Human trafficking is unfortunately a thriving enterprise across the globe that forces
women, men, and children of numerous nationalities into conditions resonant of modern-day slavery.

The purpose of this page is to present information on
the topics of sex and labor trafficking, and is for public use.

The following resources provide testimonies, statistics, and hotlines related to these issues,
and offer opportunities for further awareness and actions that can be taken by individuals in our communities.

If you suspect someone may be a victim of human trafficking,
please call the Bureau of Criminal Investigation's hotline: 1-855-224-6446.

Trafficked In America

FRONTLINE and the Investigative Reporting Program at U.C. Berkeley tell the inside story of Guatemalan teens forced to work against their will on an egg farm in Ohio.

Homeland Security Blue Campaign

"Take a Second Look" video - "The signs are everywhere, sometimes, you just have to take a second look. Human trafficking is modern day slavery and it happens in our own communities. Your second look could be their second chance."

"Tools That Teach: What is Human Trafficking?" Video

U.S. Administration for Children and Families

"The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to combat human trafficking. Working in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations, the Blue Campaign strives to protect the basic right of freedom and to bring those who exploit human lives to justice." Below you will find links to a number of their resources.

Document Library
The Blue Campaign's human trafficking awareness materials to help educate the public. Information Sheets, Pamphlets, Cards, Posters, Info graphics, Toolkits.

"What is Human Trafficking?" Infrographic
Explains what human trafficking is through image.

"The Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force was formed to marshal the resources of the State of Ohio to coordinate efforts to identify and rescue victims, create a coordinated law enforcement system to investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes, and to provide the services and treatment necessary for victims to regain control of their lives. Eleven state agencies are members of the task force and have worked to identify service gaps and made recommendations for filling those gaps."

For an overview of Federal & State Anti-Trafficking Laws, click here.
For Human Trafficking Awareness materials, click here.
To view the July 2015 Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Report, click here.

Click here to access the Task Force's resources page.

 

"Polaris, named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the U.S., disrupts the conditions that allow human trafficking to thrive in our society.

From working with government leaders to protect victims’ rights, to building partnerships with the world’s leading technology corporations, Polaris sparks a long-term change that focuses communities on identifying, reporting and eliminating trafficking networks."

Click here to view resources Polaris has on Human Trafficking

A new campaign in Spanish aimed at raising awareness of sex trafficking in the Latino community