Research & Policy Resources

Human Trafficking Search (HTS)

Global database on trafficking types (sex, labor, child, etc.), with thousands of resources for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

View

Delta 8.7 Knowledge Platform

Global research hub on forced labor and modern slavery aligned with SDG 8.7, providing evidence-based resources for policymakers and practitioners.

View

UNODC Knowledge Portal

Access to case law, national legislation, and policy documents on trafficking from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

View

Human Trafficking Expert Directory

Searchable directory of anti-trafficking professionals, connecting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with subject matter experts.

View

Anti-Trafficking Review (GAATW)

Peer-reviewed journal on trafficking with a human rights focus, publishing research and analysis from academics and practitioners worldwide.

View

GI-TOC Human Trafficking Publications

Reports and briefs on trafficking trends from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, a global research network.

View

TIP Report (U.S. State Dept.)

Annual global assessment of government efforts to combat trafficking in persons, providing country-specific recommendations and analysis.

View

UNODC Global Report on Trafficking

Biennial global analysis of trafficking flows, patterns, and victim profiles from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

View

Trafficking Statistics & Datasets

Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative

Victim-level trafficking data from IOM, Polaris, and partners, providing anonymized case data to support research and analysis.

View

Traffik Analysis Hub

AI-driven trafficking network analytics using partner-contributed data, helping identify patterns and connections in trafficking operations.

View

Federal Human Trafficking Report

U.S. federal prosecution data dashboard since 2000, providing comprehensive analysis of trafficking cases in the federal court system.

View

Global Modern Slavery Directory

Map and database of 2,700+ global service organizations supporting trafficking survivors and working to combat modern slavery.

View

Global Slavery Index

Country-level slavery estimates and government response rankings by Walk Free, providing comparative data on modern slavery worldwide.

View

ILO Global Estimates

Forced labor and trafficking prevalence based on survey-based modeling from the International Labour Organization.

View

Eurostat Trafficking Statistics

EU-level trafficking data on victims, prosecutions, and trends, providing standardized statistics across European Union member states.

View

IOM Migration Data Portal

Global statistics and visualizations on trafficking and forced labor from the International Organization for Migration.

View

Tools by NGOs & Agencies

Polaris

U.S. trafficking hotline, reports, and statistics portal providing critical data and resources for researchers and practitioners.

View

Thorn – Spotlight

Law enforcement tool using machine learning to find victims in online sex ads, accelerating victim identification and rescue.

View

Freedom Collaborative

Global networking and referral platform for anti-trafficking stakeholders, connecting organizations and professionals worldwide.

View

Tech Against Trafficking Tools

Platforms like DeliverFund, ATII, and Blue Campaign support investigation, awareness, and financial tracking of trafficking operations.

View

Responsible Sourcing Tool

Risk maps and tools to address trafficking in global supply chains, helping businesses identify and mitigate trafficking risks.

View

ECPAT Resources

Global tools and reports focused on child trafficking and sexual exploitation, providing specialized resources for protecting children.

View

Alliance 8.7 Advocacy Tools

Practical toolkits and resources for stakeholders addressing trafficking and forced labor in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 8.7.

View

OSCE Anti-Trafficking Resources

Toolkits and handbooks for trafficking prevention and victim protection from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

View

Freedom Collaborative

Global online platform supporting anti-trafficking collaboration and resource sharing. Connect with researchers, practitioners, and organizations working to combat human trafficking worldwide.

View