Human Trafficking Resources

2024 Human Trafficking Data Collections Activities ~ Bureau of Justice Statistics

The Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 (CHTA) (34 U.S.C. § 20709(e)) requires the director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to prepare an annual report on human trafficking. The report must include information on the following: Arrests for human trafficking offenses by state law enforcement officers; Prosecutions of individuals in state courts for human trafficking offenses; Convictions of individuals in state courts for human trafficking offenses; Sentences imposed on individuals convicted in state courts for human trafficking offenses.

2024 Human Trafficking Data Collections Activities ~ Bureau of Justice Statistics

The Global Slavery Index 2023

índice global de esclavitud 2023

This edition of the Index highlights how fragile hard-won human rights still are throughout the world, and how in times of crisis — be it the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing climate crisis, or ongoing armed conflict — it is the world’s most vulnerable people who are hit hardest and fastest.

Internet Statistics from GuardChild

GuardChild has researched and compiled a list of Child Internet Crime and Abuse Statistics from: The Pew Institute, The National Crime Prevention Center, The University of New Hampshire, Youth Internet Safety Survey, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Crimes Against Children Resource Center, Child Exploitation and Online Protection, Psychologies Magazine, Project Tomorrow, FBI, Cox Communications and other resources.

United Nations Global Report on Trafficking in Persons Report 2024

The 2024 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons is the eighth of its kind mandated by the General Assembly through the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. This edition of the Global Report provides a snapshot of the trafficking patterns and flows at global, regional and national levels. It covers 156 countries and provides an overview of the response to the trafficking in persons by analyzing trafficking cases detected between 2019 and 2023. A major focus of this edition of the Report is on trends of detections and convictions that show the changes compared to historical trends since UNODC started to collect data in 2003, and following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

The State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report provides the world’s most comprehensive assessment of this abhorrent practice, as well as efforts by governments and stakeholders around the globe to combat it. By measuring progress in 188 countries – including the United States – we are advancing the President of the United States' commitment to prevent trafficking, prosecute perpetrators, and protect survivors.

Referral Directory

The online referral directory by Polaris 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.

Attorney General's Human Trafficking Commission
North Dakota Office of the Attorney General

In response to the presence of human trafficking in North Dakota, a Human Trafficking Commission was created by the 64th Legislative Assembly and established within the Office of Attorney General. N.D.C.C. § 54-12-33. The Commission was originally charged with developing a coordinated and comprehensive plan to provide victims with services; collecting and evaluating data on human trafficking in this state and promoting public awareness about human trafficking, victim remedies and services, and trafficking prevention. During the 65th ND Legislative Assembly, the authority and duties of the Commission were narrowed in order to focus on the collection and evaluation of data, and to promote public awareness on human trafficking and victim services. The Attorney General’s office partners with the federal North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force on these efforts.

Man-To-Man Campaign

At the end of the day if no one purchased commercial sex, the crime of sex trafficking wouldn't exist. Therefore, it is imperative that we address the issue of demand in order to create a culture where the buying and selling of human beings for another's sexual gratification is not looked upon as normal behavior.

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Mission: Love146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow. Vision: The end of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing else.

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Fight the New Drug (FTND) is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts.

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Shared Hope International's story began in 1998 when U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the heart of the brothel district in Mumbai, India. The brutal sexual slavery and exploitation of women and children she witnessed there inspired her to establish Shared Hope International to help bring healing to devastated lives. Our dynamic story of prevention, restoration and justice initiatives has continued unbroken, as you will see as you scroll through the timeline that follows this brief video.

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Human Trafficking is the social justice issue of our time. It is happening in every corner of the United States, but few know how to recognize and report incidents of human trafficking. Traffickers are targeting OUR children, in their own backyard, school, mall, and digital device. Through this book, you will discover the dynamics of human trafficking and how to appropriately respond. You will also get real-life examples of human trafficking, in its different forms, and easy-to-implement solutions for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

The average age of entry into prostitution in America is 13 years old. Forced into a life they never chose, manipulated, abused and tortured at the hands of the pimps who control them, our country's children are sold on the streets, on the internet and at truck stops across America every night. They arent bad kids who made bad choices. They are victims of child sex trafficking. They come from our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and sometimes our own homes. Author Linda Smith brings to life characters based on real stories and interviews with teen survivors. Meet Lacy and Star as they reveal the underbelly of our country s commercial sex trade. Get to know the men who sell them, and the ones who buy them. Let Renting Lacy draw you into the lives of these young girls as they struggle to survive each night, watching their childhood hopes and dreams slip away in the darkness. Let it compel you to action.

