Labor trafficking
Labor trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and happens when someone uses force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into any form of work against their will. Labor trafficking is a crime in Washington State.
Common types of labor trafficking include people forced to work in homes as domestic servants, farmworkers coerced through violence as they harvest crops, or factory workers held in inhumane conditions with little to no pay.
If you need urgent assistance or someone is in immediate danger, please call: 911.
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center is a national, toll-free hotline, available to take calls from anywhere in the United States, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. It is a program of the Polaris Project, a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Call them to at (888) 373-7888 to:
- Report a tip about trafficking
- Connect with services in your area
- Request training or technical assistance
The Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network is a coalition of non-governmental organizations that provides direct services to victims of human trafficking in Washington State. You can call their victim assistance line at (206) 245-0782 for:
- Safe housing, food, and clothing
- Immigration and legal assistance
- Interpretation services
- Criminal legal system and victim rights advocacy
- Medical and mental health treatment
- Education and job readiness training
Helpline: (877) 922-4292.
API Chaya works with survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. Services include survivor support services, support groups, and assistance with accessing services for other needs like housing, legal, immigration assistance, mental health, and food and financial assistance programs.
The Coalition works for gender equity and social justice in King County. The local services list includes phone numbers for hotlines and links to websites and phone numbers for domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking service providers.
The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project supports immigrants, asylum-seekers and refugees with immigration related legal needs, including those related to labor trafficking.