Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 36,417 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 12,484 cases of human trafficking. 27,648 victims were identified in these cases.
Texas
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Texas. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Texas to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Texas by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
2,361
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
740
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
30
Other
1,920
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
1,359
Online Report
385
SMS Report
345
Web Chat
190
Email Received
82
Cases Identified in 2025
1,487
cases were identified in 2025.
2,772
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
573
Labor
478
Sex and Labor
201
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
69
Hotel/Motel-Based
47
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
45
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
27
Street-Based
26
Pornography
15
Bar/Club
12
Escort/Delivery Service
11
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
8
Truck Stop-Based
5
Tourism
3
Other
337
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
221
Illicit Activity
49
Restaurant/Food Service
22
Retail/Other Small Business
20
Construction
19
Agriculture/Farms
11
Landscaping Service
6
Transportation
5
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
4
Hospitality
4
Health & Beauty Services
3
Health Care
3
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Peddling Ring
3
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Bar/Club
3
Other
148
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
1,044
Access Service Referrals
349
Request Crisis Assistance
66
Request General Information
26
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
1,070
Minors
216
Sex
Females
1,022
Males
408
2024
Signals Received in 2024
2,418
signals were received by the Hotline in 2024.
674
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
7
Internet
4
Training/Conference
4
Other
2,403
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
1,485
SMS Report
402
Online Report
213
Web Chat
166
Email Received
152
Cases Identified in 2024
1,360
cases were identified in 2024.
2,439
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
640
Labor
380
Sex and Labor
174
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
79
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
71
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
70
Street-Based
35
Pornography
27
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
23
Escort/Delivery Service
18
Bar/Club
14
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Tourism
3
Other
355
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
123
Illicit Activity
35
Agriculture/Farms
25
Construction
25
Restaurant/Food Service
17
Retail/Other Small Business
14
Factory
7
Begging Ring
6
Landscaping Service
6
Peddling Ring
5
Hospitality
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Transportation
4
Traveling Sales Crew
3
Other
130
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
955
Access Service Referrals
369
Request Crisis Assistance
30
Request General Information
5
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
1,000
Minors
291
Sex
Females
905
Males
322
2023
Signals Received in 2023
2,309
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023.
600
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
10
Referral
7
Other
2,292
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
1,348
SMS Report
537
Online Report
231
Web Chat
109
Email Received
84
Cases Identified in 2023
900
cases were identified in 2023.
1,751
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
466
Labor
219
Sex and Labor
119
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
52
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
43
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
42
Street-Based
27
Pornography
18
Escort/Delivery Service
11
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
10
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Bar/Club
5
Truck Stop-Based
4
Other
284
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
74
Restaurant/Food Service
18
Agriculture/Farms
14
Retail/Other Small Business
12
Begging Ring
11
Construction
10
Hospitality
9
Illicit Activity
6
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Landscaping Service
4
Factory
4
Health & Beauty Services
3
Transportation
3
Other
67
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
609
Access Service Referrals
244
Request Crisis Assistance
45
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
647
Minors
245
Sex
Females
643
Males
170
2022
Signals Received in 2022
2,859
signals were received by the Hotline in 2022.
941
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
17
Internet
6
Other
2,836
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
1,868
SMS Report
646
Online Report
194
Email Received
106
Web Chat
45
Cases Identified in 2022
933
cases were identified in 2022.
1,695
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
596
Labor
194
Sex and Labor
64
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
68
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
62
Pornography
49
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
43
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
22
Escort/Delivery Service
22
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
14
Street-Based
11
Truck Stop-Based
3
Bar/Club
3
Other
304
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
71
Illicit Activity
25
Restaurant/Food Service
25
Agriculture/Farms
19
Retail/Other Small Business
12
Construction
12
Landscaping Service
8
Hostess/Strip Club
5
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Begging Ring
3
Transportation
3
Other
40
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
599
Access Service Referrals
276
Request Crisis Assistance
58
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
659
Minors
250
Sex
Females
728
Males
178
2021
Signals Received in 2021
3,309
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021.
959
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
19
Internet
16
Training/Conference
15
Other
3,259
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
2,317
SMS Report
601
Email Received
222
Online Report
141
Web Chat
28
Cases Identified in 2021
916
cases were identified in 2021.
