Series: Related Organizations Lists
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway
National organizations that provide information on child and youth
sex trafficking prevention and intervention. If you are aware of any
others, please contact Child Welfare Information Gateway at OrganizationUpdates@childwelfare.gov.
Inclusion on this list is for information purposes and does not
constitute an endorsement by Child Welfare Information Gateway or the
Children's Bureau.
CAST-Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking
3751 West 6th Street
#70308
Los Angeles, California 90070
Phone: (213) 365-1906
Fax: (213) 365-5257
Email: info@castla.org
General Scope:
CAST is a coalition of organizations who share a commitment to human
rights and social justice by ending the modern-day slave trade. CAST
partners with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government
agencies, locally and internationally, to build a powerful movement to
end modern-day slavery. Reaching out to communities where potential
victims of trafficking may reside, CAST offers client services such as
providing survivors with legal representation, social services, and
shelter at no charge to the client, training on identifying potential
trafficking victims, and practitioners’ guides on human rights and
health to inform a variety of audiences.
nadid: 26598
Center for Human Trafficking Awareness
3200 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Phone: (727) 341-4581
Toll-Free: (888) 373-7888
Email: heisler.laura@spcollege.edu
General Scope:
The Center for Human Trafficking Awareness is a clearinghouse for
training, speakers, publications, and community resources addressing
human trafficking.
Training Specific: The Center provides in-person training in the Southeastern United States as well as online resources. The Center partners with the Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide tuition-free training. Training offerings include an in-person introductory 8-hour course for social service providers who may encounter human trafficking victims, law enforcement that may investigate the cases, and task force members.
Training Specific: The Center provides in-person training in the Southeastern United States as well as online resources. The Center partners with the Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide tuition-free training. Training offerings include an in-person introductory 8-hour course for social service providers who may encounter human trafficking victims, law enforcement that may investigate the cases, and task force members.
nadid: 26563
Justice Planning Management Associates
P.O. Box 26
Winthrop, Maine 04364
Phone: (207) 377-8600
Email: info@jpmaweb.com
Training Specific:: Human Trafficking Intro for Law Enforcement,
a free online training, provides an overview of the problem of human
trafficking in the United States and the legal framework to help address
it. Training includes web-based multimedia lessons with an audio
presentation track, instructional graphics and text, and learner
interactives. Training audiences include law enforcement and task force
members.
nadid: 26596
Male Survivor (formerly National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization)
PO Box 276
Long Valley, New Jersey 07853
General Scope:
Male Survivor is a nonprofit organization committed to the prevention,
treatment, and elimination of all forms of sexual victimization of boys
and men. This is accomplished through public education, advocating
treatment for victims and perpetrators, and offering voice and
experience to those developing prevention programs.
nadid: 26590
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
333 John Carlyle Street
Suite #125
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 224-2150
Toll-Free: 1-800-843-5678
Fax: (703) 224-2122
General Scope:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides
assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the
community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness
about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual
exploitation. The Center sponsors the CyberTipline for online reporting
of the sexual exploitation or molesting of children.
nadid: 11019
National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) Child Abuse Library Online (CALiO)
210 Pratt Ave
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Phone: (256) 533-5437
Fax: (256) 534-6883
Email: library@nationalcac.org
General Scope: The CALiO library provides access to research and publications on human trafficking
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nadid: 26591
National Human Trafficking Hotline
P.O. Box 65323
Washington, District of Columbia 20035
Phone: (202) 745-1001
Toll-Free: (888) 373-7888
Fax: (202) 745-1119
General Scope:
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking
hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human
trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The
toll-free hotline is answered live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year. Callers can speak with the Hotline in English or Spanish or
in more than 200 additional languages using a 24-hour tele-interpreting
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nadid: 22724
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
2101 N Front Street
Governor’s Plaza North, Building #2
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Phone: (717) 909-0710
Toll-Free: (877) 739-3895
Fax: (717) 909-0714
General Scope: The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is funded through a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention(opens in new window).
The organization collects information and resources to assist those
working to prevent sexual violence and to improve resources, outreach,
and response strategies. The Center provides access to resources on
reporting and recovery planning, serving child victims of sex
trafficking, and addressing issues for specific populations vulnerable
to sex trafficking, including children in foster care, missing and
exploited children, adolescent boys, and Native women.
