Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 2,504 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 769 cases of human trafficking. 1,498 victims were identified in these cases.
Utah
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Utah. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Utah to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Utah by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
196
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Utah.
63
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
196
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
SMS Report
33
Email Received
22
Web Chat
18
Online Report
14
Cases Identified in 2024
99
cases were identified in 2024.
130
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
50
Labor
18
Sex and Labor
12
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
11
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
9
Other
37
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Other
20
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
63
Access Service Referrals
34
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
73
Minors
19
Sex
Females
63
Males
23
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.