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Data on calls received by the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2023.

*calls includes any method of contact... phone, sms, email

30,162
calls were received by the Hotline in 2023.
7,380
calls 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
200

Internet
127

Training/Conference
102

Print Media
13

Billboard
11

Television
8

DOS Know Your Rights Pamphlet
6

Truckers Against Trafficking Outreach
5

Other
29,690

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.

Call Types

Hotline Call
16,439

SMS Report
7,015

Online Report
3,354

Email Received
2,107

Web Chat
1,247

Cases identified in 2023.

9,619
cases were identified in 2023.
16,999
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
5,572

Labor
1,558

Sex and Labor
1,021
Venues for Sex Trafficking

Residence-Based Commercial Sex
618

Online Ad, Venue Unknown
185

Illicit Massage/Spa Business
182

Escort/Delivery Service
143

Hostess/Strip Club-Based
43

Truck Stop-Based
36

Tourism
5

Other
3,233
Venues for Labor Trafficking

Domestic Work
248

Restaurant/Food Service
122

Illicit Activity
35

Begging Ring
33

Landscaping Service
30

Health Care
22

Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
22

Health & Beauty Services
18

Traveling Sales Crew
17

Arts & Entertainment
16

Professional/Scientific/Tech Services
14

Peddling Ring
13

Hostess/Strip Club
6

Mining, Quarrying, Oil/Gas Extraction
4

Other
617

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
6,101

Access Service Referrals
3,058

Request Crisis Assistance
388

Request General Information
69

Request T&TA
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
6,676

Minors
2,535
Genders

Females
6,863

Males
1,480
Citizenships

Foreign Nationals
1,152

US Citizen LPR
934

Calls and cases by State in 2023

Why Your Help Matters

Every small action contributes to creating a safer world for children. Together, we can end human trafficking, one kid at a time.