Get Help or report a concern
If you or someone you know may be experiencing exploitation, support and resources are available.
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If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Reports can be made anonymously and confidentially.
Other Reporting & Support Resources
If you are not located in Miami-Dade, the following resources are available:
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Text: 233733 (BEFREE)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
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.
Understanding risk in miami
Miami attracts people pursuing opportunities in nightlife, modeling, and social media spaces. These environments can make it easier to overlook risks, especially when trust is built quickly or opportunities appear urgent or exclusive.
Opportunity-Driven Recruitment
Out-of-State Luring
Individuals are brought to Miami from other locations with promises of work, access, or success
Social Media & Informal Networks
Recruitment often begins online or through informal promoters rather than verified opportunities
Illusion of Exclusive Access
Promises of VIP entry, fast success, or special privileges can be used to gain trust
Limited Information or Details
Opportunities may lack clear details, contracts, or expectations, but still encourage quick commitment
Young People Targeted
Young adults and minors may be especially vulnerable in these environments
LOCAL RESOURCES
The following organizations provide resources across the region:
The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade
Through initiatives like #OneTeam, the Women’s Fund unites organizations and advocates to prevent human trafficking and improve access to services for survivors.
Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Human Trafficking Unit
A specialized, trauma-informed unit that investigates and prosecutes human trafficking cases while supporting victims. It uses a dual approach of survivor care and aggressive prosecution of offenders.
Covenant House
Covenant House helps youth in need overcome homelessness and human trafficking by providing shelter, unconditional love, and relentless support.
Kristi House
Kristi House is dedicated to treating and preventing child sexual abuse, trafficking and other childhood trauma, working closely with community partners, parents and providers.
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 with the mission to provide awareness, tools and support to the travel and tourism industry to 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.
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.
SOCIAL IDENTITY QUEST
A program that helps teens reflect on how they shape their identity online and make safer digital choices. It builds awareness of online risks through student-driven discussion.
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.
In local partnership with:
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