/Food Service
219
Construction
180
Agriculture/Farms
155
Illicit Activity
112
Retail/Other Small Business
92
Hospitality
72
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
63
Factory
40
Landscaping Service
39
Health & Beauty Services
34
Transportation
33
Begging Ring
28
Health Care
20
Traveling Sales Crew
19
Peddling Ring
15
Bar/Club
12
Education
11
Arts & Entertainment
8
Pre-school/Child Day Care Service
8
Hostess/Strip Club
7
Recreational Facilities
7
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
4
Traveling Carnival
4
Forestry/Reforestation
3
Other
744
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
7,658
Access Service Referrals
3,853
Request Crisis Assistance
385
Request General Information
94
Request T&TA
11
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
8,234
Minors
2,666
Sex
Females
8,360
Males
1,973
Signals and cases by State in 2024
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 231 | 0.71% | 105 | 0.87% |
| Alaska | 46 | 0.14% | 22 | 0.18% |
| Arizona | 550 | 1.70% | 300 | 2.50% |
| Arkansas | 170 | 0.53% | 80 | 0.67% |
| California | 3378 | 10.46% | 1734 | 14.45% |
| Colorado | 465 | 1.44% | 185 | 1.54% |
| Connecticut | 167 | 0.52% | 96 | 0.80% |
| Delaware | 51 | 0.16% | 32 | 0.27% |
| District of Columbia | 135 | 0.42% | 55 | 0.46% |
| Florida | 1830 | 5.66% | 832 | 6.93% |
| Georgia | 876 | 2.71% | 342 | 2.85% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 161 | 0.50% | 55 | 0.46% |
| Idaho | 72 | 0.22% | 32 | 0.27% |
| Illinois | 792 | 2.45% | 385 | 3.21% |
| Indiana | 293 | 0.91% | 154 | 1.28% |
| Iowa | 166 | 0.51% | 88 | 0.73% |
| Kansas | 198 | 0.61% | 126 | 1.05% |
| Kentucky | 278 | 0.86% | 139 | 1.16% |
| Louisiana | 266 | 0.82% | 133 | 1.11% |
| Maine | 88 | 0.27% | 41 | 0.34% |
| Maryland | 359 | 1.11% | 179 | 1.49% |
| Massachusetts | 288 | 0.89% | 115 | 0.96% |
| Michigan | 764 | 2.36% | 340 | 2.83% |
| Minnesota | 229 | 0.71% | 83 | 0.69% |
| Mississippi | 303 | 0.94% | 195 | 1.62% |
| Missouri | 696 | 2.15% | 272 | 2.27% |
| Montana | 84 | 0.26% | 43 | 0.36% |
| Nebraska | 148 | 0.46% | 71 | 0.59% |
| Nevada | 418 | 1.29% | 236 | 1.97% |
| New Hampshire | 45 | 0.14% | 22 | 0.18% |
| New Jersey | 884 | 2.74% | 269 | 2.24% |
| New Mexico | 143 | 0.44% | 78 | 0.65% |
| New York | 1191 | 3.69% | 570 | 4.75% |
| North Carolina | 638 | 1.97% | 301 | 2.51% |
| North Dakota | 44 | 0.14% | 21 | 0.17% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 671 | 2.08% | 334 | 2.78% |
| Oklahoma | 255 | 0.79% | 125 | 1.04% |
| Oregon | 368 | 1.14% | 160 | 1.33% |
| Pennsylvania | 641 | 1.98% | 287 | 2.39% |
| Puerto Rico | 8 | 0.02% | 10 | 0.08% |
| Rhode Island | 30 | 0.09% | 19 | 0.16% |
| South Carolina | 267 | 0.83% | 136 | 1.13% |
| South Dakota | 75 | 0.23% | 34 | 0.28% |
| Tennessee | 428 | 1.32% | 213 | 1.77% |
| Texas | 2418 | 7.48% | 1360 | 11.33% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 196 | 0.61% | 99 | 0.82% |
| Vermont | 26 | 0.08% | 15 | 0.12% |
| Virginia | 661 | 2.05% | 228 | 1.90% |
| Washington | 659 | 2.04% | 271 | 2.26% |
| West Virginia | 66 | 0.20% | 38 | 0.32% |
| Wisconsin | 277 | 0.86% | 111 | 0.92% |
| Wyoming | 29 | 0.09% | 17 | 0.14% |
2023
Signals Received in 2023
29,272
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023.
7,169
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
127
Internet
124
Training/Conference
31
Billboard
11
Print Media
10
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
6
Television
5
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
5
Other
28,953
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
15,661
SMS Report
6,993
Online Report
3,352
Email Received
2,022
Web Chat
1,244
Cases Identified in 2023
9,606
cases were identified in 2023.
18,181
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
5,567
Labor
1,558
Sex and Labor
1,018
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
659
Hotel/Motel-Based
501
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
423
Pornography
392
Street-Based
251
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
201
Escort/Delivery Service
155
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
43
Truck Stop-Based
38
Bar/Club
35
Tourism
5
Other
3,230
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
298
Restaurant/Food Service
132
Agriculture/Farms
125
Construction
106
Retail/Other Small Business
95
Hospitality
79
Illicit Activity
58
Begging Ring
35
Factory
30
Landscaping Service
29
Health Care
25
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
23
Arts & Entertainment
21
Health & Beauty Services
19
Traveling Sales Crew
19
Transportation
16
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
14
Peddling Ring
13
Hostess/Strip Club
6
Bar/Club
6
Forestry/Reforestation
6
Mining, Quarrying, Oil/Gas Extraction
5
Education
3
Other
541
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
6,093
Access Service Referrals
3,058
Request Crisis Assistance
386
Request General Information
67
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
6,668
Minors
2,532
Sex
Females
6,858
Males
1,478
Signals and cases by State in 2023
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 189 | 0.65% | 58 | 0.60% |
| Alaska | 48 | 0.16% | 8 | 0.08% |
| Arizona | 473 | 1.62% | 181 | 1.88% |
| Arkansas | 157 | 0.54% | 75 | 0.78% |
| California | 3042 | 10.39% | 1135 | 11.82% |
| Colorado | 435 | 1.49% | 164 | 1.71% |
| Connecticut | 122 | 0.42% | 42 | 0.44% |
| Delaware | 77 | 0.26% | 31 | 0.32% |
| District of Columbia | 172 | 0.59% | 48 | 0.50% |
| Florida | 1875 | 6.41% | 676 | 7.04% |
| Georgia | 602 | 2.06% | 267 | 2.78% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 103 | 0.35% | 29 | 0.30% |
| Idaho | 91 | 0.31% | 27 | 0.28% |
| Illinois | 696 | 2.38% | 269 | 2.80% |
| Indiana | 275 | 0.94% | 109 | 1.13% |
| Iowa | 188 | 0.64% | 72 | 0.75% |
| Kansas | 199 | 0.68% | 59 | 0.61% |
| Kentucky | 306 | 1.05% | 77 | 0.80% |
