Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 7,096 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,825 cases of human trafficking. 3,322 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
2023
Signals Received in 2023
501
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023 from Maryland.
153
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
11
Internet
3
Other
487
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
330
SMS Report
105
Online Report
39
Web Chat
16
Email Received
11
Cases Identified in 2023
152
cases were identified in 2023.
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
82
Labor
35
Sex and Labor
15
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
15
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
4
Other
41
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
14
Restaurant/Food Service
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
102
Access Service Referrals
44
Request Crisis Assistance
5
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
106
Minors
51
Genders
Females
109
Males
30
Citizenships
Foreign Nationals
34
US Citizen LPR
14
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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.