Get Help. Get Informed. Take Action.

Whether you are seeking immediate help, looking to understand the realities of human trafficking, or eager to make a difference, you’ve come to the right place. This page is designed to connect survivors, allies, and advocates with trusted resources for support, safety, and education.

For those in crisis or needing urgent assistance, we’ve compiled hotline numbers, local service providers, and national organizations offering shelter, legal aid, counseling, and more. For those who want to learn, we provide links to in-depth training, survivor stories, and tools to raise awareness in your community.

Ending human trafficking takes all of us. Whether you are here to find help, build knowledge, or join the fight, these resources are a powerful place to start.

For Those Seeking Help:

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline:
    1-888-373-7888 (24/7)

    Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733
    Live chat: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/chat

  • CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking):
    Hotline: 888-539-2373 |
    Provides emergency shelter, legal services, survivor advocacy, and case management. castla.org

  • GIVE – MENTOR – LOVE Foundation:
    Direct assistance for LA County youths and young adults in crisis, including survivors of sex trafficking. Services: housing support, mentoring, emergency needs. givementorlove.org

  • East Los Angeles Women’s Center (ELAWC):
    24/7 bilingual hotline: 800-585-6231 |
    Services: crisis counseling, emergency shelter, medical advocacy, and Project HEAL for trauma recovery. elawc.org

  • ZOE Los Angeles:
    Focuses on prevention, rescue, and restoration for child trafficking victims. gozoe.org

  • Saving Innocence:
    Crisis response and advocacy for youth victims of sex trafficking in LA County. savinginnocence.org

For Those Who Want to Learn More:

  • Polaris Project:
    Detailed training, survivor stories, and research. polarisproject.org

  • Blue Campaign (DHS):
    Awareness materials and online training to help the public identify and report trafficking. dhs.gov/blue-campaign

  • Bureau of International Labor Affairs: List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/reports/child-labor/list-of-goods

  • Freedom Collaborative:
    Global anti-trafficking network and learning platform. freedomcollaborative.org

  • California Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Page:
    Statewide reports, victim services directory, and legal info. oag.ca.gov/human-trafficking

  • UNODC Human Trafficking Portal:
    Global data and reports on human trafficking trends. unodc.org

  • Recommended Books & Documentaries:

    • “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn

    • “The Slave Next Door” by Kevin Bales & Ron Soodalter

    • “Girls Like Us” by Rachel Lloyd

    • “What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery” by John Vanek

    • Documentaries: “Not My Life”, “I Am Jane Doe”, “Very Young Girls”

    • Film: “Sold” Directed by Jeffrey Brown. https://soldthemovie.com/trailers/