Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 54,442 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 16,780 cases of human trafficking. 31,764 victims were identified in these cases.
California
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including California. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in California to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in California by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
3,378
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from California.
1,298
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
36
Internet
35
Print Media
6
Training/Conference
4
Other
3,297
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
2,164
SMS Report
586
Online Report
304
Web Chat
229
Email Received
95
Cases Identified in 2024
1,733
cases were identified in 2024.
3,603
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
1,064
Labor
245
Sex and Labor
197
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Street-Based
122
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
111
Hotel/Motel-Based
95
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
94
Online Ad Venue Unknown
37
Escort/Delivery Service
30
Pornography
30
Truck Stop-Based
6
Bar/Club
5
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
3
Other
614
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
69
Restaurant/Food Service
21
Agriculture/Farms
18
Construction
12
Illicit Activity
10
Retail/Other Small Business
10
Transportation
6
Factory
6
Begging Ring
5
Health & Beauty Services
5
Health Care
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Traveling Sales Crew
4
Landscaping Service
3
Bar/Club
3
Education
3
Hospitality
3
Other
81
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
1,012
Access Service Referrals
639
Request Crisis Assistance
75
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
1,256
Minors
358
Sex
Females
1,296
Males
231
Gender Minorities
18
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014
National Human Trafficking Referral Directory
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics
50,123
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.