| Louisiana | 229 | 0.78% | 97 | 1.01% |
| Maine | 72 | 0.25% | 36 | 0.37% |
| Maryland | 472 | 1.61% | 152 | 1.58% |
| Massachusetts | 267 | 0.91% | 84 | 0.87% |
| Michigan | 764 | 2.61% | 254 | 2.64% |
| Minnesota | 203 | 0.69% | 73 | 0.76% |
| Mississippi | 271 | 0.93% | 122 | 1.27% |
| Missouri | 686 | 2.34% | 247 | 2.57% |
| Montana | 97 | 0.33% | 29 | 0.30% |
| Nebraska | 111 | 0.38% | 23 | 0.24% |
| Nevada | 490 | 1.67% | 188 | 1.96% |
| New Hampshire | 75 | 0.26% | 29 | 0.30% |
| New Jersey | 471 | 1.61% | 172 | 1.79% |
| New Mexico | 198 | 0.68% | 40 | 0.42% |
| New York | 1196 | 4.09% | 413 | 4.30% |
| North Carolina | 659 | 2.25% | 235 | 2.45% |
| North Dakota | 56 | 0.19% | 14 | 0.15% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 765 | 2.61% | 258 | 2.69% |
| Oklahoma | 311 | 1.06% | 68 | 0.71% |
| Oregon | 405 | 1.38% | 134 | 1.39% |
| Pennsylvania | 597 | 2.04% | 221 | 2.30% |
| Puerto Rico | 14 | 0.05% | 4 | 0.04% |
| Rhode Island | 25 | 0.09% | 12 | 0.12% |
| South Carolina | 206 | 0.70% | 65 | 0.68% |
| South Dakota | 57 | 0.19% | 17 | 0.18% |
| Tennessee | 294 | 1.00% | 115 | 1.20% |
| Texas | 2309 | 7.89% | 900 | 9.37% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 267 | 0.91% | 97 | 1.01% |
| Vermont | 19 | 0.06% | 7 | 0.07% |
| Virginia | 513 | 1.75% | 156 | 1.62% |
| Washington | 576 | 1.97% | 203 | 2.11% |
| West Virginia | 70 | 0.24% | 29 | 0.30% |
| Wisconsin | 259 | 0.88% | 109 | 1.13% |
| Wyoming | 25 | 0.09% | 12 | 0.12% |
2022
Signals Received in 2022
37,200
signals were received by the Hotline in 2022.
9,388
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
244
Internet
119
Training/Conference
63
Print Media
11
Billboard
10
Television
8
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
7
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
6
Social Media Site
5
Stickers
5
Film
4
Other
36,718
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
19,713
SMS Report
10,604
Online Report
3,100
Email Received
2,920
Web Chat
863
Cases Identified in 2022
8,996
cases were identified in 2022.
16,791
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
6,103
Labor
1,242
Sex and Labor
455
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Pornography
639
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
578
Hotel/Motel-Based
442
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
388
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
296
Escort/Delivery Service
147
Street-Based
128
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
70
Truck Stop-Based
46
Bar/Club
34
Tourism
3
Other
3,368
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
300
Agriculture/Farms
135
Restaurant/Food Service
123
Illicit Activity
116
Construction
91
Retail/Other Small Business
79
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
44
Hospitality
42
Factory
32
Landscaping Service
30
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
24
Begging Ring
21
Health & Beauty Services
16
Health Care
16
Hostess/Strip Club
16
Traveling Sales Crew
14
Arts & Entertainment
10
Transportation
9
Peddling Ring
8
Traveling Carnival
8
Education
6
Bar/Club
5
Forestry/Reforestation
5
Recreational Facilities
3
Aquafarming/Fishing
3
Other
293
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
5,537
Access Service Referrals
2,951
Request Crisis Assistance
489
Request General Information
18
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
5,951
Minors
2,088
Sex
Females
6,945
Males
1,265
Signals and cases by State in 2022
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 411 | 1.10% | 86 | 0.96% |
| Alaska | 82 | 0.22% | 27 | 0.30% |
| Arizona | 572 | 1.54% | 214 | 2.38% |
| Arkansas | 183 | 0.49% | 59 | 0.66% |
| California | 3926 | 10.55% | 1217 | 13.53% |
| Colorado | 518 | 1.39% | 142 | 1.58% |
| Connecticut | 139 | 0.37% | 57 | 0.63% |
| Delaware | 59 | 0.16% | 28 | 0.31% |
| District of Columbia | 143 | 0.38% | 51 | 0.57% |
| Florida | 1959 | 5.27% | 623 | 6.93% |
| Georgia | 746 | 2.01% | 248 | 2.76% |
| Hawaii | 145 | 0.39% | 36 | 0.40% |
| Idaho | 97 | 0.26% | 25 | 0.28% |
| Illinois | 698 | 1.88% | 235 | 2.61% |
| Indiana | 296 | 0.80% | 106 | 1.18% |
| Iowa | 276 | 0.74% | 69 | 0.77% |
| Kansas | 182 | 0.49% | 77 | 0.86% |
| Kentucky | 226 | 0.61% | 89 | 0.99% |
| Louisiana | 269 | 0.72% | 104 | 1.16% |
| Maine | 80 | 0.22% | 19 | 0.21% |
| Maryland | 651 | 1.75% | 144 | 1.60% |
| Massachusetts | 229 | 0.62% | 72 | 0.80% |
| Michigan | 749 | 2.01% | 265 | 2.95% |
| Minnesota | 231 | 0.62% | 76 | 0.84% |
| Mississippi | 332 | 0.89% | 169 | 1.88% |
| Missouri | 851 | 2.29% | 238 | 2.65% |
| Montana | 120 | 0.32% | 30 | 0.33% |
| Nebraska | 135 | 0.36% | 47 | 0.52% |
| Nevada | 437 | 1.17% | 199 | 2.21% |
| New Hampshire | 59 | 0.16% | 26 | 0.29% |
| New Jersey | 451 | 1.21% | 147 | 1.63% |
| New Mexico | 181 | 0.49% | 54 | 0.60% |
| New York | 1228 | 3.30% | 363 | 4.04% |
| North Carolina | 888 | 2.39% | 226 | 2.51% |
| North Dakota | 59 | 0.16% | 19 | 0.21% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 802 | 2.16% | 275 | 3.06% |
| Oklahoma | 337 | 0.91% | 84 | 0.93% |
| Oregon | 437 | 1.17% | 146 | 1.62% |
| Pennsylvania | 787 | 2.12% | 194 | 2.16% |
| Puerto Rico | 11 | 0.03% | 5 | 0.06% |
| Rhode Island | 27 | 0.07% | 8 | 0.09% |
| South Carolina | 312 | 0.84% | 102 | 1.13% |
| South Dakota | 102 | 0.27% | 25 | 0.28% |
| Tennessee | 388 | 1.04% | 138 | 1.53% |
| Texas | 2859 | 7.69% | 933 | 10.37% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 7 | 0.02% | 3 | 0.03% |
| Utah | 264 | 0.71% | 93 | 1.03% |
| Vermont | 32 | 0.09% | 3 | 0.03% |
| Virginia | 547 | 1.47% | 149 | 1.66% |
| Washington | 577 | 1.55% | 207 | 2.30% |
| West Virginia | 89 | 0.24% | 25 | 0.28% |
| Wisconsin | 310 | 0.83% | 105 | 1.17% |
| Wyoming | 55 | 0.15% | 16 | 0.18% |
2021
Signals Received in 2021
47,160
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021.