1,701
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
661
Labor
131
Sex and Labor
51
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
70
Hotel/Motel-Based
67
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
59
Pornography
44
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
35
Escort/Delivery Service
18
Street-Based
18
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
11
Bar/Club
7
Truck Stop-Based
4
Other
330
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
42
Illicit Activity
21
Construction
16
Agriculture/Farms
9
Restaurant/Food Service
8
Traveling Sales Crew
8
Retail/Other Small Business
7
Begging Ring
4
Hostess/Strip Club
4
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Health & Beauty Services
3
Other
33
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
660
Access Service Referrals
215
Request Crisis Assistance
41
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
615
Minors
239
Sex
Females
757
Males
137
2020
Signals Received in 2020
3,179
signals were received by the Hotline in 2020.
1,071
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
41
Internet
36
Training/Conference
28
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
8
Print Media
3
Other
3,063
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
2,127
SMS Report
561
Email Received
286
Online Report
156
Web Chat
49
Cases Identified in 2020
996
cases were identified in 2020.
1,615
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
747
Labor
116
Sex and Labor
59
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
86
Hotel/Motel-Based
70
Pornography
60
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
46
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
37
Street-Based
29
Escort/Delivery Service
20
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
19
Truck Stop-Based
4
Bar/Club
4
Other
378
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
39
Illicit Activity
17
Construction
15
Traveling Sales Crew
7
Hospitality
6
Health & Beauty Services
5
Restaurant/Food Service
4
Hostess/Strip Club
3
Landscaping Service
3
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
3
Retail/Other Small Business
3
Agriculture/Farms
3
Other
35
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
678
Access Service Referrals
243
Request Crisis Assistance
75
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
669
Minors
219
Sex
Females
832
Males
134
2019
Signals Received in 2019
2,561
signals were received by the Hotline in 2019.
592
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
123
Referral
55
Training/Conference
30
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
13
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
10
Television
9
Print Media
5
Stickers
4
Other
2,312
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
1,877
Online Report
296
SMS Report
268
Web Chat
72
Email Received
48
Cases Identified in 2019
1,088
cases were identified in 2019.
2,462
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
814
Labor
114
Sex and Labor
57
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
190
Hotel/Motel-Based
65
Pornography
54
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
50
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
38
Escort/Delivery Service
32
Street-Based
29
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
17
Truck Stop-Based
14
Bar/Club
9
Other
338
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
35
Illicit Activity
16
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Traveling Sales Crew
8
Landscaping Service
7
Begging Ring
5
Agriculture/Farms
4
Arts & Entertainment
3
Health & Beauty Services
3
Hostess/Strip Club
3
Construction
3
Factory
3
Other
30
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
777
Access Service Referrals
218
Request Crisis Assistance
93
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
681
Minors
265
Sex
Females
938
Males
121
2018
Signals Received in 2018
2,275
signals were received by the Hotline in 2018.
521
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
145
Referral
117
Training/Conference
38
Print Media
9
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
8
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
8
Television
6
Street Outreach
4
Film
3
Social Media Site
3
Other
1,934
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
1,767
Online Report
280
SMS Report
148
Web Chat
47
Email Received
33
Cases Identified in 2018
1,000
cases were identified in 2018.
2,276
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
722
Labor
116
Sex and Labor
88
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
123
Hotel/Motel-Based
78
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
54
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
46
Pornography
41
Escort/Delivery Service
37
Street-Based
31
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
15
Bar/Club
12
Truck Stop-Based
10
Other
305
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
32
Illicit Activity
26
Traveling Sales Crew
17
Retail/Other Small Business
8
Agriculture/Farms
7
Restaurant/Food Service
6
Construction
6
Begging Ring
3
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
3
Traveling Carnival
3
Other
24
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
764
Access Service Referrals
150
Request Crisis Assistance
84
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
478
Minors
224
Sex
Females
664
Males
120
2017
Signals Received in 2017
2,397
signals were received by the Hotline in 2017.
