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According to a 2022 report by the International Labor Organization, Walk Free Foundation, and the International Organization for Migration, approximately 27.6 million people globally experienced labor trafficking in 2021.…

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Human trafficking disproportionately affects children and youth, in particular those who lack stable support networks or have been exposed to or are involved with the child welfare system. While these children and youth receive services or are placed…

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Twelve initiatives led by survivors of human trafficking will receive up to $20,000 in federal funding, coaching and other support to strengthen community-based responses to human trafficking. Selected after a national call for innovative ideas, the Anti-Trafficking Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability (ATLIS) project builds the capacity of survivor-led organizations,…

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This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the application and selection processes for the ATLIS Project. NHTTAC program staff discuss information such as the timeline, requirements, expected outcomes, and eligibility criteria. A recording of the webinar is now available. 

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The updated Spanish SOAR Online modules include refreshed content based on current research and promising practices, a brand-new look, and an improved user interface. The Spanish version of SOAR to Health and Wellness now incorporates audience-specific content, with a “choose your professional setting” feature for users.

ATLIS Project Applications Are Now Open

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 ATLIS Project

The Office on Trafficking in Persons’ (OTIP) National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) is delighted to announce the second iteration of the Anti-Trafficking Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability (ATLIS) Project. By providing tailored support and tools to build capacity, this…

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The Office on Trafficking in Persons’ (OTIP) National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) launched a brand-new module, SOAR for Procurement Professionals in Healthcare Systems. This course is for professionals in healthcare systems involved in the procurement of goods and services. It examines the risk of forced labor and labor trafficking in healthcare,…

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The Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations is a collection of new and existing resources that builds organizational capacity to meaningfully collaborate with and support staff, volunteers, and consultants with lived experience in human trafficking. The toolkit is a resource for anti-trafficking organizations, coalitions, task forces, volunteer programs, and…

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The Adult Human Trafficking Screening Tool and Guide helps healthcare, behavioral health, social services, and public health professionals assess adult patients or clients for human trafficking victimization or risk for potential trafficking victimization. The tool is available in

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The Human Trafficking School Safety Protocol (HTSSP) Toolkit will help schools and school districts plan, develop, and implement an HTSSP, ensuring consistent support to all students impacted by trafficking.

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The Office on Trafficking in Persons’ National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center is seeking individuals with lived experience and other allied professionals working to address human trafficking and related issues that impact youth across the North Central Great Lakes Region of the United States (Illinois, Indiana,…

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On December 1, the Office on Trafficking in Persons in partnership with the Children’s Bureau, through the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, launched a brand new module, Responding to Human Trafficking Through the Child Welfare System. This advanced training is for providers who serve children, youth, and families who may be connected to…

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