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. Please note this will lead to a response by the local police department.
New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline
NJ Survivor Resource Directory
NYC’s 24-Hour HOPE Hotline
New York Police Department Human Trafficking Hotline
1-646-610-7272
For concerns involving missing or exploited children, you can also contact:
National Center for Missing And 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. You can report your concern to the New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline or New York Police Department Human Trafficking Hotline.
potential Signs of human trafficking
You may notice one or more of the following potential signs. It’s important to note that many of the potential signs listed below do not constitute human trafficking when considered along or without additional context. :
• Lack of control over ID, money, or movement
• Someone else speaking or making decisions for them
• Appears fearful, anxious, or like they are being closely monitored
• Unstable housing or frequent movement between locations
• Working long hours with little or unclear pay
• Frequent drop-offs, pick-ups, or movement across areas
potential Signs of human trafficking
You may notice one or more of the following potential signs. It’s important to note that many of the potential signs listed below do not constitute human trafficking when considered along or without additional context:
• Lack of control over ID, money, or movement
• Someone else speaking or making decisions for them
• Appears fearful, anxious, or like they are being closely monitored
• Unstable housing or frequent movement between locations
• Working long hours with little or unclear pay
• Frequent drop-offs, pick-ups, or movement across areas
Local Resources
The following organizations provide resources:
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s mission is to unite the state’s communities to end human trafficking. We do this by organizing speaking events, outreach, educational programs, and policy advocacy.
Find resources across NJ here.
NYC Family Justice Centers
NYC Family Justice Centers provide free and confidential assistance in person and remotely for individuals experiencing domestic and gender-based violence and their children.
NYC HOPE Resource Directory
NYC HOPE is New York City’s searchable online directory for citywide resources for domestic and gender-based violence survivors. NYC HOPE can connect you to resources to help you or a loved one experiencing dating, domestic, or gender-based violence.
Restore NYC
Restore NYC delivers trauma-informed support to trafficking survivors through counseling, housing, and economic empowerment programs, helping individuals build safe, stable, and independent lives.
Submit a referral here.
Restore’s Office Number: 212-840-8484 (Available 9–5 pm)
Family Service League
SAVE of Essex County provides direct services to survivors through a 24/7 confidential hotline at 1-877-733-2273 and trained advocates who support survivors of sexual violence through medical and legal processes. Services are available in both English and Spanish.
No Trafficking Zone works to prevent and combat human trafficking through education, survivor advocacy, and legislative action. Through its “No Trafficking Zones” initiatives, it partners with communities to raise awareness, support victims, and strengthen protections against trafficking and exploitation.
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 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. 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
Twentyfour-Seven is a survivor-led anti-human trafficking organization designed to interrupt sexual exploitation at the point it happens.
In local partnership with:
Download Materials
Our Ambassadors
We engage athlete ambassadors to leverage their visibility and influence to reach broad, diverse audiences and drive attention to the campaign. Their public platforms help expand reach and encourage action in a way that resonates across communities.
Local Resources
The following organizations provide resources:
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s mission is to unite the state’s communities to end human trafficking. We do this by organizing speaking events, outreach, educational programs, and policy advocacy.
Find resources across NJ here.
NYC Family Justice Centers
NYC Family Justice Centers provide free and confidential assistance in person and remotely for individuals experiencing domestic and gender-based violence and their children.
NYC HOPE Resource Directory
NYC HOPE is New York City’s searchable online directory for citywide resources for domestic and gender-based violence survivors. NYC HOPE can connect you to resources to help you or a loved one experiencing dating, domestic, or gender-based violence.
Restore NYC
Restore NYC delivers trauma-informed support to trafficking survivors through counseling, housing, and economic empowerment programs, helping individuals build safe, stable, and independent lives.
Submit a referral here.
Restore’s Office Number: 212-840-8484 (Available 9–5 pm)
Family Service League
SAVE of Essex County provides direct services to survivors through a 24/7 confidential hotline at 1-877-733-2273 and trained advocates who support survivors of sexual violence through medical and legal processes. Services are available in both English and Spanish.
No Trafficking Zone
No Trafficking Zone works to prevent and combat human trafficking through education, survivor advocacy, and legislative action. Through its “No Trafficking Zones” initiatives, it partners with communities to raise awareness, support victims, and strengthen protections against trafficking and exploitation.
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 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. 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
Twentyfour-Seven is a survivor-led anti-human trafficking organization designed to interrupt sexual exploitation at the point it happens.
In local partnership with:
Download Materials
Our Ambassadors
We engage athlete ambassadors to leverage their visibility and influence to reach broad, diverse audiences and drive attention to the campaign. Their public platforms help expand reach and encourage action in a way that resonates across communities.
