Get Help or report a concern

If you or someone you know may be experiencing exploitation, support and resources are available.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline


Available 24/7

Free • Confidential • Multilingual

Support is available if you are experiencing trafficking, concerned about someone else, or seeking help as a survivor. The hotline is independent and not part of government or law enforcement.

Discreet and Anonymous Reporting 

Reports can be made anonymously, confidentially , and discreetly. Your identity does not have to be disclosed, ensuring your privacy and protection.

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.

Signs of human trafficking

You may notice one or more of the following:

  • •Sudden behaviour or peer group changes
  • •Loyalty, debt, or love used as control
  • •Working long hours for little or no pay
  • •Online sexual extortion or image threats
  • •Youth saying exploitation feels safer than other options

 

Signs of human trafficking

You may notice one or more of the following:

  • •Sudden behaviour or peer group changes
  • •Loyalty, debt, or love used as control
  • •Working long hours for little or no pay
  • •Online sexual extortion or image threats
  • •Youth saying exploitation feels safer than other options

LOCAL RESOURCES

The following organizations provide resources across Canada:

Voice Found
Voice Found helps dispel common myths and misconceptions about human trafficking while raising awareness of the realities of exploitation in Canada, including the Ottawa region.
Rhonelle Bruder – “What is Sex Trafficking”
Sex trafficking educational video for parents and young people that provides a solid overview of how trafficking works, how traffickers target and groom their victims and what young viewers should look out for.
Karly Church – TED Talk (process of grooming and exploitation)
As she defines what domestic sex trafficking is, Karly talks about the stages of exploitation while drawing upon her personal experiences. Karly helps educators understand how they can help elicit change.


Victim Support Directory
Connect to support across Ontario, including crisis services, helplines, shelters, and community resources. Trained service navigators are available 24/7 in more than 200 languages to help you find the assistance you need.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is a network of 32 local hub networks that provide mental health and substance use services to youth aged 12 to 25.
Victim Services Durham
Victim Services of Durham Region provides prevention, education, and support programs focused on youth violence, consent, and human trafficking, including workshops, e-courses, and specialized training for caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, and community professionals.
AuraFreedom
Aura Freedom is a grassroots organization working to eradicate violence against women and human trafficking in Canada and beyond.


211 Canada (British Columbia)
211 Canada is a free, confidential nationwide information and referral service that connects people to local community, social, government, and health supports such as food, housing, mental health care, employment assistance, and crisis resources through phone, text, web, and app access.
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across B.C. and Yukon. This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in different languages.
Foundry
Foundry offers free and confidential mental health and wellness services for youth ages 12-24 in BC and their families/caregivers. Foundry services can be accessed in-person at a local centre or virtually by downloading the free Foundry BC app.
Children of the Street
Children of the Street, a program of PLEA Community Services, provides free workshops and resources to help keep young people safe from sexual exploitation.
Migrant Workers Centre

Migrant Workers Centre is a registered charity based in British Columbia that supports migrant workers facing abuse and injustice. We provide free legal advice and representation, as well as empowering education so workers can protect themselves and assert their rights. We also advocate for systemic changes to improve conditions for migrant workers across Canada.
Onyx
Onyx, a program of PLEA Community Services, provides free, confidential, practical support to youth aged 13–18 who are experiencing or at risk of sexual exploitation.

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