Victim Needs

Victims of human trafficking are vulnerable human beings who have been subjected to severe physical and emotional coercion. These trafficking victims are usually in desperate need of assistance. Victims of human trafficking need to know that once they come in contact with law enforcement officers, they should feel protected and safe.

There are benefits and services available to trafficking victims. And the TVPA authorizes special benefits and services to adult victims who are willing to cooperate in the prosecution of their traffickers and to minor victims regardless of whether they are willing to cooperate. These benefits and services include legal, healthcare, counseling, housing, food, medical, cash and employment assistance.

HHS has also created a toll-free number for law enforcement officers to call if they have identified a victim of trafficking. By calling the Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline, 1.888.3737.888, you can help identified victims of trafficking get this assistance, and they can help you prosecute and convict the real criminals. For more information on human trafficking visit www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking.

There are four general areas of victim needs:

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