Here, you will find educational materials, best practices, and contact information for local and national organizations dedicated to prevention, intervention, and survivor support. This section aims to empower communities and individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to combat human trafficking effectively.
General Information
Polaris: Provides resources and support for survivors of human trafficking and offers educational materials to help prevent and disrupt human trafficking.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: Offers 24-7 support for survivors of human trafficking, provides a platform to report tips, and includes resources for safety planning and locating local services.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign: Offers educational resources, training materials, and videos to raise awareness about human trafficking, helping individuals recognize the signs and take action against it.
Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC): Provides a centralized platform for publicly accessible human trafficking data, along with tools for regional analysis, data stories, and other resources to combat trafficking and exploitation.
Regional Resources
Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CATE): Provides resources, training, and support for combating human trafficking in Missouri, including educational materials, regional needs assessments, and a comprehensive guide for survivors.
Eastern District of Missouri Human Trafficking Taskforce: Offers information on how to get involved, access help, report tips, and provides resources for law enforcement and the public to combat trafficking in Eastern Missouri.
Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking: Provides education and training to communities to inspire systemic change and end human trafficking, offering resources, volunteer opportunities, and ways to take action against trafficking in the St. Louis area.
National Resources
Freedom Network USA: Provides advocacy, training, and capacity-building efforts to combat human trafficking in the United States through a coalition of survivors, service providers, researchers, and experts.
Office for Victims of Crimes: Provides resources, support services, and training for victims of human trafficking and the professionals who assist them, including grant funding, educational materials, and a national task force to combat human trafficking.
Office on Trafficking in Persons: Provides national leadership, resources, and support to combat human trafficking, ensuring the health and well-being of victims through comprehensive services and partnerships.
Law Enforcement Specific Resources
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Provides information on the FBI’s efforts to combat sex and labor trafficking through investigations and partnerships, explains their trauma-informed and victim-centered approach, and offers resources for understanding and reporting human trafficking.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): provides information on how ICE combats human trafficking through investigations, partnerships, victim assistance programs, public awareness campaigns, and resources for law enforcement and the public.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Provides information on recognizing signs of human trafficking, raising community awareness, and reporting suspected incidents, along with resources tailored for various professionals and community leaders to combat human trafficking.
Health Care Provider Specific Resources
HEAL Trafficking: Provides resources, training, and tools for health care professionals to identify and support victims of human trafficking, including educational videos, webinars, the PEARR tool, and a protocol toolkit
National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center: Offers resources and training materials to help health care professionals identify and respond to human trafficking. It includes guidelines, protocols, and tools specifically designed for use in healthcare settings.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: PDF that provides health care professionals with guidelines on identifying and responding to human trafficking within healthcare settings. It includes signs to look for, strategies for interacting with potential victims, and protocols for providing appropriate care and support.