Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 25,895 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 8,298 cases of human trafficking. 19,235 victims were identified in these cases.
Florida
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Florida. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Florida to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Florida by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
1,830
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Florida.
600
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
16
Training/Conference
15
Referral
7
Billboard
3
Other
1,789
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
1,075
SMS Report
310
Online Report
196
Web Chat
140
Email Received
109
Cases Identified in 2024
832
cases were identified in 2024.
1,874
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
445
Labor
170
Sex and Labor
129
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
67
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
58
Hotel/Motel-Based
45
Street-Based
18
Online Ad Venue Unknown
16
Pornography
15
Escort/Delivery Service
13
Bar/Club
10
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
9
Other
259
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
26
Construction
21
Agriculture/Farms
17
Hospitality
14
Retail/Other Small Business
12
Restaurant/Food Service
10
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
6
Illicit Activity
4
Landscaping Service
3
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
68
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
547
Access Service Referrals
249
Request Crisis Assistance
29
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
620
Minors
167
Sex
Females
596
Males
145
Gender Minorities
8
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.