Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 10,458 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 3,129 cases of human trafficking. 6,260 victims were identified in these cases.
Illinois
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Illinois to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Illinois by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
792
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Illinois.
219
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
33
Other
759
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
456
Online Report
144
SMS Report
101
Web Chat
51
Email Received
40
Cases Identified in 2024
385
cases were identified in 2024.
627
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
235
Labor
58
Sex and Labor
47
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
29
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
27
Hotel/Motel-Based
24
Online Ad Venue Unknown
7
Escort/Delivery Service
7
Street-Based
6
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
4
Pornography
4
Bar/Club
3
Other
143
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
13
Restaurant/Food Service
11
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Illicit Activity
3
Transportation
3
Construction
3
Hospitality
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
230
Access Service Referrals
135
Request Crisis Assistance
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
289
Minors
83
Sex
Females
285
Males
61
Gender Minorities
7
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.