HELP IS AVAILABLE
Housing Guide "Louisiana Human Trafficking Survivor Housing Resource Guide".
Services in the Greater New Orleans region "Human Trafficking Survivor Services Resource Guide".
Services in the State of Louisiana “Human Trafficking Prevention Resouce Center of Louisiana
National Directory of Services “National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711)
Human trafficking is when a person is forced, tricked, or coerced into doing sex or labor work. This includes work that may be considered illegal or informal, such as begging, doing odd jobs, or selling illegal items or sex. If your feel like you can't leave your job, or if you are being forced to sell sex, you may be a victim of trafficking.
The Task Force partners with service providers across the Greater New Orleans region to make sure that victims and survivors of trafficking have all the services they need. Services available include:
childcare
legal services
educational and vocational training
medical & dental services
counseling & mental health services
criminal justice advocacy
24-hour crisis/emergency response
ongoing case management
housing and shelter- emergency and long term
protection and safety planning
immigration services
transportation
more!
“In a victim-centered approach, the victim's wishes, safety, and well-being take priority in all matters and procedures.” - Office for Victims of Crimes
ACCESS SERVICES
Any person who has experienced trafficking is able to access Task Force-funded services, regardless of: immigration status, race, gender, age, when/where the trafficking situation occurred, how you make your money, etc. Children accompanying victims/survivors of trafficking are also eligible for these services.
Be referred to a Task Force service provider (Covenant House New Orleans *lead funded partner*, Eden Centers, New Orleans Family Justice Center, Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR), Institute for Indian Development) by law enforcement, legal service providers, or social service providers; or
Contact the Task Force directly for a referral to the correct service provider for the individual's needs.
HOTLINE RESOURCES
For children in Louisiana: Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS): 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437)
Social services in Louisiana: Via Link 211- dialing 2-1-1 OR 504-269-2673
Domestic Violence: National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Sexual Abuse: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Dating Violence: National Dating Abuse Helpline, 24 hour Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
Runaway and Homeless Youth: National Runaway Safeline, 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Missing Children and Child Pornography: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
Trans support: Trans Lifeline for suicide prevention and support: 877-565-8860
