Office on Trafficking in Persons

HHS has awarded a five-year grant to operate the National Human Trafficking Hotline to Compass Connections, a leader in managing complex hotline systems. This award strengthens the Hotline’s capacity to respond 24/7 and ensures there will be no lapse in services for survivors. A transition plan is in place to guarantee uninterrupted, confidential support. Learn more: https://acf.mobi/4mviRQP

Digital platforms are increasingly being used to exploit, manipulate, and harm young people — often in ways that are hidden from view. Join us for an important webinar designed for behavioral health professionals. You'll gain the knowledge and tools needed to identify and respond to technology-facilitated abuse, including sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and dating violence. Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EST Register here: https://bit.ly/4m8GSwE What you’ll learn: ✔️ Identify the unique psychological and emotional impacts of tech-facilitated abuse ✔️ Integrate digital literacy and online safety strategies into clinical care ✔️ Analyze complex case scenarios and develop trauma-informed, multidisciplinary response plans Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your practice and support children and youth impacted by tech-facilitated abuse. #EndTrafficking #DigitalSafety #YouthMentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

ICYMI: On National Missing Children’s Day, we shared stories of children exploited while missing from care. Like the young person trafficked across state lines—until a network of agencies came together to bring her home. Or the school staff, trained to act, who helped locate a child facing exploitation. At OTIP, we know awareness isn’t enough. It must lead to action—every single day. Learn how we’re supporting children and preventing exploitation: https://bit.ly/3Zwh3yg

One call. One life changed. When a mother reached out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline about her daughter, it set off a chain of care and coordination—leading to safety, support, and hope. This is why the Hotline exists. Read the full story from HHS Senior Advisor on Human Trafficking Kevin Malone and learn how we’re building a stronger, smarter, and more survivor-centered response every day: https://lnkd.in/exQZ4McR #EndTrafficking

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In today’s digital world, image-based sexual abuse is a growing and pervasive issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities across the globe. It can take many forms, from someone sharing intimate images or videos without consent, to online predators coercing minors into producing explicit content, to perpetrators using deepfake technology to create sexualized images of unsuspecting individuals. In December 2024, the Administration for Children and Families, alongside partners at the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, hosted a two-day listening session aimed at better understanding the impact of IBSA on health and well-being, and to help inform future policies, programs, and practices. This session, which included more than 75 survivors, allied professionals, and advocates, offered critical insights into the far-reaching impacts of IBSA on health and well-being. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejiGTsZJ

Child welfare professionals play a crucial role in preventing, identifying, and responding to trafficking. To support these efforts, the Office on Trafficking in Persons has released a Toolkit for Responding to Human Trafficking Through the Child Welfare System. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40v2yMa #Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking

In 2021, the ILO reported that around 17.3 million people were subjected to forced labor in the private sector on any given day. Unfortunately, labor exploitation and trafficking often go unidentified. SOAR: Recognizing and Responding to Labor Trafficking empowers professionals across various sectors to identify and address labor trafficking. This training helps you understand the link between labor exploitation and trafficking while equipping you with a person-centered approach to respond effectively. Take the training today: https://bit.ly/3DCI8aT #ForcedLabor #EndTrafficking

Forced labor in healthcare supply chains threatens not only patient safety but also exposes systems to potential disruptions, legal, financial, and reputational risks. Explore the Be-an-Ambassador Toolkit to learn how you can drive change within your healthcare institution. Discover how to integrate SOAR for Procurement Professionals into your organization’s management system. Make a difference today: https://bit.ly/3Pq4zCY #Partner2Prevent #SupplyChain #EndTrafficking

Forced labor is contaminating healthcare supply chains worldwide, even affecting vital PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic. To build a more resilient public health system, the U.S. government is partnering with the private sector to tackle this issue head-on. Read our latest blog to learn about key actions and recommendations to address forced labor in the healthcare sector. Together, we can create a more ethical, transparent supply chain. https://bit.ly/4a4U5SU #Partner2Prevent #SupplyChain #EndTrafficking