Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 57,901 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 18,694 cases of human trafficking. 34,614 victims were identified in these cases.
California
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including California. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in California to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in California by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
3,459
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
1,467
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
17
Referral
7
Training/Conference
3
Other
2,829
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
2,099
SMS Report
611
Online Report
446
Web Chat
224
Email Received
79
Cases Identified in 2025
1,908
cases were identified in 2025.
2,841
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
974
Labor
296
Sex and Labor
245
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
102
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
91
Street-Based
91
Hotel/Motel-Based
85
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
29
Pornography
24
Escort/Delivery Service
19
Bar/Club
5
Truck Stop-Based
4
Tourism
3
Other
593
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
93
Illicit Activity
20
Retail/Other Small Business
19
Restaurant/Food Service
16
Agriculture/Farms
14
Construction
8
Hospitality
8
Begging Ring
6
Transportation
5
Health & Beauty Services
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Landscaping Service
4
Traveling Sales Crew
4
Arts & Entertainment
3
Other
125
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
1,122
Access Service Referrals
641
Request Crisis Assistance
100
Request General Information
44
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
1,270
Minors
300
Sex
Females
1,379
Males
388
2024
Signals Received in 2024
3,378
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024.
1,298
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
36
Internet
35
Print Media
6
Training/Conference
4
Other
3,297
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
2,164
SMS Report
586
Online Report
304
Web Chat
229
Email Received
95
Cases Identified in 2024
1,734
cases were identified in 2024.
3,605
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
1,065
Labor
245
Sex and Labor
197
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Street-Based
122
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
111
Hotel/Motel-Based
95
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
94
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
37
Escort/Delivery Service
30
Pornography
30
Truck Stop-Based
6
Bar/Club
5
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
3
Other
615
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
69
Restaurant/Food Service
21
Agriculture/Farms
18
Construction
12
Illicit Activity
10
Retail/Other Small Business
10
Transportation
6
Factory
6
Begging Ring
5
Health & Beauty Services
5
Health Care
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Traveling Sales Crew
4
Landscaping Service
3
Bar/Club
3
Education
3
Hospitality
3
Other
81
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
1,013
Access Service Referrals
639
Request Crisis Assistance
75
Request General Information
7
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
1,257
Minors
358
Sex
Females
1,296
Males
232
2023
Signals Received in 2023
3,042
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023.
1,028
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
26
Internet
18
Print Media
6
Training/Conference
4
Other
2,988
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
1,773
SMS Report
821
Online Report
272
Web Chat
104
Email Received
72
Cases Identified in 2023
1,135
cases were identified in 2023.
2,056
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
701
Labor
182
Sex and Labor
125
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
82
Street-Based
78
Hotel/Motel-Based
61
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
60
Pornography
35
Escort/Delivery Service
25
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
18
Bar/Club
6
Other
380
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
44
Agriculture/Farms
13
Retail/Other Small Business
12
Hospitality
12
Construction
10
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Illicit Activity
6
Begging Ring
4
Health & Beauty Services
4
Arts & Entertainment
3
Health Care
3
Factory
3
Other
76
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
683
Access Service Referrals
388
Request Crisis Assistance
61
Request General Information
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
874
Minors
298
Sex
Females
864
Males
180
2022
Signals Received in 2022
3,926
signals were received by the Hotline in 2022.
1,410
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
30
Internet
11
Social Media Site
4
Training/Conference
4
Other
3,877
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
2,233
SMS Report
1,088
Online Report
276
Email Received
270
Web Chat
59
Cases Identified in 2022
1,217
cases were identified in 2022.
2,038
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
880
Labor
121
Sex and Labor
73
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
79
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
75
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
68
Pornography
68
Street-Based
44
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
41
Escort/Delivery Service
23
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Bar/Club
6
Truck Stop-Based
4
Other
473
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
35
Illicit Activity
12
Retail/Other Small Business
11
Restaurant/Food Service
8
Agriculture/Farms
8
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
6
Construction
6
Arts & Entertainment
5
Health Care
5
Peddling Ring
5
Health & Beauty Services
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Other
37
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
692
Access Service Referrals
415
Request Crisis Assistance
108
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
890
Minors
239
Sex
Females
1,003
Males
135
2021
Signals Received in 2021
4,984
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021.
2,006
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
57
Internet
18
Training/Conference
10
Social Media Site
6
Other
4,893
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
3,257
SMS Report
1,052
Online Report
390
Email Received
252
Web Chat
33
Cases Identified in 2021
1,340
cases were identified in 2021.
2,132
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
1,028
Labor
131
Sex and Labor
64
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
109
Hotel/Motel-Based
88
Pornography
73
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
71
Street-Based
67
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
38
Escort/Delivery Service
18
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Bar/Club
4
Other
559
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
40
Illicit Activity
12
Agriculture/Farms
12
Peddling Ring
9
Construction
9
Arts & Entertainment
6
Begging Ring
5
Landscaping Service
5
Restaurant/Food Service
5
Health & Beauty Services
4
Retail/Other Small Business
4
Health Care
3
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
45
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
808
Access Service Referrals
405
Request Crisis Assistance
127
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
983
Minors
247
Sex
Females
1,114
Males
164
2020
Signals Received in 2020
5,010
signals were received by the Hotline in 2020.
1,882
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
102
Internet
66
Training/Conference
28
Stickers
11
Social Media Site
8
Television
6
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
5
Print Media
4
Other
4,780
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
3,419
SMS Report
1,075
Online Report
258
Email Received
148
Web Chat
110
Cases Identified in 2020
1,340
cases were identified in 2020.
2,138
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
1,032
Labor
127
Sex and Labor
47
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
99
Pornography
92
Hotel/Motel-Based
73
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
57
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
45
Street-Based
39
Escort/Delivery Service
22
Bar/Club
6
Truck Stop-Based
4
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
3
Other
597
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
39
Agriculture/Farms
14
Illicit Activity
13
Traveling Sales Crew
10
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Retail/Other Small Business
7
Construction
5
Begging Ring
4
Health Care
4
Landscaping Service
3
Peddling Ring
3
Hospitality
3
Other
39
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
830
Access Service Referrals
401
Request Crisis Assistance
109
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
907
Minors
273
Sex
Females
1,113
Males
157
2019
Signals Received in 2019
4,713
signals were received by the Hotline in 2019.
1,658
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
246
Referral
142
Training/Conference
81
Print Media
13
Stickers
8
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
8
Television
7
Billboard
3
Radio
3
Social Media Site
3
Other
4,199
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
3,055
SMS Report
941
Online Report
427
Email Received
209
Web Chat
81
Cases Identified in 2019
1,518
cases were identified in 2019.
3,044
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
1,125
Labor
157
Sex and Labor
72
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
226
Hotel/Motel-Based
95
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
71
Pornography
69
Street-Based
57
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
55
Escort/Delivery Service
51
Truck Stop-Based
10
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
9
Bar/Club
8
Other
495
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
44
Illicit Activity
26
Traveling Sales Crew
15
Peddling Ring
14
Retail/Other Small Business
11
Begging Ring
10
Construction
8
Restaurant/Food Service
5
Agriculture/Farms
4
Transportation
4
Hospitality
4
Health Care
3
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Factory
3
Other
36
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
1,040
Access Service Referrals
349
Request Crisis Assistance
129
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
945
Minors
313
Sex
Females
1,297
Males
153
2018
Signals Received in 2018
4,407
signals were received by the Hotline in 2018.
1,347
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
345
Referral
280
Training/Conference
65
Print Media
37
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
13
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
12
Billboard
4
Television
3
Other
3,648
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
3,312
Online Report
490
SMS Report
420
Email Received
93
Web Chat
92
Cases Identified in 2018
1,645
cases were identified in 2018.
3,304
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
1,223
Labor
147
Sex and Labor
109
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
150
Hotel/Motel-Based
115
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
114
Street-Based
93
Escort/Delivery Service
82
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
77
Pornography
66
Truck Stop-Based
13
Bar/Club
8
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
7
Other
538
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
25
Illicit Activity
23
Traveling Sales Crew
20
Agriculture/Farms
17
Peddling Ring
11
Retail/Other Small Business
8
Arts & Entertainment
7
Begging Ring
7
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Health & Beauty Services
6
Hospitality
5
Construction
4
Other
33
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
1,175
Access Service Referrals
296
Request Crisis Assistance
172
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
805
Minors
370
Sex
Females
1,106
Males
131
2017
Signals Received in 2017
4,686
signals were received by the Hotline in 2017.
1,064
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
424
Internet
326
Training/Conference
66
Print Media
47
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
20
Television
19
Social Media Site
14
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
12
Billboard
11
Radio
4
Other
3,743
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
4,094
Online Report
340
SMS Report
141
Email Received
111
Cases Identified in 2017
1,337
cases were identified in 2017.
