Here are resources in Iowa for human trafficking assistance and prevention: --- ### **1. Iowa Department of Public Safety – Office to Combat Human Trafficking** - **Website**: [Iowa OCHT](https://humantrafficking.iowa.gov/) - **Hotline**: **888-373-7888** (National Human Trafficking Hotline) - **Services**: - Statewide coordination of anti-trafficking efforts. - Resources for victims and referrals to local assistance programs. --- ### **2. National Human Trafficking Hotline** - **Website**: [National Human Trafficking Hotline](https://humantraffickinghotline.org/) - **Hotline**: **888-373-7888** - **Text**: **233733** (Text "HELP" or "INFO") - **Services**: - 24/7 confidential support for victims and survivors of trafficking. - Referrals to local shelters, counseling, and legal aid. --- ### **3. Chains Interrupted** - **Website**: [Chains Interrupted](https://www.chainsinterrupted.com/) - **Phone**: **319-364-0222** - **Services**: - Outreach and advocacy for human trafficking survivors. - Education on trafficking prevention. - Support services for survivors, including safety planning and recovery programs. --- ### **4. Iowa Safe at Home Program** - **Website**: [Safe at Home](https://safeathome.iowa.gov/) - **Phone**: **515-725-7233** - **Services**: - Confidential address program for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and abuse. - Helps maintain safety and privacy for victims. --- ### **5. Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT)** - **Website**: [Iowa NAHT](https://iowanaht.org/) - **Services**: - Advocacy and awareness campaigns. - Support and referrals for trafficking survivors in Iowa. - Training and resources for professionals working with survivors. --- ### **6. Friends of the Family** - **Website**: [Friends of the Family](https://www.fofia.org/) - **Hotline**: **800-410-7233** - **Services**: - Emergency shelter and assistance for trafficking survivors. - Advocacy and case management. - Crisis intervention services. --- ### **7. Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS)** - **Website**: [YESS](https://www.yessiowa.org/) - **Phone**: **515-282-9377** - **Services**: - Support for youth who are at risk of or experiencing trafficking. - Counseling, shelter, and crisis intervention services. --- ### **8. LUNA (Latinas Unidas por un Nuevo Amanecer)** - **Website**: [LUNA Iowa](https://www.lunaiowa.org/) - **Phone**: **515-271-5060** - **Services**: - Bilingual and culturally specific support for trafficking survivors. - Legal and counseling referrals. --- ### **9. Catholic Charities of Iowa – Anti-Trafficking Program** - **Website**: [Catholic Charities Iowa](https://catholiccharitiesdm.org/) - **Phone**: **515-244-3761** - **Services**: - Support services for human trafficking survivors. - Legal assistance and housing support. --- ### **10. Polaris Project** - **Website**: [Polaris Project](https://polarisproject.org/) - **Hotline**: **888-373-7888** - **Services**: - National resources and tools to combat trafficking. - Training programs for recognizing and responding to trafficking cases. --- These resources can provide immediate support, safety, and assistance for human trafficking victims in Iowa. If you're in danger, please contact the hotline numbers for immediate help.