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If you suspect that someone is in danger, do NOT intervene directly. The best way to maintain safety for all involved is to report suspicions.

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If you suspect that someone is being trafficked in real time and/or appears to be in imminent danger:

Call the Police (9-1-1)

Use the phrase, "Potential Trafficking situation".

Describe the immediate concern, who is involved, and if you recognize the individual.

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If the suspected survivor of trafficking is a minor:

Contact: Child Welfare Services (1-800-367-0166)

Key Words: Describe immediate concern, suspected age(s), who is involved, if you recognize individual(s)

Response Times: Available 24/7

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If you have a general suspicion of trafficking

Contact: Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline (1-888-373-7888)

Text: BeFree (233733)

Online: www.humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

Key Words: Share the location (neighborhood, City, State), describe the immediate concern, who is involved and if you recognize the individual(s)

Response Times: Available 24/7

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For Non-Emergency situations or to report a suspected instance of trafficking, you can contact the SB Sheriff's office at the following:
Non-Emergency: 805-683-2724
E-mail: HumanTrafficking@sbsheriff.org (non-emergency only)

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Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. 

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          PHONE: 1-888-373-7888

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          SMS: BEFREE (233733)

              (Text "HELP" or "INFO")

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National Human Trafficking Hotline
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