Human Trafficking
At SOOAR, we are dedicated to preventing human trafficking and advocating for the rights of survivors. We believe everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves to live a fulfilling, safe life.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Get Help / Report Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline24/7 Confidential: 1-888-373-7888
• TTY: 711
• Text 233733
If you see something, say something. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery involving the exploitation of individuals for labor or sexual purposes. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. At SOOAR, we raise awareness, offer resources, and support prevention efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and survivors.
Report human trafficking
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery involving the exploitation of individuals for labor or sexual purposes. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. At SOOAR, we raise awareness, offer resources, and support prevention efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and survivors.
Types of Trafficking
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Sex Trafficking – individuals forced (via force, fraud, or coercion) into performing sex acts for money or something of value.
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Labor Trafficking – individuals forced (via force, fraud, or coercion) to work against their will.
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Sex & Labor – cases involving both forced labor and forced sex exploitation.
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If You Have Information
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:
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Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888) — available 24/7.
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Text the hotline at 233733. Message/data rates may apply.
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Chat via the hotline’s live chat at [humantraffickinghotline.org/chat].
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Submit an anonymous tip online, unless it's an urgent or recent situation—then call, text, or chat.
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Interpreters are available by phone. The hotline will review the information you provide. You may remain anonymous. Note: If the person is under 18 or in imminent danger, and you provide identifying info, staff may be required to report to law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
Training & Continuing Education
All adult human trafficking awareness trainings are offered through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. To qualify for full Continuing Education Units (CEUs), participants must:
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Attend all sessions in full.
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Complete any required assignments and daily self-study/homework.
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Make up any missed classes.
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Submit all self-paced work by the end of class. Partial credit is not awarded.
All adult participants receive Continuing Education Credits through the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals. To qualify for full credit, participants must:
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Attend all scheduled sessions in full
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Complete required assignments and home-study or pre-class work
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Submit all self-paced tasks by the end of training
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Make up any missed sessions
Partial credit is not awarded.