Human Trafficking
All services are not guaranteed. Please encourage folks to call the agency to confirm access to services.
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN WORKING WITH TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS
Trafficking survivors often experience many forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. This may make a person less likely to seek help or trust helping professionals.
Distrust in law enforcement
Distrust in helping professionals (i.e Advocates)
Distrust in medical professionals
Safety, fear of trafficker
Housing or lack of housing
Lack of support persons
Often do not identify as a victim or sexual violence or human trafficking
HOW TO IDENTIFY A POTENTIAL VICTIM:
Accompanied by another person who appears controlling
Signs of physical or pyschological abuse
Lack of identification (State ID, Passport, etc.)
Under 18 and providing commercial sex acts (exchange of "sex" for money, gifts, phone, place to sleep, etc.)
Refers to someone as "pimp" or "daddy"
Uses language from "the life," "trick," "date," "the game," (see handout Glossary of Terms below for more information
Person has a tattoo or "brand" and is reluctant to talk about it (common examples: name on face, arm, ankle, lower back, crown or fruit symbol)
Person displays secrecy about the assault
Shared phone with a non-family member
Multiple Assailants
WHAT TO DO AS AN ADVOCATE IF YOU SUSPECT HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
Follow the victim's lead
Work with medical professionals to ensure access to care
Let the victim know their options about reporting:
Not reporting is an option!
Report to local law enforcement
Report to FBI's 24-Hour Desk
312-421-6700
Press 2 when prompted
Report to National Human Trafficking Hotline
Provide information about suspected Trafficker without disclosing own name
888-373-7888
Provide as many details as possible about the type of trafficking, location, offenders, phone numbers, etc.
Do not promise safety!
Call your BU if you need assistance.
LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES
*Some agencies are religiously affiliated.
REFUGE FOR WOMEN
Location: Lombard, IL
Phone Number Unavailable.
Intake Application online via website.
RAHAB'S DAUGHTERS
Location: Barrington, IL
24/7 Hotline: 833-463-9329
Services Available: Prevention, Rescue, Rehabilitation & Reintegration
NEW NAME
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Phone: 630-465-0802
(Not available 24/7, but will try to respond within 24 hours.)
Services Available: Outreach, Prevention, Education, etc.
Services available in Spanish
SALVATION ARMY STOP-IT PROGRAM - COOK COUNTY
24/7 Hotline: 877-606-3158
Additional Services Available: Case Management, Connection to Salvation Army Assistance programs
STOP-IT Salvation Army Program.pdfNAOMI'S HOUSE
https://www.moodychurch.org/naomis-house/
Phone: 312-327-8600
Location: Multiple Locations in Chicagoland Area
Services: Long term residential and therapeutic programs for women who have survived commercial sexual exploitation. Application submitted via website.
A SAFE PLACE
https://asafeplaceforhelp.org/
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-7233 (SAFE)
Location: Zion, IL (LAKE COUNTY)
Services: Emergency Shelter, Supportive housing, transitional housing, individual and group counseling, courthouse advocacy, family visitation center
YOUTH RESOURCES
RECLAIM13
24/7 Hotline: 312-462-3306
Services: Safe House for Trafficked Minors (10-17), Young Adult Program, Community Mentors
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
24/7 Hotline: 800-RUNAWAY
or 800-786-2929
Information for both teens and parents.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPOLITED CHILDREN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS
WINGS SHELTER PROGRAM
24 Hour Hotline: 847-221-5680
Location: Palatine (West Cook County)
Services: Emergency Shelter & Long-Term Housing, Counseling, Advocacy
Services Available in Spanish & Polish
YWCA - EVANSTON
24 Hour Hotline: 877-718-1868
Location: Evanston (East Cook County)
Services: Emergency Shelter & Long-Term Housing, Counseling, Advocacy, Community Education/Training
Services Available in Spanish
TURNING POINT
24 Hour Hotline: 815-338-8081
Location: McHenry County
Services: Emergency Shelter & Long-Term Housing, Counseling, Advocacy
Services Available in Spanish
HOME OF THE SPARROW
https://www.hosparrow.org/services/
Phone: 815-271-5444
Location: McHenry County
Day Program: M-Th 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Services: Short-term transitional shelter program, Rapid Rehousing, Affordable housing program and subsidized housing.
Services Available in Spanish
HANDOUTS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS - SALVATION ARMY STOPIT!
STOP-ITGlossary of Terms and Red Flags.pdfHUMAN TRAFFICKING TIPS & RESOURCES
Human Trafficking Flyer.pdfINDICATORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE
Indicators for Law Enforcement Sector - Center for Prevention of Abuse.pdfINDICATORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING - CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE
Human Trafficking Indicators - Center for Prevention of Abuse.pdfNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION:
