Identifying and Reporting Human Trafficking

If you suspect something is wrong, ask yourself these questions:

• Are there bruises or other signs of physical abuse?
• Are there signs of psychological abuse?
• Is the person submissive or fearful?
• Is the person being controlled?
• Is the person being deprived of food, water, sleep, medical care, or other life necessities?
• Is the person allowed to be in public alone?
• Can the person freely contact friends or family?
• Is the person a minor engaged in commercial sex?
• Does a minor appear to be in a relationship with a much older person?
• Does the person fear his or her employer?
• Can the person leave their job situation if they want?
• Has someone threatened the person's family?
• Does the person have identification?
• Does the person know his or her own address?

The following potential human trafficking "Red Flags" may be helpful to people working in these areas:

• First responders
• General public
• Health care professionals
• Hospitality Industry

What can YOU do?

Talk about it.

Talk to your friends about the serious issue of Human Trafficking. 

Speak out.

Don't tolerate or use lingo.  When prostitution is portrayed as a choice or "funny," talk about the reality.

Reporting Human Trafficking

If you are a victim of human trafficking or have identified someone you think may need help, please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at:

1-888-3737-888

This is a national, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, every day of the year. ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.  Please call to:

• Report a tip.
• Connect with anti-trafficking services in your area.
• Request training and technical assistance, general information or specific anti-trafficking resources.