How to Report Suspected Human Sex Trafficking in Your Community | 01.16.2026

Human sex trafficking can occur close to home, often in familiar settings such as hotels, residential neighborhoods, or shopping centers. Many people hesitate to report suspected activity due to uncertainty or fear of being mistaken, but understanding the appropriate steps can make a critical difference in community safety and victim protection. Between 2007 and 2024,

Human trafficking is happening all around you.

DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS?

icon of a frightened person hugging their knees 96% of those in sex trafficking were abused as children
icon of a pair of forceps 55.2% of trafficked women have had an abortion