12,617
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
403
Internet
346
Training/Conference
103
Print Media
23
Social Media Site
10
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
8
Stickers
6
Street Outreach
3
Television
3
Other
46,255
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
28,999
SMS Report
10,377
Email Received
3,769
Online Report
3,229
Web Chat
786
Cases Identified in 2021
10,355
cases were identified in 2021.
18,298
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
7,499
Labor
1,065
Sex and Labor
400
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Pornography
812
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
627
Hotel/Motel-Based
580
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
526
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
371
Street-Based
179
Escort/Delivery Service
136
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
47
Truck Stop-Based
45
Bar/Club
33
Legalized Brothel
3
Other
4,181
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
243
Agriculture/Farms
120
Illicit Activity
108
Construction
72
Restaurant/Food Service
71
Retail/Other Small Business
68
Hospitality
39
Begging Ring
28
Factory
25
Traveling Sales Crew
24
Landscaping Service
22
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
21
Peddling Ring
21
Health Care
17
Health & Beauty Services
16
Arts & Entertainment
14
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
12
Hostess/Strip Club
10
Transportation
9
Traveling Carnival
8
Bar/Club
6
Forestry/Reforestation
6
Aquafarming/Fishing
3
Other
267
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
6,544
Access Service Referrals
3,288
Request Crisis Assistance
521
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
6,643
Minors
2,361
Sex
Females
8,137
Males
1,291
Signals and cases by State in 2021
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 289 | 0.61% | 79 | 0.76% |
| Alaska | 78 | 0.17% | 16 | 0.15% |
| Arizona | 627 | 1.33% | 218 | 2.11% |
| Arkansas | 262 | 0.56% | 74 | 0.71% |
| California | 4984 | 10.57% | 1340 | 12.94% |
| Colorado | 611 | 1.30% | 152 | 1.47% |
| Connecticut | 161 | 0.34% | 54 | 0.52% |
| Delaware | 100 | 0.21% | 30 | 0.29% |
| District of Columbia | 189 | 0.40% | 45 | 0.43% |
| Florida | 2895 | 6.14% | 781 | 7.54% |
| Georgia | 977 | 2.07% | 283 | 2.73% |
| Guam | 3 | 0.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 89 | 0.19% | 31 | 0.30% |
| Idaho | 111 | 0.24% | 33 | 0.32% |
| Illinois | 893 | 1.89% | 246 | 2.38% |
| Indiana | 469 | 0.99% | 126 | 1.22% |
| Iowa | 308 | 0.65% | 86 | 0.83% |
| Kansas | 274 | 0.58% | 86 | 0.83% |
| Kentucky | 340 | 0.72% | 116 | 1.12% |
| Louisiana | 374 | 0.79% | 125 | 1.21% |
| Maine | 187 | 0.40% | 31 | 0.30% |
| Maryland | 712 | 1.51% | 119 | 1.15% |
| Massachusetts | 336 | 0.71% | 93 | 0.90% |
| Michigan | 1175 | 2.49% | 297 | 2.87% |
| Minnesota | 331 | 0.70% | 98 | 0.95% |
| Mississippi | 543 | 1.15% | 233 | 2.25% |
| Missouri | 1093 | 2.32% | 240 | 2.32% |
| Montana | 179 | 0.38% | 24 | 0.23% |
| Nebraska | 238 | 0.50% | 57 | 0.55% |
| Nevada | 566 | 1.20% | 201 | 1.94% |
| New Hampshire | 68 | 0.14% | 24 | 0.23% |
| New Jersey | 568 | 1.20% | 150 | 1.45% |
| New Mexico | 257 | 0.54% | 59 | 0.57% |
| New York | 1668 | 3.54% | 404 | 3.90% |
| North Carolina | 928 | 1.97% | 222 | 2.14% |
| North Dakota | 101 | 0.21% | 19 | 0.18% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 1167 | 2.47% | 290 | 2.80% |
| Oklahoma | 424 | 0.90% | 100 | 0.97% |
| Oregon | 478 | 1.01% | 160 | 1.55% |
| Pennsylvania | 984 | 2.09% | 189 | 1.83% |
| Puerto Rico | 34 | 0.07% | 12 | 0.12% |
| Rhode Island | 36 | 0.08% | 16 | 0.15% |
| South Carolina | 542 | 1.15% | 124 | 1.20% |
| South Dakota | 110 | 0.23% | 29 | 0.28% |
| Tennessee | 533 | 1.13% | 151 | 1.46% |
| Texas | 3309 | 7.02% | 916 | 8.85% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | 0.01% | 3 | 0.03% |
| Utah | 308 | 0.65% | 78 | 0.75% |
| Vermont | 34 | 0.07% | 14 | 0.14% |
| Virginia | 589 | 1.25% | 140 | 1.35% |
| Washington | 945 | 2.00% | 233 | 2.25% |
| West Virginia | 110 | 0.23% | 40 | 0.39% |
| Wisconsin | 389 | 0.82% | 94 | 0.91% |
| Wyoming | 69 | 0.15% | 13 | 0.13% |
2020
Signals Received in 2020
51,361
signals were received by the Hotline in 2020.
13,518
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
708
Internet
630
Training/Conference
283
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
69
Print Media
39
Stickers
22
Television
16
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
13
Social Media Site
10
Billboard
6
Film
3
Other
49,562
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
29,955
SMS Report
12,805
Email Received
3,979
Online Report
2,975
Web Chat
1,647
Cases Identified in 2020
10,525
cases were identified in 2020.
