Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 29,076 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 9,202 cases of human trafficking. 20,651 victims were identified in these cases.
Florida
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Florida. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Florida to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Florida by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
3,181
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
664
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
Internet
18
Training/Conference
5
Stickers
3
Other
1,428
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
Online Report
1,697
Hotline Call
997
SMS Report
268
Web Chat
124
Email Received
95
Cases Identified in 2025
904
cases were identified in 2025.
1,416
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
409
Labor
171
Sex and Labor
129
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
49
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
39
Hotel/Motel-Based
39
Street-Based
17
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
15
Pornography
13
Escort/Delivery Service
6
Bar/Club
6
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
5
Other
247
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
22
Construction
21
Restaurant/Food Service
12
Illicit Activity
10
Retail/Other Small Business
10
Agriculture/Farms
8
Hospitality
5
Health & Beauty Services
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Bar/Club
3
Other
66
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
573
Access Service Referrals
264
Request Crisis Assistance
50
Request General Information
17
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
616
Minors
149
Sex
Females
608
Males
207
2024
Signals Received in 2024
1,830
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024.
600
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
Internet
16
Training/Conference
15
Referral
7
Billboard
3
Other
1,789
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
1,075
SMS Report
310
Online Report
196
Web Chat
140
Email Received
109
Cases Identified in 2024
832
cases were identified in 2024.
1,874
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
445
Labor
170
Sex and Labor
129
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
67
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
58
Hotel/Motel-Based
45
Street-Based
18
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
16
Pornography
15
Escort/Delivery Service
13
Bar/Club
10
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
9
Other
259
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
26
Construction
21
Agriculture/Farms
17
Hospitality
14
Retail/Other Small Business
12
Restaurant/Food Service
10
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
6
Illicit Activity
4
Landscaping Service
3
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
68
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
547
Access Service Referrals
249
Request Crisis Assistance
29
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
620
Minors
167
Sex
Females
596
Males
145
2023
Signals Received in 2023
1,875
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023.
585
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
Internet
38
Training/Conference
10
Referral
7
Other
1,820
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
1,132
SMS Report
329
Online Report
249
Web Chat
84
Email Received
81
Cases Identified in 2023
676
cases were identified in 2023.
1,160
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
385
Labor
121
Sex and Labor
82
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
52
Hotel/Motel-Based
34
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
31
Pornography
20
Street-Based
14
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
13
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
7
Escort/Delivery Service
5
Other
240
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Agriculture/Farms
19
Domestic Work
16
Construction
14
Restaurant/Food Service
11
Retail/Other Small Business
10
Hospitality
5
Landscaping Service
4
Other
51
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
438
Access Service Referrals
213
Request Crisis Assistance
24
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
505
Minors
180
Sex
Females
501
Males
121
2022
Signals Received in 2022
1,959
signals were received by the Hotline in 2022.
638
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
Internet
29
Referral
12
Training/Conference
9
Other
1,909
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
1,271
SMS Report
405
Online Report
149
Email Received
100
Web Chat
34
Cases Identified in 2022
623
cases were identified in 2022.
1,129
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
415
Labor
105
Sex and Labor
39
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
40
Pornography
38
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
33
Hotel/Motel-Based
31
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
24
Escort/Delivery Service
17
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
12
Street-Based
6
Bar/Club
4
Other
216
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
27
Agriculture/Farms
12
Construction
10
Illicit Activity
9
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Retail/Other Small Business
6
Hostess/Strip Club
5
Hospitality
4
Begging Ring
3
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Landscaping Service
3
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
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
406
Access Service Referrals
189
Request Crisis Assistance
28
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
454
Minors
123
Sex
Females
499
Males
91
2021
Signals Received in 2021
2,895
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021.
1,168
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
22
Internet
11
Training/Conference
8
Other
2,854
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
2,158
SMS Report
460
Online Report
141
Email Received
97
Web Chat
39
Cases Identified in 2021
781
cases were identified in 2021.
