Reporting, Support, and Victim Advocacy
If you or someone you know is in danger, call 911 immediately. For confidential support, reporting, and resources, use the hotlines and organizations below.
Free, confidential support from trained staff. Available 24/7. Also available via online chat at rainn.org.
Report child sexual exploitation, missing children, and online enticement. The national clearinghouse for missing and exploited children.
Report trafficking situations, get help, or connect with local resources. Text 'HELP' or 'INFO' to 233733. Operated by Polaris Project.
Report online child sexual exploitation and abuse to the Department of Homeland Security. Also report at cybertipline.org.
Submit tips to the FBI about federal crimes including child exploitation, trafficking, and online predators. Available online.
Crisis intervention, information, and referrals to local emergency, social service, and support resources. For children and adults.
Free crisis counseling via text message. Available for anyone in crisis, including survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance abuse, including trauma survivors.
These organizations provide direct support, legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and resources for survivors and their families.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Provides support services, policy advocacy, and prevention education.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
The oldest national victim assistance organization in the US. Provides crisis response, training, and advocacy for crime victims.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Provides direct services, policy advocacy, and resources to help crime victims rebuild their lives.
Office for Victims of Crime — U.S. Department of Justice
Federal office providing funding, training, and resources to support crime victims across the United States.
Polaris Project — Anti-Trafficking Organization
Operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline and works to disrupt trafficking networks and restore freedom to survivors.
Love146 — Child Trafficking Prevention
Works to end child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care, prevention education, and advocacy.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The national clearinghouse for missing and exploited children. Operates the CyberTipline for reporting online exploitation.
Darkness to Light — Stewards of Children
Empowers adults to prevent child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and advocacy.
Child trafficking is one of the most severe forms of child abuse. Awareness, recognition, and reporting are critical to protecting children.
If you suspect trafficking: Do not confront the trafficker. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 911 right away. Do not wait.
If you believe a registered sex offender has moved without updating their address or is violating their registration requirements, contact your local law enforcement or state sex offender registry.
Report online child sexual exploitation, grooming, or suspicious adult contact with minors to the NCMEC CyberTipline at missingkids.org or call 1-800-843-5678.
Report suspected trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or the DHS Know2Protect Tipline at 1-833-591-5669.
Report federal crimes including child exploitation to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.
Every state has a victim compensation program and state-level victim advocacy organizations. The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) maintains a comprehensive directory of state resources.