To report suspicious non-emergency human trafficking activity, contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 220-TIPS. For urgent or life threatening situations, or if you suspect someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Here are some signs that someone could potentially be a trafficking victim:

What should I do if I believe I have identified a victim of human trafficking? Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Ask for assistance with assessment and next steps, following all HIPAA & mandatory reporting regulations.

Feb 6, 2025 · With pictures posted of at least 21 children from Suffolk now missing, county leaders united on Thursday to announce how they hope to get rid of what's called the "silo effect" - when different...

Feb 6, 2025 · Suffolk County officials announced Thursday a new anti-human-trafficking initiative they say will improve communication and coordination between law enforcement and other groups after a child...

Feb 5, 2025 · Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney tells News 12 that human trafficking is "prevalent" in Suffolk. The program would also provide mental health services for victims and their families after a child is returned home.

Jan 24, 2025 · YAPHANK, Suffolk County (WABC) -- A first-of-its-kind anti-human trafficking unit in Suffolk County is working to support victims and put an end to recruitment inside jails.

Feb 11, 2025 · According to statistics provided by local law enforcement agencies, more than 350 victims in Suffolk County have been identified as victims of human trafficking with over 220 traffickers...

As part of the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative (SCATI), supported by federal funding, we work to identify survivors, deliver comprehensive services, support the prosecution of traffickers, and educate the community to prevent future trafficking crimes.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office has a long history of supporting juvenile and adult victims of commercial sexual exploitation and ensuring that they are treated with dignity while receiving the multifaceted services necessary to rebuild their lives.

Jan 15, 2025 · Presentations from Keynote Speaker Cody Vigil, district attorneys and professionals in the human trafficking field. Learn more about human trafficking and how you, as a professional or community member, can join the fight against human trafficking. DATE: JANUARY 24, 2025 DOORS OPEN: 8:30AM CONFERENCE: 9AM-4PM. 560 WHEELER RD, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788