To report a tip or to get help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888
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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