Who runs the hotline?

Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is managed by the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHT). For more information about LCHT visit CombatHumanTrafficking.org .

Will I ever know what happened to the person I was concerned about?

To ensure confidentiality for callers and survivors, the hotline does not have feedback loops in place. While it can be difficult to not know if someone was able to access support or seek safety, if you call the hotline to help someone or share information, this is one of the best steps you can take to make a difference in someone’s life.

What happens if I decide to call or text the hotline regarding a situation that I’m suspicious of?

You’ll be connected with a trained hotline advocate who can talk through what you are observing. If you choose to report, they can pass the information along to law enforcement. It is always an option to make the report anonymously – a follow up conversation with law enforcement is not required to report a tip to the hotline.

Is my privacy protected if I contact the hotline?

Yes, callers can remain anonymous. It is not required that you share any personal information if you are over 18. Should you choose to disclose personal information, it will remain confidential unless you request for it to be shared, and give consent.

Traffickers target people who they perceive as being vulnerable. This could be someone of any race, gender, or social or economic status. Contributing factors that can leave someone vulnerable to exploitation include but are not limited to: Poverty Housing insecurity Any unstable living environment Addiction or substance use Lack of support from family, friends LGBTQ+ community Lack of access to services

Who are the traffickers?

Traffickers can be someone of any race, gender, or social or economic status. Often a trafficker is someone the victim knows and trusts such as an intimate partner, employer, friend, or a family member.

Why don’t victims just leave their situation?

It can be very difficult to escape the control of a trafficker. The physical and/or psychological coercion and manipulation a trafficker exercises creates a complex dynamic similar to domestic violence situations. A victim may not understand their circumstances, they may not have adequate resources, or they may not know how to get assistance.

Has the campaign been successful so far?

During the first phase of the campaign, there was a 47 percent increase in calls to the hotline. Campaign impact has been evaluated over time using a variety of different measures including campaign public awareness surveys, media metrics and engagement, as well as the ongoing tracking of calls and tips to Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline. Evaluation results will be reported at the end of 2022. Preliminary Hotline Data There have been 51% more average monthly calls since the campaign launch (average of 51 calls per month before Nov 2020, average 78 calls per month after through June 2022) There has been an average of 30% more calls per month from survivors since the launch of campaign. There have been an average of 58% more tips and referrals per month since the campaign launch (before campaign: 29 monthly average tips/referrals, after campaign: 46 monthly average tips/referrals.

What is human trafficking?

Human trafficking is the exploitation of another person through force, fraud, or coercion for some type of labor, including commercial sex. Human trafficking consists of the denial of a person’s human right to freedom and basic dignity.

How is the campaign funded?

Three different federal grants have supported the implementation of the campaign through 2022. The 2020 Campaign was supported by federal grant #2018-V2-GX-0050 while the 2021-2022 Campaign is supported by federal grants 2020-VA-21-PA002-00 and 2020-VA-21-601-00. All grant funding was issued by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.

What are the goals of the campaign?

The goals of the public awareness campaign are: To increase awareness of different types of human trafficking in Colorado. Shift preconceived ideas about human trafficking Elevate the belief that human trafficking can exist in any Colorado community. Create a statewide culture that does not tolerate human trafficking.

What is the Colorado Human Trafficking Council?

Established through legislation in 2014, housed under the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office for Victims Program, the Council coordinates statewide anti-human trafficking efforts. The 35-person council represents state and non-government agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, regional coalitions and task forces, legal services, victim service providers, academia, faith-based organizations and survivor leaders. The Council is designed to: Bring together leadership from community-based and statewide anti-trafficking efforts Build and enhance collaboration among communities and counties within the state Establish and improve comprehensive services for victims and survivors of human trafficking Assist in the successful prosecution of human traffickers Help prevent human trafficking in Colorado Learn more about The Council’s Guiding Principles.

What is the prevalence of human trafficking in Colorado?

Statistics about human trafficking happening in Colorado can be hard to quantify, reinforcing the need for a public awareness campaign. Each year, the Colorado Human Trafficking Council publishes an Annual Report that lists the total number of cases filed using one of the human trafficking statutes. These crimes are often under-reported because there is a lack of understanding of what it looks like, who it happens to, and where it happens across the state.

常见问题

谁运营热线？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:43:17+00:00

谁运营热线？

科罗拉多州的人口贩运热线由打击人口贩运实验室 (LCHT) 管理。有关 LCHT 的更多信息，请访问打击贩卖人口.org.

我会知道我关心的人发生了什么事吗？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:17:32+00:00

我会知道我关心的人发生了什么事吗？

为确保呼叫者和幸存者的机密性，热线没有适当的反馈回路。虽然很难不知道某人是否能够获得支持或寻求安全，但如果您拨打热线帮助某人或分享信息，这是您可以采取的改变某人生活的最佳步骤之一。

如果我决定就我怀疑的情况拨打热线或发短信，会发生什么情况？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:17:08+00:00

如果我决定就我怀疑的情况拨打热线或发短信，会发生什么情况？

您将与训练有素的热线倡导者联系，他可以通过您所观察到的内容进行交谈。如果您选择举报，他们可以将信息传递给执法部门。匿名举报始终是一种选择——无需与执法部门进行后续对话即可向热线举报举报。

如果我拨打热线电话，我的隐私是否受到保护？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:16:32+00:00

如果我拨打热线电话，我的隐私是否受到保护？

是的，来电者可以保持匿名。如果您年满 18 岁，则不需要共享任何个人信息。如果您选择披露个人信息，除非您要求共享并同意，否则它将保密。

谁是受害者迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:29:55+00:00

谁是受害者

贩运者以他们认为易受伤害的人为目标。这可以是任何种族、性别或社会或经济地位的人。可能使某人容易受到剥削的促成因素包括但不限于：

贫穷
住房不安全
任何不稳定的居住环境
成瘾或物质使用
缺乏家人、朋友的支持
LGBTQ +社区
无法获得服务

谁是人贩子？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:27:47+00:00

谁是人贩子？

人贩子可以是任何种族、性别或社会或经济地位的人。贩运者通常是受害人认识和信任的人，例如亲密伙伴、雇主、朋友或家庭成员。

为什么受害者不离开他们的处境？迈克·普拉特2022-11-27T16:27:38+00:00

为什么受害者不离开他们的处境？

逃脱贩运者的控制可能非常困难。贩运者进行的身体和/或心理胁迫和操纵造成了类似于家庭暴力情况的复杂动态。受害者可能不了解自己的处境，他们可能没有足够的资源，或者他们可能不知道如何获得帮助。

到目前为止，该活动是否成功？汤妮雅2022-11-27T16:33:01+00:00

到目前为止，该活动是否成功？

在活动的第一阶段，拨打热线的电话增加了 47%。随着时间的推移，已经使用各种不同的措施评估了活动的影响，包括活动公众意识调查、媒体指标和参与度，以及对科罗拉多州人口贩运热线电话和提示的持续跟踪。评估结果将于2022年底报告。
初步热线数据

自活动启动以来，每月平均来电次数增加了 51%（51 年 2020 月之前平均每月有 78 次来电，到 2022 年 XNUMX 月之后平均每月有 XNUMX 次来电）
自活动启动以来，幸存者平均每月拨打的电话增加了 30%。
自活动启动以来，每月平均增加 58% 的提示和推荐（活动前：每月平均 29 次提示/推荐，活动后：每月平均 46 次提示/推荐。

什么是人口贩运？汤妮雅2022-11-27T15:44:00+00:00