2,931
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
1,037
Labor
171
Sex and Labor
62
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
134
Hotel/Motel-Based
112
Escort/Delivery Service
99
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
80
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
77
Street-Based
77
Pornography
27
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Bar/Club
9
Truck Stop-Based
7
Other
419
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
40
Traveling Sales Crew
21
Illicit Activity
18
Begging Ring
14
Agriculture/Farms
12
Peddling Ring
11
Health & Beauty Services
9
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Health Care
6
Retail/Other Small Business
6
Arts & Entertainment
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Construction
3
Hospitality
3
Other
28
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
960
Access Service Referrals
236
Request Crisis Assistance
137
Request General Information
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
869
Minors
385
Sex
Females
1,185
Males
131
2016
Signals Received in 2016
4,652
signals were received by the Hotline in 2016.
877
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
241
Internet
212
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
41
Print Media
35
Training/Conference
20
Billboard
8
Radio
8
Television
8
Other
4,079
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
4,117
Online Report
297
Email Received
141
SMS Report
97
Cases Identified in 2016
1,354
cases were identified in 2016.
2,819
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
1,070
Labor
150
Sex and Labor
47
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
128
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
124
Street-Based
79
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
78
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
56
Escort/Delivery Service
44
Pornography
24
Bar/Club
12
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Truck Stop-Based
6
Other
528
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
48
Traveling Sales Crew
15
Restaurant/Food Service
14
Illicit Activity
12
Health & Beauty Services
8
Peddling Ring
8
Begging Ring
7
Agriculture/Farms
7
Arts & Entertainment
5
Construction
5
Retail/Other Small Business
4
Health Care
3
Factory
3
Other
30
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
880
Access Service Referrals
329
Request Crisis Assistance
138
Request General Information
7
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
903
Minors
410
Sex
Females
1,204
Males
128
2015
Signals Received in 2015
4,250
signals were received by the Hotline in 2015.
843
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
259
Referral
251
Print Media
57
Television
41
Training/Conference
28
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
27
Radio
9
Billboard
8
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
8
Other
3,562
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
3,748
Online Report
284
SMS Report
116
Email Received
102
Cases Identified in 2015
1,016
cases were identified in 2015.
1,769
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
817
Labor
111
Sex and Labor
32
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
88
Hotel/Motel-Based
87
Street-Based
70
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
44
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
42
Escort/Delivery Service
30
Truck Stop-Based
16
Pornography
11
Bar/Club
7
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
4
Other
426
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
29
Health & Beauty Services
13
Peddling Ring
9
Traveling Sales Crew
9
Begging Ring
6
Illicit Activity
6
Restaurant/Food Service
5
Arts & Entertainment
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Agriculture/Farms
4
Construction
4
Health Care
3
Retail/Other Small Business
3
Other
25
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
596
Access Service Referrals
307
Request Crisis Assistance
96
Request General Information
13
Request T&TA
4
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
709
Minors
310
Sex
Females
918
Males
78
2007-2014
Signals Received in 2007-2014
11,394
signals were received by the Hotline in 2007-2014.
525
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
1,411
Referral
962
Print Media
437
Training/Conference
334
Television
313
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
186
Radio
80
Billboard
33
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
21
Film
18
Other
7,599
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
10,472
Online Report
451
Email Received
240
SMS Report
231
Cases Identified in 2007-2014
3,150
cases were identified in 2007-2014.
5,937
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
2,231
Labor
558
Sex and Labor
97
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
415
Hotel/Motel-Based
212
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
162
Street-Based
155
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
115
Escort/Delivery Service
101
Pornography
52
Truck Stop-Based
36
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
28
Bar/Club
17
Other
964
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
164
Traveling Sales Crew
70
Peddling Ring
65
Begging Ring
45
Health & Beauty Services
35
Restaurant/Food Service
30
Agriculture/Farms
20
Illicit Activity
15
Arts & Entertainment
8
Health Care
8
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
8
Retail/Other Small Business
8
Traveling Carnival
8
Construction
7
Factory
7
Recreational Facilities
6
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
4
Hospitality
4
Other
71
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
1,971
Access Service Referrals
842
Request Crisis Assistance
221
Request General Information
58
Request T&TA
58
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
1,947
Minors
982
Sex
Females
2,614
Males
388
National Human Trafficking Referral Directory
Este Directorio de referencias en línea está compuesto de organizaciones y programas contra la trata de personas que ofrecen servicios de emergencia, de transición o de largo plazo a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la trata de personas. También incluye organizaciones que proporcionan recursos y oportunidades en el area de la lucha contra la trata de personas.
Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics
50,123
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.