Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 4,028 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,061 cases of human trafficking. 1,961 victims were identified in these cases.
Massachusetts
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Massachusetts. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Massachusetts to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Massachusetts by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2023
Signals Received in 2023
263
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023 from Massachusetts.
74
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
263
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
158
SMS Report
39
Online Report
34
Email Received
20
Web Chat
12
Cases Identified in 2023
84
cases were identified in 2023.
153
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
44
Labor
26
Sex and Labor
11
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
4
Other
31
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
5
Restaurant/Food Service
5
Other
15
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
64
Access Service Referrals
19
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
69
Minors
15
Genders
Females
60
Males
19
Citizenships
Foreign Nationals
19
US Citizen LPR
9
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.