Get Help or report a concern:
If you or someone you know may be experiencing exploitation, support and resources are available.
Help is available 24/7. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger:
call or text 911
*All calls can remain anonymous*
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Text: 233733 (BEFREE)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Confidential Support is Available
You can receive confidential and discreet connections to services and support for human trafficking and exploitation by calling the hotlines or directly contacting the local resources.
Guidance for Potential Victims – Safety First
Your safety is the top priority. If you think someone might be monitoring your phone or internet use or emails, or if you feel unsafe, please consider your personal safety before reaching out to an organization or helpline.
Guidance for Observers – Stay Safe
Stay Safe: Your safety and the safety of potential victims come first. Avoid confronting traffickers or victims directly, as this could make the situation more dangerous.
Take Notes: If you notice something concerning, write down details like descriptions, behaviors, locations, and times, but do not get involved directly.
LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force has partnered with It's A Penalty for the 2026 Los Angeles Campaign
Signs of human trafficking
You may notice one or more of the following
- Lack of control over ID, money, or movement
- Someone else speaking or making decisions for them
- Unstable housing or frequent movement between locations
- Working long hours with little or unclear pay
- Restricted communication or behavior
Resources
The following organizations provide resources:
Crisis Hotlines & Advocacy Services
Saving Innocence – (888) 616-4325
Forgotten Children Inc. – (800) 793-2213
Zoe International – 888-ZOE-CHIL(D) (963-2445)
Center for Pacific Asian Families (multi-lingual) (800) 339-3940
Interface Children & Family Services (Ventura County) (800) 636-6738
Wayfinders (Orange County)
Mental Health
Education, Training, and Prevention
Child & Family Policy Institute of California- Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking
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