What is the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force?
The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) is sponsored by the Westminster Police Department and Community Service Programs, Inc. The OCHTTF works with Orange County Law Enforcement, Federal Law Enforcement, Victim Service providers, community and faith based organizations to identify, rescue, and serve victims of human trafficking in Orange County.

What should I do if I see something that looks like Human Trafficking?
If it is an emergency, call 911. If it looks suspicious, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) Hotline and explain what you have seen. The NHTRC will then contact the appropriate Orange County personnel to follow up.

What are the signs of human trafficking?
A victim of trafficking may look like many people you see every day. However if you see someone who *appears to be unable to speak for themselves *someone else is controlling them *they appear fearful, especially of law enforcement *someone else has their documents (passport/identification) Then, you should call 888.3737.888 (National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline). They will alert the appropriate personnel in Orange County.

What is the Trafficking in Persons Report?
The Trafficking in Persons Report is produced annual by the U.S. State Department and provides an overview on global efforts to identify victims and provide assistance, reduce victim vulnerability, and punish the traffickers. Click here to review the 2009 TIP Report: 2009 Trafficking in Person's Report Please allow time for the report to download. You may also review the report at State Department TIP

How can I order Human Trafficking Awareness resources?
FREE Look Beneath the Surface materials such as posters, brochures, stickers and much more in many languages from Health and Human Services go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking/about/form.htm

Have any Human Trafficking cases been prosecuted in Orange County?
Shyima was rescued from domestic servitude where she had worked seven days a week and slept in the garage. You can read the story by clicking on this link. Shyima's Story

What is OC 1/11?
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11. This is an opportunity to educate our own community about modern day slavery here in the United States. Check out our Online Calendar to find an event near you or plan your own and tell us about it on the ACTION LINE.