18,527
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
7,628
Labor
1,041
Sex and Labor
340
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Pornography
945
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
626
Hotel/Motel-Based
520
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
462
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
447
Street-Based
167
Escort/Delivery Service
153
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
71
Truck Stop-Based
45
Bar/Club
31
Other
4,181
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
251
Illicit Activity
122
Agriculture/Farms
86
Construction
72
Traveling Sales Crew
62
Restaurant/Food Service
57
Retail/Other Small Business
41
Hospitality
28
Begging Ring
24
Health & Beauty Services
19
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
19
Landscaping Service
18
Peddling Ring
17
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
16
Factory
16
Transportation
15
Health Care
12
Hostess/Strip Club
11
Arts & Entertainment
8
Recreational Facilities
7
Aquafarming/Fishing
7
Forestry/Reforestation
6
Pre-school/Child Day Care Service
5
Education
5
Traveling Carnival
4
Other
278
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
6,815
Access Service Referrals
3,137
Request Crisis Assistance
573
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
6,397
Minors
2,485
Sex
Females
8,411
Males
1,250
Signals and cases by State in 2020
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 249 | 0.48% | 87 | 0.83% |
| Alaska | 58 | 0.11% | 22 | 0.21% |
| Arizona | 606 | 1.18% | 193 | 1.83% |
| Arkansas | 323 | 0.63% | 100 | 0.95% |
| California | 5010 | 9.75% | 1340 | 12.73% |
| Colorado | 602 | 1.17% | 137 | 1.30% |
| Connecticut | 199 | 0.39% | 49 | 0.47% |
| Delaware | 130 | 0.25% | 26 | 0.25% |
| District of Columbia | 196 | 0.38% | 42 | 0.40% |
| Florida | 2464 | 4.80% | 745 | 7.08% |
| Georgia | 1066 | 2.08% | 340 | 3.23% |
| Hawaii | 114 | 0.22% | 40 | 0.38% |
| Idaho | 94 | 0.18% | 29 | 0.28% |
| Illinois | 919 | 1.79% | 252 | 2.39% |
| Indiana | 524 | 1.02% | 140 | 1.33% |
| Iowa | 312 | 0.61% | 77 | 0.73% |
| Kansas | 376 | 0.73% | 87 | 0.83% |
| Kentucky | 324 | 0.63% | 101 | 0.96% |
| Louisiana | 373 | 0.73% | 104 | 0.99% |
| Maine | 93 | 0.18% | 27 | 0.26% |
| Maryland | 534 | 1.04% | 135 | 1.28% |
| Massachusetts | 226 | 0.44% | 82 | 0.78% |
| Michigan | 883 | 1.72% | 289 | 2.75% |
| Minnesota | 353 | 0.69% | 88 | 0.84% |
| Mississippi | 695 | 1.35% | 185 | 1.76% |
| Missouri | 948 | 1.85% | 270 | 2.57% |
| Montana | 639 | 1.24% | 30 | 0.29% |
| Nebraska | 260 | 0.51% | 73 | 0.69% |
| Nevada | 582 | 1.13% | 192 | 1.82% |
| New Hampshire | 45 | 0.09% | 17 | 0.16% |
| New Jersey | 612 | 1.19% | 149 | 1.42% |
| New Mexico | 178 | 0.35% | 54 | 0.51% |
| New York | 1726 | 3.36% | 414 | 3.93% |
| North Carolina | 1095 | 2.13% | 259 | 2.46% |
| North Dakota | 71 | 0.14% | 21 | 0.20% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 1078 | 2.10% | 310 | 2.95% |
| Oklahoma | 401 | 0.78% | 113 | 1.07% |
| Oregon | 500 | 0.97% | 139 | 1.32% |
| Pennsylvania | 916 | 1.78% | 219 | 2.08% |
| Puerto Rico | 14 | 0.03% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Rhode Island | 87 | 0.17% | 10 | 0.10% |
| South Carolina | 769 | 1.50% | 123 | 1.17% |
| South Dakota | 117 | 0.23% | 24 | 0.23% |
| Tennessee | 533 | 1.04% | 163 | 1.55% |
| Texas | 3179 | 6.19% | 996 | 9.46% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 181 | 0.35% | 66 | 0.63% |
| Vermont | 33 | 0.06% | 13 | 0.12% |
| Virginia | 564 | 1.10% | 121 | 1.15% |
| Washington | 1070 | 2.08% | 239 | 2.27% |
| West Virginia | 97 | 0.19% | 40 | 0.38% |
| Wisconsin | 338 | 0.66% | 98 | 0.93% |
| Wyoming | 47 | 0.09% | 11 | 0.10% |
2019
Signals Received in 2019
49,327
signals were received by the Hotline in 2019.
10,452
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
1,735
Referral
1,155
Training/Conference
520
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
224
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
122
Print Media
121
Television
62
Stickers
37
Social Media Site
27
Billboard
16
Street Outreach
10
Film
8
Radio
8
Other
45,282
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
31,223
SMS Report
8,333
Online Report
4,689
Email Received
2,975
Web Chat
2,107
Cases Identified in 2019
11,363
cases were identified in 2019.
24,836
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
8,183
Labor
1,231
Sex and Labor
508
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
1,368
Pornography
727
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
590
Hotel/Motel-Based
534
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
441
Escort/Delivery Service
292
Street-Based
237
Truck Stop-Based
96
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
85
Bar/Club
60
Tourism
8
Other
3,894
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
266
Illicit Activity
136
Agriculture/Farms
112
Traveling Sales Crew
108
Restaurant/Food Service
86
Construction
56
Begging Ring
49
Retail/Other Small Business
47
Hospitality
46
Peddling Ring
37
Landscaping Service
35
Health & Beauty Services
27
Factory
21
Arts & Entertainment
17
Health Care
16
Hostess/Strip Club
15
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
15
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
13
Forestry/Reforestation
9
Transportation
8
Bar/Club
7
Recreational Facilities
6
Traveling Carnival
6
Education
5
Aquafarming/Fishing
3
Other
252
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
7,662
Access Service Referrals
2,914
Request Crisis Assistance
781
Request General Information
6
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
6,631
Minors
2,547
Sex
Females
9,254
Males
1,294
Signals and cases by State in 2019
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 291 | 0.59% | 84 | 0.74% |
| Alaska | 55 | 0.11% | 15 | 0.13% |
| American Samoa | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arizona | 649 | 1.32% | 231 | 2.03% |
| Arkansas | 229 | 0.46% | 86 | 0.76% |
| California | 4713 | 9.55% | 1518 | 13.36% |
| Colorado | 543 | 1.10% | 180 | 1.58% |
| Connecticut | 139 | 0.28% | 53 | 0.47% |
| Delaware | 79 | 0.16% | 37 | 0.33% |
| District of Columbia | 195 | 0.40% | 78 | 0.69% |
| Florida | 2272 | 4.61% | 897 | 7.89% |
| Georgia | 1053 | 2.13% | 428 | 3.77% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 0.04% |
| Hawaii | 121 | 0.25% | 35 | 0.31% |
| Idaho | 57 | 0.12% | 27 | 0.24% |
| Illinois | 862 | 1.75% | 267 | 2.35% |
| Indiana | 342 | 0.69% | 156 | 1.37% |
| Iowa | 274 | 0.56% | 100 | 0.88% |
| Kansas | 242 | 0.49% | 94 | 0.83% |
| Kentucky | 538 | 1.09% | 137 | 1.21% |
| Louisiana | 309 | 0.63% | 157 | 1.38% |
| Maine | 84 | 0.17% | 35 | 0.31% |
| Maryland | 557 | 1.13% | 189 | 1.66% |
| Massachusetts | 325 | 0.66% | 106 | 0.93% |
| Michigan | 958 | 1.94% | 360 | 3.17% |
| Minnesota | 300 | 0.61% | 106 | 0.93% |
| Mississippi | 368 | 0.75% | 147 | 1.29% |
| Missouri | 641 | 1.30% | 233 | 2.05% |
| Montana | 90 | 0.18% | 38 | 0.33% |
| Nebraska | 284 | 0.58% | 63 | 0.55% |
| Nevada | 440 | 0.89% | 239 | 2.10% |
| New Hampshire | 83 | 0.17% | 15 | 0.13% |
| New Jersey | 484 | 0.98% | 247 | 2.17% |
| New Mexico | 159 | 0.32% | 64 | 0.56% |
| New York | 1283 | 2.60% | 458 | 4.03% |
| North Carolina | 1256 | 2.55% | 268 | 2.36% |
| North Dakota | 53 | 0.11% | 22 | 0.19% |
| Ohio | 1240 | 2.51% | 449 | 3.95% |
| Oklahoma | 322 | 0.65% | 113 | 0.99% |
| Oregon | 454 | 0.92% | 134 | 1.18% |
| Pennsylvania | 755 | 1.53% | 272 | 2.39% |
| Puerto Rico | 18 | 0.04% | 5 | 0.04% |
| Rhode Island | 37 | 0.08% | 15 | 0.13% |
| South Carolina | 522 | 1.06% | 138 | 1.21% |
| South Dakota | 139 | 0.28% | 26 | 0.23% |
| Tennessee | 579 | 1.17% | 182 | 1.60% |
| Texas | 2561 | 5.19% | 1088 | 9.57% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | 0.01% | 3 | 0.03% |
| Utah | 222 | 0.45% | 90 | 0.79% |
| Vermont | 65 | 0.13% | 9 | 0.08% |
| Virginia | 589 | 1.19% | 188 | 1.65% |
| Washington | 892 | 1.81% | 269 | 2.37% |
| West Virginia | 104 | 0.21% | 38 | 0.33% |
| Wisconsin | 336 | 0.68% | 95 | 0.84% |
| Wyoming | 40 | 0.08% | 12 | 0.11% |
2018
Signals Received in 2018
41,534
signals were received by the Hotline in 2018.
