What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the exploitation of humans for purposes such as sexual and labor servitude where something of value is exchanged (money, food, housing, drugs, etc.) through the means of force, fraud or coercion.
**For minors under 18, force, fraud or coercion does not need to be present.**
What does Human Trafficking look like in Tennessee?
Risk Factors for
Human Trafficking
Although anyone can be impacted by human trafficking, people of color, immigrants, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are disproportionally exploited.
Suspect Trafficking?
Do
If you suspect someone is being trafficked, call the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline at (855) 558-6484.
Take down as much information as possible about the individual and their situation (i.e. demographics), but only if you are in a safe place.
If you are working with an individual who has disclosed a trafficking history, call the End Slavery Tennessee referral line at (615) 806-6899 ext. 18.
Refer yourself! End Slavery Tennessee accepts self-referrals as well as referrals made by other agencies.
Recommend End Slavery Tennessee as a resource to others.
Don’t
Jeopardize your safety or become involved in an unsafe situation.
Take on the responsibility of law enforcement or trained mental health professionals. To prevent further traumatization, in depth interviews with the potential victim should be conducted by mental health professionals, law enforcement professionals or legal experts.