Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 7,820 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 2,185 cases of human trafficking. 3,848 victims were identified in these cases.
Maryland
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Maryland. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Maryland to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Maryland by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
386
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
165
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
340
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
253
SMS Report
51
Online Report
42
Web Chat
29
Email Received
11
Cases Identified in 2025
175
cases were identified in 2025.
259
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
87
Labor
37
Sex and Labor
22
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
13
Hotel/Motel-Based
9
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
5
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
3
Street-Based
3
Other
57
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
11
Illicit Activity
4
Retail/Other Small Business
3
Construction
3
Other
21
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
109
Access Service Referrals
49
Request Crisis Assistance
13
Request General Information
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
118
Minors
35
Sex
Females
133
Males
39
2024
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.