Reporting for EMS: How to Report
If you suspect human trafficking, be sure to notify local law enforcement first.
Other reports are appropriate as described below:
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When the victim is… |
Who to call |
How to Report and Other Information |
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A minor under the age of 18 |
Department of Children and Families Hotline |
Available in English, Spanish, and Creole. Phone Number to Report1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) Telephone Device for Deaf Individuals1-800-453-5145 Hours of OperationOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week. Website to ReportView Website Child Report FormView Website |
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A vulnerable* adult who is 18 years of age or older. *The statutory definition of a vulnerable adult is a person 18 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to disability, brain damage, or the infirmities of aging. |
Department of Children and Families Hotline |
Available in: English, Spanish, and Creole. Phone Number to Report1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) Telephone Device for Deaf Individuals1-800-453-5145 Hours of OperationOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week. Website to ReportView Website Adult Report FormView Website |
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An adult who is not considered vulnerable and is being trafficked in or involving the U.S or U.S. territories |
National Human Trafficking Hotline |
Available in all languages. Phone Number to Report1-888-373-7888 Telephone Device for Deaf Individuals711 Hours of OperationOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week. Website to ReportView Website |
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Remember: “The statutory definition of a vulnerable adult is a person 18 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to disability, brain damage, or the infirmities of aging.” * |
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Sponsored by the
The Human Trafficking Project was supported by Award No. VF004 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Sponsored by the Institute for Family Violence Studies and the State of Florida.