Report Trafficking
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
To report a tip of suspected sex trafficking, call the hotlines listed at the bottom of this page. Please note that Shared Hope is not a hotline and does not have the timely resources to respond to tips.
Report a Tip
Anti-Trafficking Services in your Area
National Human Trafficking
Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States.
The National Runaway Switchboard
The National Runaway Switchboard serves as the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
As the nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization.
Watch for Warning Signs
Pimps / Trafficker Behavior
- Jealous, controlling and violent
- Significantly older than female companions
- Promise things that seem too good to be true
- Encourage victims to engage in illegal activities to achieve their goals and dreams
- Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items
- Is vague about his/her profession
- Pushy or demanding about sex
- Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior
- Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability. Very open about financial matters.
Trafficked Individuals Behavior
- Physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts
- Unexplained absences from class
- Sexualized behavior
- Overly tired in class
- Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out
- Brags about making or having lots of money
- Less appropriately dressed than before or new expensive clothes, accessories or shoes
- New tattoo (tattoos are often used by pimps as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking)
- Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle
- Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties
- Shows signs of gang affiliation (colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.)
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