Federal resources to combat human trafficking focus on prevention, victim support, enforcement, and education. These programs aim to assist survivors, prosecute offenders, and raise awareness of trafficking. Here are key federal resources and programs: --- ### **1. National Human Trafficking Hotline** - **Phone**: **1-888-373-7888** - **Text**: **233733** (Text "HELP" or "INFO") - **Website**: [humantraffickinghotline.org](https://humantraffickinghotline.org) - The hotline provides confidential support, resources, and referrals for victims and survivors of trafficking 24/7. It also accepts tips about suspected trafficking and connects individuals with local service providers. --- ### **2. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Blue Campaign** - **Website**: [dhs.gov/blue-campaign](https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign) - The Blue Campaign raises awareness and educates the public, law enforcement, and other organizations on identifying and reporting human trafficking. - **Tip Line**: **1-866-347-2423** (Report suspected human trafficking activity). - **Victim Assistance**: Connects survivors with resources for medical care, shelter, and legal assistance. --- ### **3. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP)** - **Website**: [acf.hhs.gov/otip](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip) - OTIP provides resources for trafficking survivors, including access to medical care, housing, legal aid, and case management services. - Programs include: - **Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP)**: Supports survivors with comprehensive case management. - **Look Beneath the Surface Campaign**: Educational resources to help identify and support trafficking victims. --- ### **4. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Human Trafficking Task Forces** - **Website**: [justice.gov/humantrafficking](https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking) - The DOJ prosecutes trafficking crimes and coordinates task forces to investigate and prevent trafficking. - **Victim Services**: Provides legal aid, protection, and support to trafficking survivors through victim-centered programs. --- ### **5. Polaris Project** - **Website**: [polarisproject.org](https://www.polarisproject.org) - Though not a federal agency, Polaris is a federal partner that operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline and provides data on trafficking trends, survivor stories, and prevention resources. --- ### **6. Department of State – Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons** - **Website**: [state.gov/humantrafficking](https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking) - Oversees international and domestic efforts to combat human trafficking. - Publishes the annual **Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report**, assessing global trafficking trends and responses. - Provides grants for programs that support trafficking survivors globally. --- ### **7. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Human Trafficking Unit** - **Tip Line**: **1-866-347-2423** - **Website**: [ice.gov/human-trafficking](https://www.ice.gov/human-trafficking) - ICE investigates human trafficking cases, works with international agencies to dismantle trafficking networks, and protects victims through its enforcement efforts. --- ### **8. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Human Trafficking Initiatives** - **Website**: [fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking](https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking) - The FBI investigates trafficking cases, focusing on child exploitation, labor trafficking, and sex trafficking. - Victims can access services and protection through the FBI’s victim specialists. --- ### **9. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)** - **CyberTipline**: **1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)** - **Website**: [missingkids.org](https://www.missingkids.org) - NCMEC assists in locating missing children, many of whom are vulnerable to trafficking, and provides resources for families and law enforcement. --- ### **10. Labor Trafficking Resources – U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)** - **Website**: [dol.gov/agencies/ilab/our-work/forced-labor-trafficking](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/our-work/forced-labor-trafficking) - The DOL combats labor trafficking, monitors international labor practices, and enforces laws to protect workers from exploitation. --- ### **11. Tribal and Urban Indian Programs** - **Indian Health Service (IHS)**: - **Website**: [ihs.gov](https://www.ihs.gov) - Provides culturally sensitive resources and health services for trafficking survivors within Native American communities. - **National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)**: - **Website**: [niwrc.org](https://www.niwrc.org) - Offers advocacy and education focused on protecting Indigenous women and children from trafficking and exploitation. --- ### **12. National Hotline for Crime Victims (OVC)** - **Phone**: **1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)** - **Website**: [ovc.ojp.gov](https://ovc.ojp.gov) - Provides information on victim rights and connects survivors of trafficking to local assistance programs. --- ### **Key Tools for Awareness and Education** - **Trafficking Prevention Trainings**: - DHS and HHS offer online resources and webinars for professionals and the public to recognize and report trafficking. - **Posters and Awareness Materials**: Free from the Blue Campaign and Polaris Project to display in public places. --- These resources provide critical support for victims of trafficking, assist in reporting cases, and promote public awareness of the issue. If you need help accessing a specific program or more details about any resource, let me know!