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Get Help. Get Informed. Get Engaged.

There’s an ever-growing number of organizations engaged in issues related to human trafficking and sexual exploitation around the U.S. Some provide emergency assistance and referrals to those in the sex trade who need help. Others provide longer term advocacy services to survivors, including legal aid, help with housing, employment, mental health and child welfare needs. Even more organizations engage in education, awareness and advocacy efforts. What follows is a partial list of organizations available to help and inform.