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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

National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888

Text: 233733 (BEFREE)

humantraffickinghotline.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

CyberTipline

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.

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

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
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Resources

The following organizations provide resources:

The Adelante Project at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) & Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) The Adelante Project provides comprehensive, multilingual support services for adult survivors of labor and sex trafficking, including crisis response, counseling, housing assistance, legal and medical advocacy, and basic needs support through both hospital-based and community referrals. The Adelante Project works with both survivors who present for medical care within the hospital and those who are referred for assistance from the community. Survivors in need of care can present 24/7 to the Emergency Departments at BIDMC and BWH. Contact number: 617-667-8141 (8:30am – 5pm) Health Imperatives Health Imperatives improves the health and well-being of low-income and vulnerable individuals across Southeastern MA, serving 24,000 people annually through trauma-informed healthcare, nutrition assistance, survivor support services, and housing and empowerment programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Contact number: (774) 307-9915 RIA, Inc. – ready•inspire•act We support and stand with adults with experience in the sex trade by providing survivor-centered peer mentorship, clinical therapy, advocacy, and case management with financial assistance ongoing. We serve: • Adults who have exchanged sex and/or sexual activities for something of value, i.e. money, drugs, shelter, food etc. • MA residents. • Staff are bi-lingual in Spanish and French. • All services are free and confidential. No insurance is needed. Intake line: (774)-245-9153 My Life My Choice My Life My Choice provides survivor-led mentoring, case management, mental health services, prevention education, and advocacy to support young people impacted by commercial sexual exploitation while advancing systemic solutions nationwide. Contact number: (857)-991-1159 Family and Community Resources Their goal is to provide immediate and ongoing support to survivors of Human Trafficking, addressing their physical, emotional and psychological needs via advocacy and support, shelter support and clinical counseling. Contact number: (508)-583-6498 The Deaf Survivors Program, a program of Pathways for Change, Inc. Video Phone The Deaf Survivors Program (DSP) is a statewide program that provides free and confidential services for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing survivors in Massachusetts. Services include: • 24/7 VP hotline (508-502-7681) • 1:1 counseling services • Group counseling sessions • Medical, police, and court accompaniment • Referrals to other services you may need? • All counselors are Deaf/ASL fluent. If you are not fluent in ASL or need additional accommodations such as captioning or Certified Deaf Interpreters, they will be provided! Roxbury Youthworks, Inc. We provide mentoring to cisgender males, cisgender females, trans and gender expansive youth ages 11-24 that are at risk or have experienced sexual exploitation. Contact number: (617)-427-8095 Safe Exit Initiative Safe Exit Initiative supports survivors exiting exploitation and the sex trade through low-barrier support services, residential treatment, legal advocacy, and strategic partnerships focused on long-term recovery and stability. Contact number: (508)-762-9660 The O’Connell House The O’Connell House is a 13-room residence providing comprehensive services to women who have been trafficked and may also be pregnant or with a young child, to help them heal and restore dignity. Contact number: (978)-907-3508 RFK Community Alliance RFK provides a wide range of services across MA but most pertinent to potential survivor needs would be our Behavioral Health Clinic located in Central MA with an option for virtual clinical services along with our Legacy lived experience CSEC mentoring services. We offer mentoring services in both Hampden County and Berkshire County. Contact number: (413)-244-3199 We Rise We Rise brings together high risk youth, young adults and survivors of commercial sexual exploitation with key community allies in order to prevent, intervene and promote recovery from the commercial exploitation of children (CSEC). Our comprehensive survivor informed program aims to empower youth and young adults. Contact number: (781)-842-9011 Amirah, Inc. Amirah, Inc. provides longitudinal exit and aftercare services to women who have experienced exploitation in the commercial sex trade including comprehensive case management, housing navigation, peer mentorship, empowerment coaching, job training, and group programming with no expiration date. Services are available virtually throughout MA and in-person on the North Shore of Boston. Amirah operates a 24-month Rapid Re-Housing program with rental support for qualifying individuals. Contact number: (781)-462-1758

Covenant House Covenant House helps youth in need overcome homelessness and human trafficking by providing shelter, unconditional love, and relentless support. The Code The Code, short for The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism, is a multi-stakeholder initiative that provides awareness, tools, and support to the travel and tourism industry to help prevent the sexual exploitation of children. PACT by ECPAT-USA Founded in 1991, PACT was the first U.S. organization to focus on the commercial sexual exploitation of children. PACT’s Protecting Children & Adolescents Before, During, and After FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign focuses on prevention, awareness, and coordinated action to help protect young people from sexual exploitation and trafficking. ECPAT-International ECPAT-International has evolved into the world’s largest influencing network fully dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of children, with a membership of 141 civil society organizations in 113 countries. Hard Rock’s Social Identity Quest Hard Rock’s Social Identity Quest is an educational initiative aimed at empowering teens and students to recognize and avoid online dangers. Developed in partnership with PACT, the program encourages student-led discussions that foster greater awareness of the risks associated with online interactions and helps young people make safer choices in digital environments. Twenty-Four Seven Twenty Four Seven empowers trafficking victims with discreet access to critical resources while helping corporations meet legal compliance through technology and data.

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