7,938
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
2,040
Referral
1,690
Training/Conference
484
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
262
Print Media
189
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
184
Television
62
Social Media Site
30
Billboard
22
Radio
18
Stickers
14
Street Outreach
14
Film
10
Other
36,515
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
28,796
SMS Report
5,025
Online Report
4,157
Email Received
1,978
Web Chat
1,578
Cases Identified in 2018
10,700
cases were identified in 2018.
25,665
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
7,686
Labor
1,225
Sex and Labor
626
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
1,005
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
641
Hotel/Motel-Based
614
Pornography
530
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
469
Escort/Delivery Service
443
Street-Based
313
Truck Stop-Based
105
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
86
Bar/Club
62
Legalized Brothel
6
Tourism
5
Other
3,632
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
245
Agriculture/Farms
160
Traveling Sales Crew
138
Illicit Activity
120
Restaurant/Food Service
81
Retail/Other Small Business
66
Begging Ring
56
Hospitality
45
Health & Beauty Services
44
Construction
43
Peddling Ring
39
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
23
Arts & Entertainment
22
Landscaping Service
19
Factory
15
Hostess/Strip Club
14
Health Care
13
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
9
Transportation
8
Recreational Facilities
7
Forestry/Reforestation
7
Traveling Carnival
6
Bar/Club
6
Education
5
Aquafarming/Fishing
3
Other
175
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
7,781
Access Service Referrals
2,031
Request Crisis Assistance
841
Request General Information
42
Request T&TA
5
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
5,006
Minors
2,312
Sex
Females
6,978
Males
1,110
Signals and cases by State in 2018
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 258 | 0.62% | 91 | 0.85% |
| Alaska | 68 | 0.16% | 19 | 0.18% |
| Arizona | 515 | 1.24% | 232 | 2.17% |
| Arkansas | 205 | 0.49% | 84 | 0.79% |
| California | 4407 | 10.61% | 1645 | 15.37% |
| Colorado | 570 | 1.37% | 178 | 1.66% |
| Connecticut | 173 | 0.42% | 56 | 0.52% |
| Delaware | 87 | 0.21% | 39 | 0.36% |
| District of Columbia | 257 | 0.62% | 86 | 0.80% |
| Florida | 1945 | 4.68% | 762 | 7.12% |
| Georgia | 866 | 2.09% | 376 | 3.51% |
| Guam | 5 | 0.01% | 4 | 0.04% |
| Hawaii | 106 | 0.26% | 47 | 0.44% |
| Idaho | 85 | 0.20% | 25 | 0.23% |
| Illinois | 892 | 2.15% | 296 | 2.77% |
| Indiana | 373 | 0.90% | 143 | 1.34% |
| Iowa | 284 | 0.68% | 102 | 0.95% |
| Kansas | 235 | 0.57% | 93 | 0.87% |
| Kentucky | 451 | 1.09% | 142 | 1.33% |
| Louisiana | 300 | 0.72% | 149 | 1.39% |
| Maine | 82 | 0.20% | 35 | 0.33% |
| Maryland | 471 | 1.13% | 171 | 1.60% |
| Massachusetts | 292 | 0.70% | 116 | 1.08% |
| Michigan | 1079 | 2.60% | 384 | 3.59% |
| Minnesota | 329 | 0.79% | 123 | 1.15% |
| Mississippi | 214 | 0.52% | 86 | 0.80% |
| Missouri | 595 | 1.43% | 177 | 1.65% |
| Montana | 96 | 0.23% | 20 | 0.19% |
| Nebraska | 250 | 0.60% | 81 | 0.76% |
| Nevada | 501 | 1.21% | 312 | 2.92% |
| New Hampshire | 39 | 0.09% | 12 | 0.11% |
| New Jersey | 463 | 1.11% | 221 | 2.07% |
| New Mexico | 144 | 0.35% | 70 | 0.65% |
| New York | 1028 | 2.48% | 490 | 4.58% |
| North Carolina | 896 | 2.16% | 286 | 2.67% |
| North Dakota | 54 | 0.13% | 14 | 0.13% |
| Ohio | 1237 | 2.98% | 446 | 4.17% |
| Oklahoma | 304 | 0.73% | 121 | 1.13% |
| Oregon | 419 | 1.01% | 135 | 1.26% |
| Pennsylvania | 667 | 1.61% | 272 | 2.54% |
| Puerto Rico | 24 | 0.06% | 3 | 0.03% |
| Rhode Island | 23 | 0.06% | 19 | 0.18% |
| South Carolina | 360 | 0.87% | 154 | 1.44% |
| South Dakota | 65 | 0.16% | 22 | 0.21% |
| Tennessee | 370 | 0.89% | 169 | 1.58% |
| Texas | 2275 | 5.48% | 1000 | 9.35% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 3 | 0.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 193 | 0.46% | 74 | 0.69% |
| Vermont | 85 | 0.20% | 14 | 0.13% |
| Virginia | 572 | 1.38% | 199 | 1.86% |
| Washington | 682 | 1.64% | 227 | 2.12% |
| West Virginia | 101 | 0.24% | 39 | 0.36% |
| Wisconsin | 430 | 1.04% | 136 | 1.27% |
| Wyoming | 70 | 0.17% | 12 | 0.11% |
2017
Signals Received in 2017
33,962
signals were received by the Hotline in 2017.
