Human trafficking in the U.S.

Human Trafficking within the U.S. by State

Very little research has been done to determine the extent of human trafficking on the state level. Several state-wide reports have been published however, due to data collection limitations the following statistics should be taken as baseline estimates only. These statistics are not definitive or comprehensive estimates.

California:
 559 – Potential victims identified between Dec. 1, 2005 and March 12, 2007 by five CA Task Forces.
 57 – Number of applications for continued presence submitted during the same time period.
o Source: CA Alliance to Combat Trafficking and Slavery Task Force, Human Trafficking in California Final Report: October 2007.

Virginia:
 43 – Number of trafficking victims served by 4 organizations in Northern Virginia.
o Source: Polaris Project, Fact Sheet on Human Trafficking.

Wisconsin:
 200 – Number of identified cases of sex and labor trafficking.
 85% – Proportion of victims in the 200 identified cases who were adults.
 75% – Proportion of victims in the 200 identified cases who were victims of sex trafficking.
o Data obtained through a survey of over 1,300 sexual assault and domestic violence service providers, law enforcement and district attorney’s offices, with a 30% return rate.
o Source: WI Office of Justice Assistance, Hidden in Plain Sight: A Baseline Survey of Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: February 2008.