1,253
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
574
Labor
99
Sex and Labor
37
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
57
Hotel/Motel-Based
56
Pornography
54
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
36
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
24
Escort/Delivery Service
15
Street-Based
12
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
8
Bar/Club
5
Other
310
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Agriculture/Farms
20
Domestic Work
15
Illicit Activity
11
Hospitality
10
Retail/Other Small Business
9
Construction
9
Restaurant/Food Service
6
Arts & Entertainment
3
Hostess/Strip Club
3
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
26
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
514
Access Service Referrals
222
Request Crisis Assistance
45
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
578
Minors
151
Sex
Females
637
Males
115
2020
Signals Received in 2020
2,464
signals were received by the Hotline in 2020.
918
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
47
Internet
45
Training/Conference
35
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
11
Print Media
8
Other
2,318
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
1,753
SMS Report
405
Email Received
137
Online Report
112
Web Chat
57
Cases Identified in 2020
745
cases were identified in 2020.
1,394
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
524
Labor
108
Sex and Labor
43
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
60
Pornography
42
Hotel/Motel-Based
36
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
33
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
24
Escort/Delivery Service
19
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
16
Street-Based
10
Other
288
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
23
Agriculture/Farms
17
Illicit Activity
13
Construction
9
Restaurant/Food Service
8
Begging Ring
7
Traveling Sales Crew
6
Transportation
5
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
3
Retail/Other Small Business
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
502
Access Service Referrals
194
Request Crisis Assistance
49
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
504
Minors
142
Sex
Females
613
Males
99
2019
Signals Received in 2019
2,272
signals were received by the Hotline in 2019.
733
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
Internet
106
Training/Conference
86
Referral
61
Print Media
13
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
10
Television
5
Other
1,991
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
1,733
SMS Report
243
Online Report
189
Web Chat
58
Email Received
49
Cases Identified in 2019
897
cases were identified in 2019.
1,862
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
638
Labor
131
Sex and Labor
48
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
166
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
53
Hotel/Motel-Based
40
Pornography
37
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
35
Escort/Delivery Service
34
Street-Based
17
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
15
Bar/Club
8
Truck Stop-Based
6
Other
251
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
22
Agriculture/Farms
15
Traveling Sales Crew
12
Construction
11
Illicit Activity
10
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Retail/Other Small Business
7
Peddling Ring
5
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Begging Ring
3
Health & Beauty Services
3
Landscaping Service
3
Factory
3
Hospitality
3
Other
30
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
645
Access Service Referrals
205
Request Crisis Assistance
47
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
570
Minors
169
Sex
Females
734
Males
126
2018
Signals Received in 2018
1,945
signals were received by the Hotline in 2018.
579
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
99
Internet
94
Training/Conference
44
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
27
Print Media
9
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
4
Other
1,668
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
1,596
Online Report
180
SMS Report
94
Email Received
43
Web Chat
32
Cases Identified in 2018
762
cases were identified in 2018.
1,898
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
523
Labor
124
Sex and Labor
58
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
68
Hotel/Motel-Based
49
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
46
Escort/Delivery Service
46
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
32
Pornography
29
Street-Based
16
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Bar/Club
8
Other
240
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Agriculture/Farms
27
Domestic Work
25
Illicit Activity
11
Traveling Sales Crew
10
Restaurant/Food Service
8
Construction
7
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
6
Peddling Ring
6
Hospitality
5
Begging Ring
4
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Retail/Other Small Business
4
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
567
Access Service Referrals
135
Request Crisis Assistance
60
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
427
Minors
148
Sex
Females
523
Males
103
2017
Signals Received in 2017
1,924
signals were received by the Hotline in 2017.
452
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
137
Internet
96
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
38
Training/Conference
22
Print Media
16
Television
7
Social Media Site
5
Other
1,603
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
1,645
Online Report
146
Email Received
94
SMS Report
39
Cases Identified in 2017
621
cases were identified in 2017.
