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1. Human Trafficking Overview

Recognizing the signs that someone is experiencing trafficking can potentially save a life. Who is most vulnerable to human trafficking? Individuals are vulnerable to trafficking if they: 

• Have an unstable living situation
• Have previously experienced other forms of violence such as domestic violence or sex abuse
• Are undocumented immigrants 
• Have run away or are involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare system
• Are facing poverty or economic need
• Have a caregiver or family member who has a substance use issue
• Are addicted to drugs or alcohol

2. ALIGHT

ALIGHT - Free Legal Services for survivors. ALIGHT offers resources for survivors and community service providers who work with survivors. They help with identification of legal issues and provide access to legal services. 

Phone: 720-608-6039 (to get connected to free legal help, survivors can call the ALIGHT Intake Advocate Warm Line). 

Legal Service Areas:

• Criminal Records
• Debt Collection 
• Online Privacy 
• Wage theft 
• Identity Theft 
• Contracts
• Survivor-led non-profit formation
• Tax 
• Child Custody
• Assistance with law enforcement investigation/prosecution or trafficker
• Your rights at work
• Understanding of the law 
• Other advocacy, counsel and representation needs in family law, criminal law or civil litigation (ALIGHT does not assist with immigration law issues or murder charges)

3. National Human Trafficking Hotline

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Phone: 1-888-373-7888

Text Line: 233733

Service: Provide safety planning that can include risk assessments, preparation, and contingency plans to increase the safety of victims or individuals at-risk for human trafficking, as well as any agency or individual assisting a victim. Safety plans: 

• Assess the current risk and identify current and potential safety concerns.
• Create strategies for avoiding or reducing the threat of harm. 
• Outline concrete options for responding when safety is threatened or compromised. 

Additional Resources: 

• Potential red flags for human trafficking situations
• General Safety tips
• Online Safety 
• Safety Apps for Smart Phones 
• Safety Tips for Suspicious Employment
• Safety Tips for Domestic or International Travel
• Safety Tips for Suspicious or Controlling Relationships 
• Safety Tips when Leaving a Human Trafficking Situation
• Safety Tips after Exiting a Human Trafficking Situation 
• Tips for Communicating with Someone in a Trafficking or Dangerous Situation 

4. Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

Location: 1031 33rd St. Denver, CO 
Phone: 303-295-0451
Email: [email protected]

Services: 

• Advocacy 
• Training & Education
• Hotline & Resource Directory 
• Leadership Development
• Research and Action 

5. The Avery Center - A Survivor Support Program

The Avery Center - A Survivor Support Program

Location: 5626 W 19th St, Greeley, CO 80634

Services:

• Mentoring, resources, and support services for survivors of domestic sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. 
• Peer support group
• National care package 
• Outreach program
• Community awareness 
• Data informed presentation