Montana

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Montana. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Montana to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.

Learn more about human trafficking in Montana by browsing the hotline statistics below.

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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)

Signals

The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 1,777 signals since its inception.

Hotline Call: 1,000
SMS Report: 676
Online Report: 46
Email Received: 33
Web Chat: 22

Cases

Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 319 cases of human trafficking. 641 victims were identified in these cases.

Statistics by Year

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2007-2014
2024

Signals Received in 2024

84
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from Montana.
32
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
84

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
62

SMS Report
11

Web Chat
5

Email Received
4

Cases Identified in 2024

43
cases were identified in 2024.
87
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
25

Labor
9

Sex and Labor
5
Venues for Sex Trafficking

Residence-Based Commercial Sex
5

Escort/Delivery Service
3

Hotel/Motel-Based
3

Other
16
Venues for Labor Trafficking

Other
10

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
24

Access Service Referrals
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
30

Minors
8
Sex

Females
33

Males
7
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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