Virginia

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Virginia. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Virginia to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.

Learn more about human trafficking in Virginia by browsing the hotline statistics below.

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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)

Signals

The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 8,523 signals since its inception.

Hotline Call: 6,736
Online Report: 723
SMS Report: 552
Email Received: 391
Web Chat: 121

Cases

Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 2,222 cases of human trafficking. 4,552 victims were identified in these cases.

Statistics by Year

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2024

Signals Received in 2024

661
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Virginia.
112
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

Training/Conference
6

Other
655

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
388

Online Report
172

SMS Report
53

Email Received
27

Web Chat
21

Cases Identified in 2024

228
cases were identified in 2024.
342
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
115

Labor
61

Sex and Labor
26
Venues for Sex Trafficking

Illicit Massage/Spa Business
20

Residence-Based Commercial Sex
20

Hotel/Motel-Based
13

Street-Based
4

Hostess/Strip Club-Based
3

Online Ad Venue Unknown
3

Other
66
Venues for Labor Trafficking

Domestic Work
16

Construction
7

Restaurant/Food Service
5

Transportation
3

Other
34

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
151

Access Service Referrals
67

Request Crisis Assistance
9

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
163

Minors
46
Sex

Females
164

Males
42

Gender Minorities
6
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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