While you continue to educate yourself about human trafficking, spreading awareness and understanding of this serious issue, do you know exactly how or where to report suspected human trafficking? This is a vitally important part of putting an end to the perils of modern day slavery.
One of the first steps you can take is to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline, which is a toll-free number: 1-888-373-7888. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and all calls remain anonymous. All reports are confidential. The hotline staff members are responsible for reviewing the reports and will then notify police or service providers when deemed necessary.
You may also report suspected incidences of human trafficking online at humantraffikcinghotline.org. On that site you will find a form to fill out and submit. However, if you suspect someone is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Any information you provide will be reviewed by the National Hotline and then forwarded on to specialized law enforcement.
If you want to report missing children or child pornography, you can submit a report to the National center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
At these numbers, someone is always available to answer any questions, help guide you and give you direction or simply just listen to you.
These numbers are important and are making a difference in the fight against human trafficking. In 2016 alone, calls to the Human Trafficking Hotline and the BeFree Textline (233733) increased by 35%!
The power of knowledge is vitally important in our efforts to eradicate the evils of human trafficking. Awareness is also a highly important tool. When you make a call or report an incident, you are helping to save lives! Be a part of an informed public that can work together to end the demand for human trafficking.
Source: usatoday.com
