Feds Probe How Hotline Chats Save Trafficking Victims Better
Published Date: 7/16/2025
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Summary
The government wants to learn how the National Human Trafficking Hotline works with communities, police, and other hotlines. They’ll collect new information to see how calls are handled and how the hotline spreads the word. This helps improve support for people affected by trafficking, with no big costs or changes right now.
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