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The organization collects information and resources to assist those
working to prevent sexual violence and to improve resources, outreach,
and response strategies. The Center provides access to resources on
reporting and recovery planning, serving child victims of sex
trafficking, and addressing issues for specific populations vulnerable
to sex trafficking, including children in foster care, missing and
exploited children, adolescent boys, and Native women.
nadid: 20182
Office for Victims of Crime
810 Seventh Street NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20531
Phone: (202) 307-5983
Toll-Free: (888) 737-7888
Fax: (202) 514-6383
Email: humantrafficking@ovcttac.org
General Scope:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is a component of the Office of
Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The OVC website contains
resources and research from OVC and other Federal Government agencies,
local and national direct assistance information, a map of services and
task forces, and related funding opportunities for victims and survivors
of human trafficking, victim service providers, law enforcement, and
allied professionals. The Child Trafficking and Exploitation site offers resources, forum discussions, and FAQs.
Training Specific: The OVC Training & Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides a diverse range of specialized training and technical assistance services related to human trafficking through its in-house subject matter experts and vetted consultants. Direct technical assistance is provided on task force formation, organizational structure, promising practices, revitalization, and other trafficking topics. In-person training and technical assistance, including distance consultation, tailored to requester’s needs, is available at no cost through OVC TTAC’s Customized Training and Technical Assistance Program. Any professional who encounters victims of human trafficking is eligible to request victim-centered training on human trafficking. OVC TTAC also can review protocols, training materials, and documents. Training audiences include attorneys, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, social service providers, task force members, and allied professionals.
Training Specific: The OVC Training & Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides a diverse range of specialized training and technical assistance services related to human trafficking through its in-house subject matter experts and vetted consultants. Direct technical assistance is provided on task force formation, organizational structure, promising practices, revitalization, and other trafficking topics. In-person training and technical assistance, including distance consultation, tailored to requester’s needs, is available at no cost through OVC TTAC’s Customized Training and Technical Assistance Program. Any professional who encounters victims of human trafficking is eligible to request victim-centered training on human trafficking. OVC TTAC also can review protocols, training materials, and documents. Training audiences include attorneys, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, social service providers, task force members, and allied professionals.
nadid: 11057
Office on Trafficking in Persons
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20201
Toll-Free: (888) 373-7888
General Scope:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is committed to
preventing human trafficking and ensuring that victims of all forms of
human trafficking have access to the services they need. The site offers
Blog posts, a Featured Resource, the opportunity to report a tip or
request services, and visitors can subscribe to Human Trafficking’s
Email and News Alerts.
Training Specific: A Resources section offers a list of organizations that provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of service providers and communities to respond to human trafficking as it intersects with multiple systems. A short synopsis and contact information on each is provided. Training audiences include youth-serving organizations, government agency service providers, and communities who respond to human trafficking.
Training Specific: A Resources section offers a list of organizations that provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of service providers and communities to respond to human trafficking as it intersects with multiple systems. A short synopsis and contact information on each is provided. Training audiences include youth-serving organizations, government agency service providers, and communities who respond to human trafficking.
nadid: 26592
Polaris
P.O. Box 65323
Washington, District of Columbia 20035
Phone: (202) 790-6300
Email: training@polarisproject.org
General Scope:
Polaris is a nonprofit organization that operates the National Human
Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC), hosts the national hotline on human
trafficking, and engages community members in local and national
grassroots efforts. The organization’s work ranges from working with
government leaders to protect victims’ rights to offering direct
outreach and services to victims. The organization provides information
on human trafficking, including information on special populations such
as youth involved in child welfare and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Training Specific: Through the National Training and Technical Assistance Program, the Polaris Project works to ensure the implementation and institutionalization of anti-trafficking efforts and enhance community networking, coordination, and response. The Project offers in-person and online training as well as training of trainers, develops specialized curricula, offers consultation and technical assistance, and assists task forces, coalitions, and advocates with capacity building and sustainability. This includes providing information on Federal and State laws, promising practices, victim identification and assessment, and human trafficking trends. Training audiences include attorneys, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, social service providers, task force members, and allied professionals.