5,471
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
2,130
Referral
2,084
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
543
Training/Conference
467
Print Media
246
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
198
Television
139
Billboard
44
Social Media Site
44
Radio
37
Stickers
24
Street Outreach
16
Film
12
Other
27,978
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
26,932
Online Report
3,293
SMS Report
2,010
Email Received
1,727
Cases Identified in 2017
8,594
cases were identified in 2017.
24,567
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
6,135
Labor
1,261
Sex and Labor
387
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
769
Hotel/Motel-Based
640
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
522
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
518
Escort/Delivery Service
410
Pornography
259
Street-Based
227
Truck Stop-Based
109
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
74
Bar/Club
60
Tourism
9
Other
2,630
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
267
Agriculture/Farms
135
Traveling Sales Crew
112
Illicit Activity
105
Restaurant/Food Service
73
Begging Ring
60
Construction
59
Peddling Ring
51
Health & Beauty Services
48
Retail/Other Small Business
40
Hospitality
36
Landscaping Service
35
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
26
Factory
19
Health Care
18
Hostess/Strip Club
18
Arts & Entertainment
17
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
8
Recreational Facilities
8
Traveling Carnival
7
Transportation
7
Forestry/Reforestation
6
Bar/Club
5
Other
216
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
6,084
Access Service Referrals
1,741
Request Crisis Assistance
699
Request General Information
62
Request T&TA
8
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
5,339
Minors
2,477
Sex
Females
7,102
Males
1,115
Signals and cases by State in 2017
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 222 | 0.65% | 70 | 0.81% |
| Alaska | 53 | 0.16% | 9 | 0.10% |
| Arizona | 513 | 1.51% | 185 | 2.15% |
| Arkansas | 166 | 0.49% | 46 | 0.54% |
| California | 4686 | 13.80% | 1337 | 15.56% |
| Colorado | 473 | 1.39% | 121 | 1.41% |
| Connecticut | 185 | 0.54% | 61 | 0.71% |
| Delaware | 57 | 0.17% | 24 | 0.28% |
| District of Columbia | 263 | 0.77% | 71 | 0.83% |
| Florida | 1924 | 5.67% | 621 | 7.23% |
| Georgia | 860 | 2.53% | 289 | 3.36% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 85 | 0.25% | 28 | 0.33% |
| Idaho | 66 | 0.19% | 13 | 0.15% |
| Illinois | 769 | 2.26% | 204 | 2.37% |
| Indiana | 351 | 1.03% | 97 | 1.13% |
| Iowa | 273 | 0.80% | 78 | 0.91% |
| Kansas | 259 | 0.76% | 70 | 0.81% |
| Kentucky | 462 | 1.36% | 82 | 0.95% |
| Louisiana | 323 | 0.95% | 113 | 1.31% |
| Maine | 70 | 0.21% | 19 | 0.22% |
| Maryland | 503 | 1.48% | 122 | 1.42% |
| Massachusetts | 407 | 1.20% | 99 | 1.15% |
| Michigan | 1112 | 3.27% | 314 | 3.65% |
| Minnesota | 305 | 0.90% | 79 | 0.92% |
| Mississippi | 105 | 0.31% | 42 | 0.49% |
| Missouri | 543 | 1.60% | 147 | 1.71% |
| Montana | 128 | 0.38% | 27 | 0.31% |
| Nebraska | 267 | 0.79% | 69 | 0.80% |
| Nevada | 378 | 1.11% | 209 | 2.43% |
| New Hampshire | 40 | 0.12% | 5 | 0.06% |
| New Jersey | 514 | 1.51% | 168 | 1.95% |
| New Mexico | 193 | 0.57% | 40 | 0.47% |
| New York | 1125 | 3.31% | 342 | 3.98% |
| North Carolina | 1062 | 3.13% | 233 | 2.71% |
| North Dakota | 58 | 0.17% | 24 | 0.28% |
| Ohio | 1310 | 3.86% | 383 | 4.46% |
| Oklahoma | 278 | 0.82% | 82 | 0.95% |
| Oregon | 364 | 1.07% | 85 | 0.99% |
| Pennsylvania | 700 | 2.06% | 213 | 2.48% |
| Rhode Island | 33 | 0.10% | 11 | 0.13% |
| South Carolina | 460 | 1.35% | 120 | 1.40% |
| South Dakota | 92 | 0.27% | 18 | 0.21% |
| Tennessee | 436 | 1.28% | 113 | 1.31% |
| Texas | 2397 | 7.06% | 815 | 9.48% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 4 | 0.05% |
| Utah | 135 | 0.40% | 35 | 0.41% |
| Vermont | 52 | 0.15% | 14 | 0.16% |
| Virginia | 612 | 1.80% | 161 | 1.87% |
| Washington | 582 | 1.71% | 170 | 1.98% |
| West Virginia | 62 | 0.18% | 16 | 0.19% |
| Wisconsin | 300 | 0.88% | 94 | 1.09% |
| Wyoming | 49 | 0.14% | 13 | 0.15% |
2016
Signals Received in 2016
31,918
signals were received by the Hotline in 2016.
5,147
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
1,362
Internet
1,244
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
558
Print Media
276
Training/Conference
201
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
98
Television
95
Billboard
26
Radio
21
Film
7
Social Media Site
3
Other
28,027
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
26,909
Online Report
2,151
Email Received
1,583
SMS Report
1,275
Cases Identified in 2016
7,528
cases were identified in 2016.
