March 19, 2025

Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking

Accurate Biometrics is a fingerprint vendor for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Recently DCFS published an article raising awareness of human trafficking. We would like to share this important contact information.

Millions of men, women and children are trafficked worldwide, including in Illinois. By working together across agencies and with our partners in law enforcement and the community*, Illinois is taking critical steps toward ending human trafficking. Together we can protect and empower the vulnerable with shared responsibility and unwavering commitment.

To report suspected human trafficking or seek help, contact:
National Human Trafficking Hotline: www.humantraffickinghotline.org, 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.

ISP Investigative Tips website: https://isptips.illinois.gov/

For children at risk, immediately call 911 and the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). For non-emergency contact, you can go online to childabuse.illinois.gov

*Illinois partners include DCFS, the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and various community organizations raising awareness of Human Trafficking

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