Sex Trafficking
The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act through force, fraud, or coercion.
New York · Registered Nonprofit
End Trafficking International works to prevent exploitation, support survivors, and strengthen the systems that protect the vulnerable.
About Us
Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people through force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. It is one of the most serious human rights violations of our time.
End Trafficking International is a New York-registered nonprofit established to confront this reality with practical, professional work. We concentrate on prevention education, public awareness, connecting survivors to appropriate services, and advocating for stronger protections under the law.
Our approach is grounded in dignity, evidence, and respect for survivors. We partner with communities, service providers, and concerned citizens who refuse to look away.
The Issue
Trafficking takes many forms. Knowing the reality is the first step toward ending it.
The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act through force, fraud, or coercion.
The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of involuntary servitude or debt bondage.
Traffickers exploit vulnerability. Victims can be adults or children, U.S. citizens or foreign nationals, and come from every background. Poverty, migration, homelessness, and prior trauma increase risk.
Trafficking occurs in cities and rural areas, in homes, businesses, and online. It is present in New York and across the United States and the world. It is not limited to any single community or neighborhood.
Our Work
We focus on practical areas that together create meaningful progress.
Education and outreach in schools, workplaces, and communities to reduce vulnerability and stop exploitation before it begins.
Clear, accurate information that helps the public recognize the signs of trafficking and respond in a responsible, informed way.
Connecting survivors to trauma-informed services, legal pathways, and resources that respect their dignity, choices, and long-term recovery.
Supporting stronger laws, better enforcement, and policies that protect the vulnerable and hold traffickers accountable.
Why It Matters
It happens in every community, including New York. Victims are adults and children. Traffickers use force, fraud, and coercion. Silence, stigma, and lack of awareness allow the crime to continue.
End Trafficking International exists so fewer people remain invisible and more people can find a path to lasting freedom and stability.
Stand With UsFreedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.— Martin Luther King Jr.
Get Involved
Every form of support strengthens the work against trafficking.
Financial support fuels prevention programs, awareness campaigns, and pathways that help survivors rebuild their lives.
Make a Gift →Share skills in education, outreach, administration, communications, or advocacy. Committed partners are welcome.
Express Interest →Understand the signs of trafficking and share accurate information within your networks and community.
Get in Touch →Organizations, faith communities, schools, and businesses can collaborate on prevention and awareness initiatives.
Explore Partnership →Resources
Confidential, 24/7 support and information for victims, survivors, and those who want to report tips.
1-888-373-7888
Text BeFree (233733)
humantraffickinghotline.org
Signs can include restricted movement, fear of authority, signs of physical abuse, someone else controlling documents or money, or stories that do not add up. Trust your instincts and report concerns safely.
For organizational inquiries, partnership, volunteering, or general questions:
Contact
Whether you want to support the work, explore partnership, volunteer, or learn more, we welcome your message. All inquiries are handled with care and confidentiality.