20,429
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
5,545
Labor
1,051
Sex and Labor
269
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
592
Hotel/Motel-Based
592
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
389
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
388
Escort/Delivery Service
242
Street-Based
240
Pornography
176
Truck Stop-Based
97
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
67
Bar/Club
62
Legalized Brothel
4
Tourism
4
Other
2,764
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
214
Agriculture/Farms
125
Traveling Sales Crew
100
Restaurant/Food Service
80
Illicit Activity
78
Health & Beauty Services
57
Construction
39
Peddling Ring
36
Begging Ring
35
Landscaping Service
35
Retail/Other Small Business
29
Hospitality
26
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
22
Factory
20
Health Care
15
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
13
Forestry/Reforestation
13
Arts & Entertainment
12
Transportation
10
Hostess/Strip Club
8
Recreational Facilities
5
Aquafarming/Fishing
5
Bar/Club
4
Education
4
Other
164
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
4,851
Access Service Referrals
1,926
Request Crisis Assistance
650
Request General Information
79
Request T&TA
22
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
4,906
Minors
2,339
Sex
Females
6,317
Males
968
Signals and cases by State in 2016
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 205 | 0.64% | 48 | 0.64% |
| Alaska | 67 | 0.21% | 11 | 0.15% |
| Arizona | 541 | 1.69% | 150 | 1.99% |
| Arkansas | 165 | 0.52% | 47 | 0.62% |
| California | 4652 | 14.57% | 1354 | 17.99% |
| Colorado | 476 | 1.49% | 129 | 1.71% |
| Connecticut | 225 | 0.70% | 55 | 0.73% |
| Delaware | 69 | 0.22% | 21 | 0.28% |
| District of Columbia | 405 | 1.27% | 85 | 1.13% |
| Florida | 1793 | 5.62% | 562 | 7.47% |
| Georgia | 775 | 2.43% | 260 | 3.45% |
| Guam | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 74 | 0.23% | 31 | 0.41% |
| Idaho | 78 | 0.24% | 15 | 0.20% |
| Illinois | 734 | 2.30% | 210 | 2.79% |
| Indiana | 317 | 0.99% | 86 | 1.14% |
| Iowa | 239 | 0.75% | 74 | 0.98% |
| Kansas | 224 | 0.70% | 55 | 0.73% |
| Kentucky | 358 | 1.12% | 89 | 1.18% |
| Louisiana | 374 | 1.17% | 113 | 1.50% |
| Maine | 61 | 0.19% | 18 | 0.24% |
| Maryland | 603 | 1.89% | 166 | 2.21% |
| Massachusetts | 330 | 1.03% | 90 | 1.20% |
| Michigan | 930 | 2.91% | 254 | 3.37% |
| Minnesota | 381 | 1.19% | 70 | 0.93% |
| Mississippi | 125 | 0.39% | 54 | 0.72% |
| Missouri | 512 | 1.60% | 141 | 1.87% |
| Montana | 73 | 0.23% | 16 | 0.21% |
| Nebraska | 176 | 0.55% | 47 | 0.62% |
| Nevada | 341 | 1.07% | 175 | 2.32% |
| New Hampshire | 83 | 0.26% | 13 | 0.17% |
| New Jersey | 603 | 1.89% | 198 | 2.63% |
| New Mexico | 143 | 0.45% | 40 | 0.53% |
| New York | 1184 | 3.71% | 333 | 4.42% |
| North Carolina | 769 | 2.41% | 188 | 2.50% |
| North Dakota | 72 | 0.23% | 19 | 0.25% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 1463 | 4.58% | 377 | 5.01% |
| Oklahoma | 298 | 0.93% | 91 | 1.21% |
| Oregon | 342 | 1.07% | 79 | 1.05% |
| Pennsylvania | 690 | 2.16% | 161 | 2.14% |
| Puerto Rico | 45 | 0.14% | 3 | 0.04% |
| Rhode Island | 44 | 0.14% | 8 | 0.11% |
| South Carolina | 345 | 1.08% | 79 | 1.05% |
| South Dakota | 116 | 0.36% | 19 | 0.25% |
| Tennessee | 387 | 1.21% | 109 | 1.45% |
| Texas | 2369 | 7.42% | 682 | 9.06% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 10 | 0.03% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 222 | 0.70% | 42 | 0.56% |
| Vermont | 56 | 0.18% | 6 | 0.08% |
| Virginia | 706 | 2.21% | 155 | 2.06% |
| Washington | 606 | 1.90% | 170 | 2.26% |
| West Virginia | 55 | 0.17% | 21 | 0.28% |
| Wisconsin | 346 | 1.08% | 66 | 0.88% |
| Wyoming | 50 | 0.16% | 14 | 0.19% |
2015
Signals Received in 2015
26,840
signals were received by the Hotline in 2015.
4,469
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
1,459
Internet
1,328
Television
348
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
302
Print Media
268
Training/Conference
196
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
72
Billboard
47
Radio
39
Film
18
Other
22,763
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
22,322
Online Report
1,615
SMS Report
1,593
Email Received
1,310
Cases Identified in 2015
5,551
cases were identified in 2015.
14,544
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
4,192
Labor
722
Sex and Labor
171
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
453
Hotel/Motel-Based
434
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
343
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
263
Street-Based
216
Escort/Delivery Service
178
Pornography
107
Truck Stop-Based
89
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
48
Bar/Club
35
Legalized Brothel
3
Other
2,072
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
147
Agriculture/Farms
76
Traveling Sales Crew
70
Restaurant/Food Service
52
Health & Beauty Services
46
Illicit Activity
38
Retail/Other Small Business
25
Hospitality
25
Begging Ring
22
Peddling Ring
21
Arts & Entertainment
19
Construction
15
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
14
Landscaping Service
13
Hostess/Strip Club
12
Factory
9
Education
8
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
7
Traveling Carnival
7
Health Care
6
Transportation
6
Forestry/Reforestation
5
Recreational Facilities
3
Other
129
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
3,250
Access Service Referrals
1,770
Request Crisis Assistance
405
Request General Information
80
Request T&TA
46
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
3,655
Minors
1,601
Sex
Females
4,759
Males
561
Signals and cases by State in 2015
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 255 | 0.95% | 56 | 1.01% |
| Alaska | 50 | 0.19% | 9 | 0.16% |
| Arizona | 439 | 1.64% | 124 | 2.23% |
| Arkansas | 140 | 0.52% | 37 | 0.67% |
| California | 4250 | 15.83% | 1016 | 18.30% |
| Colorado | 381 | 1.42% | 83 | 1.50% |
| Connecticut | 140 | 0.52% | 40 | 0.72% |
| Delaware | 37 | 0.14% | 8 | 0.14% |
| District of Columbia | 372 | 1.39% | 72 | 1.30% |
| Florida | 1706 | 6.36% | 421 | 7.58% |
| Georgia | 733 | 2.73% | 204 | 3.68% |
| Guam | 5 | 0.02% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hawaii | 81 | 0.30% | 27 | 0.49% |
| Idaho | 66 | 0.25% | 8 | 0.14% |
| Illinois | 655 | 2.44% | 129 | 2.32% |
| Indiana | 279 | 1.04% | 57 | 1.03% |
| Iowa | 166 | 0.62% | 37 | 0.67% |
| Kansas | 150 | 0.56% | 43 | 0.77% |
| Kentucky | 276 | 1.03% | 65 | 1.17% |
| Louisiana | 313 | 1.17% | 81 | 1.46% |
| Maine | 73 | 0.27% | 10 | 0.18% |
| Maryland | 500 | 1.86% | 124 | 2.23% |
| Massachusetts | 348 | 1.30% | 66 | 1.19% |
| Michigan | 815 | 3.04% | 156 | 2.81% |
| Minnesota | 381 | 1.42% | 55 | 0.99% |
| Mississippi | 120 | 0.45% | 40 | 0.72% |
| Missouri | 499 | 1.86% | 72 | 1.30% |
| Montana | 74 | 0.28% | 22 | 0.40% |
| Nebraska | 122 | 0.45% | 25 | 0.45% |
| Nevada | 419 | 1.56% | 147 | 2.65% |
| New Hampshire | 56 | 0.21% | 15 | 0.27% |
| New Jersey | 617 | 2.30% | 183 | 3.30% |
| New Mexico | 116 | 0.43% | 31 | 0.56% |
| New York | 1130 | 4.21% | 302 | 5.44% |
| North Carolina | 552 | 2.06% | 120 | 2.16% |
| North Dakota | 68 | 0.25% | 21 | 0.38% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 1224 | 4.56% | 301 | 5.42% |
| Oklahoma | 170 | 0.63% | 48 | 0.86% |
| Oregon | 309 | 1.15% | 64 | 1.15% |
| Pennsylvania | 621 | 2.31% | 112 | 2.02% |
| Puerto Rico | 30 | 0.11% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Rhode Island | 58 | 0.22% | 10 | 0.18% |
| South Carolina | 292 | 1.09% | 61 | 1.10% |
| South Dakota | 71 | 0.26% | 16 | 0.29% |
| Tennessee | 321 | 1.20% | 73 | 1.32% |
| Texas | 1963 | 7.31% | 455 | 8.20% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | 0.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 112 | 0.42% | 23 | 0.41% |
| Vermont | 27 | 0.10% | 4 | 0.07% |
| Virginia | 719 | 2.68% | 153 | 2.76% |
| Washington | 488 | 1.82% | 135 | 2.43% |
| West Virginia | 75 | 0.28% | 10 | 0.18% |
| Wisconsin | 277 | 1.03% | 51 | 0.92% |
| Wyoming | 35 | 0.13% | 6 | 0.11% |
2007-2014
Signals Received in 2007-2014
82,226
signals were received by the Hotline in 2007-2014.
