WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $35 million grant to Compass Connections to operate the National Human Trafficking Hotline. This five-year investment aims to improve crisis responsiveness and coordination with survivor advocates and law enforcement.
Acting Assistant Secretary Andrew Gradison highlighted the decision to change service providers due to ongoing concerns, saying, “ACF heard ongoing concerns about the National Human Trafficking Hotline and acted quickly to select a new service provider to strengthen coordination, connect survivors with high-quality resources and, as appropriate, share information with law enforcement to help survivors leave their trafficking situation or find justice.”
The grant increases annual funding to $7 million, reflecting the Trump Administration’s commitment to protecting survivors. Since 2007, the hotline has received nearly 1.5 million contacts and identified over 115,000 potential trafficking situations.
The new grant includes measures to prioritize contacts from individuals in immediate danger or minors at risk. It also mandates creating a law enforcement engagement plan and annual training to enhance coordination and trust.
For immediate assistance, call the hotline at 1-888-373-7888, text HELP to 233733, or use the live chat at humantraffickinghotline.org.
