Trafficking Hotline

Fighting Sex Trafficking of Latinas in U.S. Cantinas and Bars

Blog Post — September 9, 2016

What you can do to combat this violent, little-known form of trafficking.

How the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Supports the Anti-Trafficking Community

Blog Post — August 4, 2016

Regional Specialist Jenna Novak gave a live webinar presentation about how the NHTRC supports the anti-trafficking community.

Why I Tell States to Use the NHTRC Hotline

Blog Post — June 3, 2016

The NHTRC connects people to critical, life-saving services. However, not everyone is aware of everything that the NHTRC does and how effective it is.

Raising Awareness through Innovative Public/Private Partnerships: The City of Houston and Yellow Cab Houston

Blog Post — May 18, 2016

An innovative alliance between the mayor's office and a taxicab service is aiming to fight human trafficking in Houston.

Video: Real Progress in the Fight to End Modern Slavery

Blog Post — April 4, 2016

Polaris CEO Bradley Myles gives a TEDx speech on human trafficking and our strategy to end it.

Celebrating Three Years of the BeFree Textline

Blog Post — March 31, 2016

The ability to silently send a text message seeking help can mean the difference between a life of exploitation and freedom for many survivors.

From DC to Cape Town: Sharing Our Data Collection Technology with Hotlines Around the World

Blog Post — March 23, 2016

How our data team analyzes the numbers from the hotlines we run—and uses it to work with other anti-trafficking advocates globally.

The Global Modern Slavery Directory: Widening the Safety Net for Survivors Around the World

Blog Post — March 16, 2016

What happens if a situation of human trafficking is occurring in another country? Can Polaris still help? Now we can.

What We’ve Learned from 6,000 Human Trafficking Cases in 2015

Blog Post — January 28, 2016

Nearly 6,000 cases of human trafficking were reported in 2015. And 24% more survivors reached out for help this year compared to 2014.

Human Trafficking Trends (2007-2012)

Published November 1, 2013
Since 2007, the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, operated by Polaris, has worked closely with local partners to help tens of thousands of callers connect with the help and services they need.

Human Trafficking and the Hotel Industry

Published March 1, 2015
Hotels are one of many venues that traffickers use to exploit their victims. As a result, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing the unique role they can play in preventing and disrupting this crime.

Erica May Scherzer Named Ambassador for Polaris

October 6, 2015

Erica is a human rights advocate who has long-supported nonprofit causes in the regions she has lived. Erica joins Polaris to fight for greater resources and action against the $150 billion a year criminal industry that continues to exploit 20.9 million people in forms of modern slavery worldwide.

Need help? Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline.