Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 4,244 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,175 cases of human trafficking. 2,283 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
2024
Signals Received in 2024
288
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Massachusetts.
91
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
288
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
180
SMS Report
43
Online Report
32
Web Chat
21
Email Received
12
Cases Identified in 2024
115
cases were identified in 2024.
326
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
68
Labor
23
Sex and Labor
9
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
7
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
7
Hotel/Motel-Based
7
Escort/Delivery Service
4
Other
46
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
4
Restaurant/Food Service
4
Construction
4
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
72
Access Service Referrals
39
Request Crisis Assistance
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
90
Minors
19
Sex
Females
85
Males
16
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.