Human Trafficking Resources
Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
The Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022, passed by Congress on December 27, 2022, strengthens the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by requiring the National Human Trafficking Hotline number to be publicly displayed in high-traffic U.S. locations such as government buildings, airports, buses, trains, and ports of entry. Signs must be placed in visible and/or discreet areas, including restrooms, to ensure accessibility for potential victims.
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Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000
The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (H.R. 3244) is a significant U.S. law aimed at combating human trafficking and providing protection for victims. It primarily focuses on addressing the global and domestic issues of human trafficking, especially women and children who are trafficked for forced labor or the sex trade.
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What is Human Trafficking?
No Human Trafficking on our roads act
The No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act (S.1532), signed into law in 2018, permanently bans individuals convicted of human trafficking-related offenses from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), a measure that reinforces industry accountability and highlights the importance of vigilance—like that shown by trucker Kevin Kimmel, who helped rescue a trafficked woman during a routine stop.
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Organizational Resources
National Human
Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, 24/7 resource that connects victims and survivors of human trafficking with support, safety planning, and service referrals across the United States. Operated by Polaris and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the hotline plays a critical role in the national anti-trafficking response by collecting data, facilitating reports to law enforcement, and supporting community-based responses. Since its inception, the hotline has received more than 400,000 contacts, identified over 80,000 trafficking cases, and helped more than 120,000 victims and survivors find access to services and protection. It also serves as an essential tool for professionals and the public to report tips and access resources related to labor and sex trafficking.
888-373-7888 or Text INFO to 233733
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Truckers Against Trafficking
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a nonprofit organization that educates, equips, and empowers members of the transportation industry, especially truck drivers, to recognize and report human trafficking. TAT provides training materials, conducts outreach events, and partners with law enforcement and industry leaders to turn truck stops, highways, and rest areas into frontline defense zones. Through their work, TAT has helped recover victims, assisted in numerous trafficking investigations, and raised nationwide awareness of how transportation professionals can play a critical role in ending human trafficking.
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