Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 2,167 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 702 cases of human trafficking. 1,393 victims were identified in these cases.
Connecticut
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Connecticut. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Connecticut to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Connecticut by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
167
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Connecticut.
59
signals received were from victims or survivors of human trafficking
How do contacts hear about the hotline?
It is helpful for us to learn how people hear about the Hotline so that we can strategically advertise to reach more victims and survivors. However, we are not always able to collect this information during every conversation.
Ways the Hotline was Found
Other
167
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
109
Web Chat
21
SMS Report
20
Online Report
14
Email Received
3
Cases Identified in 2024
96
cases were identified in 2024.
170
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
42
Labor
29
Sex and Labor
18
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
7
Hotel/Motel-Based
6
Online Ad Venue Unknown
3
Pornography
3
Other
31
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
10
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Other
16
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
75
Access Service Referrals
17
Request Crisis Assistance
3
Case Demographics
The Hotline only collects demographic information for victims and survivors in a trafficking situation when appropriate. These numbers are not cumulative as one case could involve multiple victims and survivors.
Ages
Adults
71
Minors
20
Sex
Females
57
Males
24
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014
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.