What is it like to be a victim of trafficking, particularly as a child? Survivor turned advocate Andi Buerger describes her 17-year ordeal and what she’s doing now to provide the love and support young people need to avoid and recover from the sexual exploitation she endured.
If you’re a victim of trafficking or think you know someone who might be, here’s who you can contact for help.
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE CENTER HOTLINE 1-888-373-7888 or text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) 1-866-347-2423 *report suspected human trafficking/victims
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE 1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
MILITARY HELPLINE 1-888-457-4838 or text MIL1 to 839863
ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE 1-800-923-4357 or text RecoveryNow to 839863
YOUTHLINE 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863