Human Trafficking Initiative

Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person for labor or commercial sex through force, fraud, coercion, and/or compulsion. Human traffickers victimize people of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and in communities big and small, suburban and rural. Victims experience significant trauma and may face complex barriers when seeking safety and support.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has made combatting and preventing human trafficking a top priority. Through the Human Trafficking Initiative, the office works to assist professionals in identifying victims and providing trauma-responsive interventions, strengthening support for survivors, and advancing impact through data, legislation, research, and survivor-informed strategies.

To learn more, contact the Human Trafficking Initiative team at HTI@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.