Human trafficking refers to the coercive act of compelling individuals, through force, fraud, or coercion, to engage in labor or commercial sex, with a crucial distinction being that if an individual under the age of 18 is involved in commercial sex, it is considered trafficking regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion.

If you suspect that you have  information related to a potential trafficking situation, or if you yourself need help:

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888

 Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.