2,880
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
8,243
Referral
6,485
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
3,639
Print Media
2,982
Television
2,332
Training/Conference
1,766
Billboard
461
Radio
420
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
378
Film
105
Other
55,415
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
74,255
Online Report
3,289
Email Received
2,707
SMS Report
1,975
Cases Identified in 2007-2014
17,634
cases were identified in 2007-2014.
41,583
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
12,075
Labor
3,496
Sex and Labor
470
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
1,870
Hotel/Motel-Based
988
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
902
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
682
Escort/Delivery Service
648
Street-Based
578
Truck Stop-Based
445
Pornography
362
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
262
Bar/Club
201
Tourism
13
Legalized Brothel
8
Other
5,227
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
875
Traveling Sales Crew
414
Restaurant/Food Service
404
Peddling Ring
265
Agriculture/Farms
228
Health & Beauty Services
168
Begging Ring
128
Retail/Other Small Business
101
Construction
92
Illicit Activity
79
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
71
Landscaping Service
69
Hospitality
66
Factory
56
Traveling Carnival
43
Arts & Entertainment
31
Forestry/Reforestation
31
Recreational Facilities
30
Health Care
28
Hostess/Strip Club
27
Education
24
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
23
Pre-school/Child Day Care Service
12
Transportation
10
Aquafarming/Fishing
9
Bar/Club
8
Mining, Quarrying, Oil/Gas Extraction
3
Other
338
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
11,196
Access Service Referrals
4,584
Request Crisis Assistance
1,140
Request General Information
366
Request T&TA
348
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
10,969
Minors
5,390
Sex
Females
14,246
Males
2,601
Signals and cases by State in 2007-2014
| State | Signals received | % of total signals | Cases identified | % of total cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 624 | 0.76% | 163 | 0.92% |
| Alaska | 89 | 0.11% | 23 | 0.13% |
| American Samoa | 5 | 0.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arizona | 1040 | 1.26% | 278 | 1.58% |
| Arkansas | 413 | 0.50% | 82 | 0.47% |
| California | 11394 | 13.86% | 3150 | 17.86% |
| Colorado | 1041 | 1.27% | 248 | 1.41% |
| Connecticut | 517 | 0.63% | 139 | 0.79% |
| Delaware | 146 | 0.18% | 25 | 0.14% |
| District of Columbia | 2023 | 2.46% | 446 | 2.53% |
| Florida | 5232 | 6.36% | 1378 | 7.81% |
| Georgia | 2188 | 2.66% | 564 | 3.20% |
| Guam | 27 | 0.03% | 12 | 0.07% |
| Hawaii | 328 | 0.40% | 92 | 0.52% |
| Idaho | 254 | 0.31% | 42 | 0.24% |
| Illinois | 2548 | 3.10% | 636 | 3.61% |
| Indiana | 843 | 1.03% | 216 | 1.22% |
| Iowa | 510 | 0.62% | 90 | 0.51% |
| Kansas | 834 | 1.01% | 144 | 0.82% |
| Kentucky | 976 | 1.19% | 188 | 1.07% |
| Louisiana | 1294 | 1.57% | 308 | 1.75% |
| Maine | 245 | 0.30% | 40 | 0.23% |
| Maryland | 2072 | 2.52% | 509 | 2.89% |
| Massachusetts | 1196 | 1.45% | 252 | 1.43% |
| Michigan | 1701 | 2.07% | 400 | 2.27% |
| Minnesota | 769 | 0.94% | 191 | 1.08% |
| Mississippi | 419 | 0.51% | 125 | 0.71% |
| Missouri | 1209 | 1.47% | 244 | 1.38% |
| Montana | 197 | 0.24% | 40 | 0.23% |
| Nebraska | 295 | 0.36% | 65 | 0.37% |
| Nevada | 1470 | 1.79% | 367 | 2.08% |
| New Hampshire | 159 | 0.19% | 11 | 0.06% |
| New Jersey | 1886 | 2.29% | 486 | 2.76% |
| New Mexico | 418 | 0.51% | 98 | 0.56% |
| New York | 3417 | 4.16% | 1000 | 5.67% |
| North Carolina | 2269 | 2.76% | 470 | 2.67% |
| North Dakota | 197 | 0.24% | 45 | 0.26% |
| Northern Marianas Islands | 0 | 0.00% | 7 | 0.04% |
| Ohio | 2627 | 3.19% | 545 | 3.09% |
| Oklahoma | 897 | 1.09% | 221 | 1.25% |
| Oregon | 1163 | 1.41% | 241 | 1.37% |
| Pennsylvania | 2103 | 2.56% | 455 | 2.58% |
| Rhode Island | 154 | 0.19% | 60 | 0.34% |
| South Carolina | 928 | 1.13% | 196 | 1.11% |
| South Dakota | 224 | 0.27% | 21 | 0.12% |
| Tennessee | 1151 | 1.40% | 270 | 1.53% |
| Texas | 8417 | 10.24% | 1852 | 10.50% |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 11 | 0.01% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Utah | 404 | 0.49% | 72 | 0.41% |
| Vermont | 156 | 0.19% | 22 | 0.12% |
| Virginia | 2451 | 2.98% | 572 | 3.24% |
| Washington | 2003 | 2.44% | 478 | 2.71% |
| West Virginia | 166 | 0.20% | 43 | 0.24% |
| Wisconsin | 737 | 0.90% | 158 | 0.90% |
| Wyoming | 123 | 0.15% | 22 | 0.12% |
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.