Training Specific: Through the National Training and Technical Assistance Program, the Polaris Project works to ensure the implementation and institutionalization of anti-trafficking efforts and enhance community networking, coordination, and response. The Project offers in-person and online training as well as training of trainers, develops specialized curricula, offers consultation and technical assistance, and assists task forces, coalitions, and advocates with capacity building and sustainability. This includes providing information on Federal and State laws, promising practices, victim identification and assessment, and human trafficking trends. Training audiences include attorneys, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, social service providers, task force members, and allied professionals.
nadid: 26593
Project REACH
1269 Beacon Street
The Trauma Center at JRI
Brookline, Massachusetts 20446
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: ehopper@jri.org
General Scope:
Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to
trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH
provides case consultation to local health providers regarding
individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and
mental health to local providers.
Training Specific: Project REACH offers in-person training and distance consultation about trafficking and trauma. Project REACH works to train local service providers, including first responders and law enforcement, who will be working with specific trafficking victims about relevant issues, including information on trafficking, the psychological effects of trauma, working with trafficking survivors (such as interviewing techniques), and culturally appropriate, trauma-informed interventions with survivors of trafficking.
Training Specific: Project REACH offers in-person training and distance consultation about trafficking and trauma. Project REACH works to train local service providers, including first responders and law enforcement, who will be working with specific trafficking victims about relevant issues, including information on trafficking, the psychological effects of trauma, working with trafficking survivors (such as interviewing techniques), and culturally appropriate, trauma-informed interventions with survivors of trafficking.
nadid: 26594
Shared Hope International
P.O. Box 65337
Vancouver, Washington 98665
Toll-Free: (866) HER-LIFE
Email: savelives@sharedhope.org
General Scope:
Shared Hope International is an international organization that brings
together a network of committed professionals to prevent the conditions
that promote sex trafficking, restore the lives of victims of sex
slavery, and obtain justice for survivors. In addition, this
organization seeks to inspire change through trafficking awareness
campaigns and a broad range of advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening
State and Federal legislative responses to sex trafficking.
Training Specific: Shared Hope International provides various training programs and resources designed to improve the identification of victims of sex trafficking and enhance agency management of these cases. Customized training is also available and designed to meet the needs of a variety of audiences that may come in contact with victims of domestic sex trafficking.
Training Specific: Shared Hope International provides various training programs and resources designed to improve the identification of victims of sex trafficking and enhance agency management of these cases. Customized training is also available and designed to meet the needs of a variety of audiences that may come in contact with victims of domestic sex trafficking.
nadid: 26735
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops/Migration and Refugee Services/Anti-Trafficking Program
3211 Fourth Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3000
Phone: (202) 541–3021
Email: lrymer@usccb.org
Training Specific:
The training, Collaboration and Task Force Building to Combat Human
Trafficking in Your Community, focuses on collaboration between law
enforcement and social service providers; resource mapping and
developing a community network of services for victims;
multidisciplinary approaches to case management; no duplication of
services; grassroots organizing; outreach and communication strategies;
and advocacy. Training is usually offered at no cost in an in-person
format or by live webinar. Training audiences include advocates,
attorneys, government officials, law enforcement, social service
providers, task force members, and allied professionals
nadid: 26597
Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute
803 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 1
New Brighton, Minnesota 55112
Phone: (651) 917-2259
Toll-Free: (877) 917-2255
Fax: (651) 917-2253
Email: dcusick@umcpi.org
Training Specific:
Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
and the Office of Victims of Crime, the Institute offers free online and
classroom anti-trafficking training, including Advanced Human
Trafficking Investigation Training and Human Trafficking in Indian
Country-Tribal Youth Prevention Curriculum. The online course,
Introduction to Human Trafficking Awareness Training, provides an
overview of the problem of human trafficking in the United States and
the legal framework to help address it. Training audiences include law
enforcement, task force members, and adults who serve Tribal youth.
nadid: 26595
Violent Crimes Against Children
FBI Headquarters
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20535-0001
Phone: (202) 324-3000
General Scope:
The mission of the Violent Crimes Against Children (VCAC) program is to
provide a rapid, proactive, and comprehensive capacity to counter all
threats of abuse and exploitation of children when those crimes fall
under the jurisdiction and authority of the FBI; to identify and rescue
child victims; to reduce the vulnerability of children to in-person and
online sexual exploitation and abuse; to reduce the negative impact of
domestic and international parental rights disputes; and to strengthen
the capabilities of the FBI and federal, state, local, tribal, and
international partners through training, intelligence sharing, technical
support, and investigative assistance.
nadid: 26566
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