While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something that happens to foreign women, men and children - not something that happens to their own children and neighbors. They couldn't be more wrong. In this powerful true story, Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All-American, 15-year-old teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex-trafficking - all while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of human trafficking. Even more importantly, Theresa's story and expertise as a counselor and licensed social worker help identify red flags that could prevent her plight from becoming the fate of an unsuspecting teenager. She discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals through prevention tips, education and significant information on human trafficking in modern day America. With insights and perspectives from a doctor, a friend and her own brother, Theresa's memoir provides a well-rounded portrait of the dark world of human trafficking and serves as a reminder of the most important element to overcoming slavery: hope.

A Student's Guide to Modern Day Slavery, Slavery in the Land of the Free is a follow-up project to bestseller, The Slave Across the Street. Geared toward teens and young adults, and those who love them, former trafficking victim and bestselling author Theresa Flores teams up with award-winning author PeggySue Wells to deliver a must-read book for the next generation who want to end human trafficking and the enslavement of their peers and siblings.The numbers are staggering. With more than 13 million children enslaved worldwide, human trafficking is a serious problem in the United States. The average age of a sex slave is 11 years old. The targets are anyone who is vulnerable. In Slavery in the Land of the Free, students will get an in-depth look at the truth about human trafficking in your own neighborhood. With statistics, stories, and graphics, it presents students with a clear picture of how trafficking happens and how prevalent it is in our world today. We ended slavery once before in the United States and we can do it again now.

Rebecca Bender’s powerful story of survival and redemption pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of sex trafficking in America. Once a promising student and athlete from a small town in Oregon, Rebecca was lured by a predator posing as a boyfriend and trafficked across Las Vegas for nearly six years. Enduring branding, abuse, and control, she found hope and faith even in the darkest moments. After a federal raid led to her escape, Rebecca committed herself to helping others by working with law enforcement and using her voice to expose trafficking’s reality. Her journey reminds us that no matter how painful the past, it doesn’t define our future—and that each of us can play a role in creating change.

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Nefarious: Merchant of Souls is a hard-hitting documentary that exposes the disturbing trends of modern-day slavery. From the first scene, Nefarious gives an in-depth look at the human trafficking industry, showing where slaves are sold (often in developed, affluent countries), where they work, and where they are confined. With footage shot in over nineteen different countries, Nefarious exposes the nightmare of slavery as experienced by hundreds of thousands daily, through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers. Nefarious features expert analysis from international humanitarian leaders, and captures the gripping and triumphant testimonies of survivors in order to galvanize hope and vision.

Dr. Kanani Titchen is an Adolescent Medicine fellow whose journey into combating human sex trafficking began during a medical school rotation, where she first encountered trafficked patients. Deeply impacted by these experiences, she has since dedicated herself to raising awareness and educating fellow physicians about the hidden realities of trafficking. As former President of the American Medical Women’s Association National Resident Division, she developed training materials for healthcare professionals and collaborated with Girls’ Educational & Mentoring Services. Dr. Titchen has published extensively on child sex trafficking and has advocated for survivors at both national and international levels, including the United Nations and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This 2019 documentary tells the stories of young women coerced into prostitution – and follows one police unit that’s committed to rooting out sexual exploitation. Award-winning director Jezza Neumann and producer Lauren Mucciolo embed with the Phoenix police unit that’s tackling child sexual exploitation, offering an inside look at the lucrative industry through unique access to a series of undercover, high-stakes police operations. They also film with young women who have escaped the trade. Using fake online ads as decoys, the Phoenix police unit targets both the traffickers luring young women into prostitution, and the “buyers” – many of whom claim to not know that the girls they interact with are victims of trafficking. With extensive and intimate access to local law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers and the women themselves, the film shines a light on the hidden reality of sex trafficking in America.

On Nov. 12, 2024, the Office of Justice Programs joined state and federal officials, advocates, survivors, families of victims, law enforcement and journalists to discuss the crisis of missing or murdered Black women and girls. The event raised awareness of the issue, informed potential future programming and resources, drew insights from state efforts, and encouraged a more robust response to missing and murdered Black women and girls.

I AM JANE DOE is a powerful documentary that follows the emotional and legal battle of several American mothers fighting for justice after their middle-school daughters were trafficked for sex through Backpage.com, a classified ads website. Directed by Mary Mazzio and narrated by Jessica Chastain, the film exposes the dark intersection of online exploitation and legal loopholes, portraying the mothers' relentless fight as both a personal crusade and a broader call to action. Lauded by major media outlets as a gripping and emotional film, I AM JANE DOE shines a light on a critical issue impacting communities across the United States.

ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA

NetSmartz provides age-appropriate videos, activities, and other resources to help teach children, parents, and educators how to be safer online. The goal is helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

Staying Safe from Online Predators: The Internet is much more anonymous than the real world. People can hide their identities or even pretend to be someone they're not. this can sometimes present a real danger to children and teens who are online.

Understanding Social Media Privacy: Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have made it easier than ever to share things online. But sharing something on social media is a bit different from other types of online communication.

Kids can play their way to being Internet Awesome with Interland, an online adventure that puts the key lessons of digital safety into hand-on practice with four challenging games.