Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 10,930 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 3,307 cases of human trafficking. 6,909 victims were identified in these cases.
Michigan
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Michigan. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Michigan to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Michigan by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
764
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Michigan.
219
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
3
Other
761
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
506
SMS Report
105
Online Report
87
Web Chat
42
Email Received
24
Cases Identified in 2024
340
cases were identified in 2024.
585
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
216
Labor
38
Sex and Labor
27
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
31
Hotel/Motel-Based
27
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
13
Online Ad Venue Unknown
6
Escort/Delivery Service
6
Pornography
5
Street-Based
4
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
3
Other
133
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
9
Agriculture/Farms
5
Restaurant/Food Service
4
Retail/Other Small Business
4
Illicit Activity
3
Hospitality
3
Other
13
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
204
Access Service Referrals
122
Request Crisis Assistance
11
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
243
Minors
68
Sex
Females
266
Males
34
Gender Minorities
9
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.