Human trafficking is the illegal use of vulnerable people to make a profit. In other words, it is a scourge on society that is happening right now in Ohio’s cities, suburbs, rural areas — essentially everywhere. In fact, Ohio ranks among the top 10 states for number of calls made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

The Ohio-specific hotline streamlines the process for reaching professionals who are trained in investigating human trafficking. Tips coming into the hotline, which is operated 24/7 by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, are assessed by criminal intelligence analysts, who will forward relevant information to the appropriate local law enforcement agency or victim advocacy center for ...

Dec 2, 2024 · The Task Force is committed to preventing trafficking, serving victims, and supporting a coordinated system to investigate and prosecute human trafficking. A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement. Registration will open in …

Ohio’s statewide Human Trafficking Hotline is live, and you can help by reporting any suspicious activity you notice throughout the state. “Having a locally operated, round-the-clock resource means providing critical tips to law enforcement in real time,” Attorney General Dave Yost says. “It means our officers and task forces have a ...

Sep 30, 2024 · If you or someone you know is being used for someone else's profit, call the Ohio Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-844-363-6448. If you are in danger right now, dial 911. Human trafficking is the illegal use of vulnerable people to make a profit.

The Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force was formed to marshal the resources of the State of Ohio to coordinate efforts to identify victims, create a coordinated law enforcement system to investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes, and to provide the services and treatment necessary for victims to regain control of their lives.

Through Governor Mike DeWine’s Executive Order 2021-02D signed on Jan. 29, 2021, the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force was expanded to enhance Ohio’s work responding to and preventing human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a crime in which people profit from the control and exploitation of others. How to Get Help: Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 — or Text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733) Stay Connected. Get the latest news and updates directly in …

Human trafficking is a serious problem that affects children and teens across the country — including in Ohio. Children who become victims of human trafficking also may be victims of physical, sexual, or other types of abuse or maltreatment.

The Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force compiles and offers discipline-specific resources to better equip Ohioans to respond to human trafficking. Can't find a resource? Check out the Trafficking Matters Human Trafficking Resource Portal.