Human trafficking is a huge issue:

so what can you do?

See something?
Say something.

Awareness saves lives.

You can safely report cases of suspected trafficking at 888-373-7888 or text INFO to 233733. We have received many referrals to provide victims with life saving therapy from this hotline over the years.

Here is a list of common warning signs for labor and sex trafficking. To request a training for your community, school, or business, please email info@humansave.org.

The individual appears fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense or nervous, and paranoid
They avoid eye contact
They seem to lack health care and appears malnourished
They show signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture
They have few or no personal possessions
They are not in control of their money; no financial records or bank account
They are not in control of theirown identification documents
They are not allowed or able to speak for themselves (common sign to look for in airports, hotels, etc)
They are unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips
They work excessively long and/or unusual hours
They owe a large debt and are unable to pay it off (common in labor trafficking)
Unable to clarify where they are staying
Lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or does not know what city they are in
Loss of sense of time
Numerous inconsistencies in their story
Chronic runaway, especially in youth
Disappears late at night and is always “dead tired” in morning classes
Suddenly shows up with expensive items (shoes, clothes, phone, etc) without the means to pay for or explain how they got these items
Has a much older boyfriend or girlfriend (eg 12 year old girl with 19 year old boyfriend)
Is much more sexualized than is considered age appropriate–this is for girls AND boys

Connect to the solution by supporting a survivor

Although Human Trafficking is a large global issue, we can each be a part of the solution by supporting someone’s healing. As a mental health organization, we have had the privilege of watching lives transform with the right resources and support. Never underestimate the power of caring, and of rallying our friends, family, and community to uplift someone in their greatest time of need.

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What we do

Mental health treatment

We provide life-saving therapy for survivors ages 2+ and their families across CA. Our focus is on true healing rather than symptom reduction to end generational cycles of violence and trauma. We offer private practice caliber therapy at no cost to our clients.

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Awareness + prevention

We work with youth, businesses, and community members to spread awareness on the issue, share what they can do to keep themselves and loved ones safe, and ignite and empower them to join the fight against human trafficking.

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life skills curriculum

We work with partner organizations to offer survivors workshops that build foundational skills such as effective decision making, mindful parenting for trauma survivors, journaling, boundary setting skills, and more.

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clinical training

We specialize in training other service providers on how to identify and treat the severe trauma often experienced by survivors and their families. Our goal is to work with others to best serve this population as we acknowledge that we can’t do this work alone..

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No matter your background, we need YOU.

Whether you think you belong in the anti-trafficking space–and maybe ESPECIALLY if you don’t feel like you belong here: we need YOU. It will take all of us, from all walks of life, to protect the most vulnerable among us.