410
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
155
Referral
129
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
82
Training/Conference
43
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
16
Print Media
15
Television
9
Billboard
7
Radio
3
Street Outreach
3
Other
1,935
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
2,041
Online Report
220
Email Received
76
SMS Report
60
Cases Identified in 2017
815
cases were identified in 2017.
2,976
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
565
Labor
155
Sex and Labor
52
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
107
Hotel/Motel-Based
80
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
55
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
36
Escort/Delivery Service
35
Street-Based
21
Bar/Club
18
Truck Stop-Based
15
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
11
Pornography
7
Other
192
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
44
Illicit Activity
20
Restaurant/Food Service
14
Construction
12
Landscaping Service
10
Traveling Sales Crew
10
Agriculture/Farms
8
Begging Ring
6
Health & Beauty Services
5
Hospitality
4
Other
36
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
649
Access Service Referrals
90
Request Crisis Assistance
73
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
520
Minors
252
Sex
Females
682
Males
124
2016
Signals Received in 2016
2,369
signals were received by the Hotline in 2016.
423
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
110
Internet
66
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
27
Training/Conference
19
Television
17
Print Media
11
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
7
Other
2,112
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
2,097
Online Report
159
Email Received
72
SMS Report
41
Cases Identified in 2016
682
cases were identified in 2016.
1,727
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
482
Labor
120
Sex and Labor
33
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
76
Hotel/Motel-Based
51
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
43
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
39
Escort/Delivery Service
26
Street-Based
19
Truck Stop-Based
16
Bar/Club
11
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
10
Pornography
10
Other
192
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
28
Illicit Activity
17
Landscaping Service
11
Traveling Sales Crew
9
Construction
9
Health & Beauty Services
8
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Retail/Other Small Business
6
Agriculture/Farms
6
Factory
4
Other
27
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
495
Access Service Referrals
118
Request Crisis Assistance
67
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
444
Minors
228
Sex
Females
558
Males
100
2015
Signals Received in 2015
1,963
signals were received by the Hotline in 2015.
316
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
116
Internet
108
Television
34
Training/Conference
22
Print Media
21
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
13
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
10
Radio
3
Other
1,636
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
1,774
Online Report
87
SMS Report
57
Email Received
45
Cases Identified in 2015
455
cases were identified in 2015.
1,054
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
355
Labor
67
Sex and Labor
16
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
51
Hotel/Motel-Based
46
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
33
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
29
Escort/Delivery Service
21
Truck Stop-Based
16
Street-Based
9
Bar/Club
7
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
6
Pornography
3
Other
139
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
13
Traveling Sales Crew
8
Restaurant/Food Service
7
Agriculture/Farms
6
Illicit Activity
5
Begging Ring
3
Retail/Other Small Business
3
Construction
3
Other
23
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
316
Access Service Referrals
102
Request Crisis Assistance
31
Request General Information
5
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
296
Minors
155
Sex
Females
388
Males
54
2007-2014
Signals Received in 2007-2014
8,417
signals were received by the Hotline in 2007-2014.
282
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
748
Internet
685
Print Media
609
DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
354
Television
282
Billboard
169
Training/Conference
140
Radio
61
Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
34
Film
5
Other
5,330
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
7,981
Online Report
221
Email Received
119
SMS Report
96
Cases Identified in 2007-2014
1,852
cases were identified in 2007-2014.
5,180
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
1,273
Labor
383
Sex and Labor
77
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
216
Hotel/Motel-Based
114
Bar/Club
96
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
92
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
79
Escort/Delivery Service
74
Truck Stop-Based
60
Street-Based
40
Hostess/Strip Club-Based
35
Pornography
28
Other
452
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
89
Restaurant/Food Service
51
Traveling Sales Crew
50
Construction
32
Retail/Other Small Business
21
Health & Beauty Services
17
Illicit Activity
15
Begging Ring
14
Peddling Ring
13
Agriculture/Farms
13
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
12
Landscaping Service
11
Factory
9
Hostess/Strip Club
5
Hospitality
5
Traveling Carnival
4
Forestry/Reforestation
4
Transportation
3
Bar/Club
3
Other
36
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
1,336
Access Service Referrals
337
Request Crisis Assistance
129
Request T&TA
26
Request General Information
24
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
1,149
Minors
642
Sex
Females
1,492
Males
331
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.