1,792
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
414
Labor
134
Sex and Labor
39
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
68
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
40
Escort/Delivery Service
34
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
33
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
31
Pornography
17
Street-Based
14
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Bar/Club
7
Truck Stop-Based
5
Other
163
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
34
Agriculture/Farms
24
Hospitality
10
Begging Ring
7
Traveling Sales Crew
7
Restaurant/Food Service
6
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
5
Peddling Ring
5
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Illicit Activity
4
Landscaping Service
4
Retail/Other Small Business
4
Construction
4
Health Care
3
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
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
467
Access Service Referrals
101
Request Crisis Assistance
51
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
439
Minors
183
Sex
Females
520
Males
95
2016
Signals Received in 2016
1,793
signals were received by the Hotline in 2016.
383
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
73
Internet
61
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
48
Print Media
26
Training/Conference
25
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
4
Television
3
Other
1,553
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
1,637
Online Report
80
Email Received
47
SMS Report
29
Cases Identified in 2016
562
cases were identified in 2016.
1,443
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
413
Labor
92
Sex and Labor
29
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
60
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
31
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
30
Escort/Delivery Service
30
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
27
Street-Based
27
Pornography
16
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
9
Bar/Club
5
Other
185
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
18
Agriculture/Farms
15
Illicit Activity
8
Traveling Sales Crew
8
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Hospitality
6
Health & Beauty Services
4
Retail/Other Small Business
4
Construction
4
Peddling Ring
3
Other
27
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
377
Access Service Referrals
129
Request Crisis Assistance
52
Request General Information
3
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
389
Minors
177
Sex
Females
475
Males
86
2015
Signals Received in 2015
1,706
signals were received by the Hotline in 2015.
307
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
Internet
103
Referral
82
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
49
Training/Conference
22
Television
19
Print Media
16
Other
1,415
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
1,557
Online Report
78
Email Received
43
SMS Report
28
Cases Identified in 2015
421
cases were identified in 2015.
1,555
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
319
Labor
69
Sex and Labor
13
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
43
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
31
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
27
Street-Based
25
Escort/Delivery Service
20
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
19
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
9
Pornography
4
Other
143
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Agriculture/Farms
13
Domestic Work
12
Restaurant/Food Service
10
Traveling Sales Crew
7
Illicit Activity
5
Health & Beauty Services
4
Arts & Entertainment
3
Begging Ring
3
Hostess/Strip Club
3
Peddling Ring
3
Other
14
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
283
Access Service Referrals
103
Request Crisis Assistance
32
Request General Information
3
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
304
Minors
123
Sex
Females
359
Males
55
2007-2014
Signals Received in 2007-2014
5,232
signals were received by the Hotline in 2007-2014.
187
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
540
Internet
532
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
294
Print Media
172
Television
164
Training/Conference
137
Billboard
28
Radio
21
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
15
Film
9
Other
3,320
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
4,929
Online Report
135
Email Received
106
SMS Report
62
Cases Identified in 2007-2014
1,378
cases were identified in 2007-2014.
3,875
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
874
Labor
312
Sex and Labor
50
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
107
Hotel/Motel-Based
83
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
77
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
57
Escort/Delivery Service
51
Street-Based
38
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
37
Truck Stop-Based
24
Pornography
24
Bar/Club
9
Other
384
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
69
Traveling Sales Crew
41
Restaurant/Food Service
31
Agriculture/Farms
29
Retail/Other Small Business
15
Begging Ring
12
Health & Beauty Services
12
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
12
Peddling Ring
12
Hospitality
12
Landscaping Service
7
Construction
7
Health Care
5
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Illicit Activity
4
Factory
4
Arts & Entertainment
3
Traveling Carnival
3
Other
38
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
927
Access Service Referrals
323
Request Crisis Assistance
81
Request T&TA
27
Request General Information
20
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
862
Minors
442
Sex
Females
1,151
Males
202
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.