Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 16,176 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 5,085 cases of human trafficking. 10,571 victims were identified in these cases.
New York
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including New York. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in New York to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in New York by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2024
Signals Received in 2024
1,191
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024 from New York.
337
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
Internet
8
Referral
3
Other
1,180
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
707
SMS Report
205
Email Received
102
Web Chat
101
Online Report
76
Cases Identified in 2024
570
cases were identified in 2024.
1,437
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
317
Labor
104
Sex and Labor
84
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
54
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
51
Street-Based
19
Hotel/Motel-Based
13
Online Ad Venue Unknown
12
Pornography
10
Escort/Delivery Service
9
Bar/Club
6
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
5
Other
176
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Restaurant/Food Service
18
Domestic Work
14
Construction
7
Health & Beauty Services
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
5
Illicit Activity
5
Hospitality
3
Other
53
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
385
Access Service Referrals
167
Request Crisis Assistance
15
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
416
Minors
140
Sex
Females
403
Males
90
Gender Minorities
12
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.