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Our research helps leaders gain a deeper understanding of human trafficking and catalyzes evidence-based solutions.
Our research helps leaders gain a deeper understanding of human trafficking and catalyzes evidence-based solutions.
Our research helps leaders gain a deeper understanding of human trafficking and catalyzes evidence-based solutions.
Featured Publication
2026 State Human Trafficking Report
2026 State Human Trafficking Report
2026 State Human Trafficking Report
Jan 28, 2026
Mapping State Policy Responses to Human Trafficking
The report examines how all 50 states have built their legal responses to human trafficking over the past two decades. Drawing on a comprehensive database of 25 prevention, protection, and prosecution policies from 2003–2024, it highlights where states have made substantial progress, where gaps persist, and how policy priorities differ across the country—particularly the imbalance between prosecution-focused approaches and underdeveloped prevention strategies.
Federal Enforcement and Accountability Trends
The report analyzes more than 2,500 federally prosecuted human trafficking cases from 2000–2023 to assess how often and where federal anti-trafficking prosecutions occur. It explores geographic variation in prosecutions, differences by trafficking type, and patterns in victim and defendant counts, revealing how enforcement priorities shape which forms of trafficking are most likely to result in federal accountability.
Indicators of Trafficking Risk and Market Activity
The report integrates data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, online commercial sex advertisements, and illicit massage businesses to illuminate where trafficking may be occurring beyond the courtroom. By triangulating reports from victims and community members with demand- and venue-based indicators, it identifies states with high levels of suspected activity, gaps between reporting and federal enforcement, and areas where trafficking risks may persist despite strong policy frameworks.
Mapping State Policy Responses to Human Trafficking
The report examines how all 50 states have built their legal responses to human trafficking over the past two decades. Drawing on a comprehensive database of 25 prevention, protection, and prosecution policies from 2003–2024, it highlights where states have made substantial progress, where gaps persist, and how policy priorities differ across the country—particularly the imbalance between prosecution-focused approaches and underdeveloped prevention strategies.
Federal Enforcement and Accountability Trends
Indicators of Trafficking Risk and Market Activity
All research
All research
All research
Jan 30, 2026
A Collaborative Approach to Building a Human Trafficking Data Ecosystem: A Blueprint for Shared Governance, Technology, and Terminology
A Collaborative Approach to Building a Human Trafficking Data Ecosystem: A Blueprint for Shared Governance, Technology, and Terminology
A Collaborative Approach to Building a Human Trafficking Data Ecosystem: A Blueprint for Shared Governance, Technology, and Terminology
This Harvard Data Science Review article introduces a collaborative framework for building a survivor-centered Human Trafficking Data Ecosystem. It outlines a blueprint for shared governance, modern data infrastructure, and standardized terminology to improve data quality, coordination, and evidence-based responses to trafficking.
Dec 18, 2024
Youth Screenings Report
Youth Screenings Report
Youth Screenings Report
With data on over 100,000 human trafficking screenings among vulnerable youth, our research reveals key insights on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention efforts.
Jan 14, 2025
Trafficker or Trafficked? Predicting Victim versus Offender Status of Female Defendants in Federal Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Using the T.R.A.P. Typology
Trafficker or Trafficked? Predicting Victim versus Offender Status of Female Defendants in Federal Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Using the T.R.A.P. Typology
Trafficker or Trafficked? Predicting Victim versus Offender Status of Female Defendants in Federal Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Using the T.R.A.P. Typology
Our research program on female defendants in federal human trafficking prosecutions reveals that 54% were victims of human trafficking. Explore insights on protecting victims.
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Research Alliance
Research Alliance
Research Alliance
Allies Against Slavery partners with researchers to advance empirical insights into human trafficking. Through our Research Alliance—an expert-sourced network of scholars—we collaborate to accelerate discovery and deepen impact. Whether you're interested in using existing data or shaping new research initiatives, we invite you to join us. Contact us to learn more.
Allies Against Slavery partners with researchers to advance empirical insights into human trafficking. Through our Research Alliance—an expert-sourced network of scholars—we collaborate to accelerate discovery and deepen impact. Whether you're interested in using existing data or shaping new research initiatives, we invite you to join us. Contact us to learn more.
Allies Against Slavery partners with researchers to advance empirical insights into human trafficking. Through our Research Alliance—an expert-sourced network of scholars—we collaborate to accelerate discovery and deepen impact. Whether you're interested in using existing data or shaping new research initiatives, we invite you to join us. Contact us to learn more.
Research Consulting
Research Consulting
Research Consulting
Allies Against Slavery provides research consulting services to organizations and agencies seeking actionable data, advanced analytics, and powerful visualizations. Whether you're advocating for policy change, strengthening programs, or securing funding, our team can help you turn insights into impact. Contact us to learn more.
Allies Against Slavery provides research consulting services to organizations and agencies seeking actionable data, advanced analytics, and powerful visualizations. Whether you're advocating for policy change, strengthening programs, or securing funding, our team can help you turn insights into impact. Contact us to learn more.
Allies Against Slavery provides research consulting services to organizations and agencies seeking actionable data, advanced analytics, and powerful visualizations. Whether you're advocating for policy change, strengthening programs, or securing funding, our team can help you turn insights into impact. Contact us to learn more.
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The new public source of human trafficking data
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The new public source of human trafficking data
This new platform gives you a taste of the insights available through the full Lighthouse product.
The new public source of human trafficking data
This new platform gives you a taste of the insights available through the full Lighthouse product.
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Allies Against Slavery is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS. Tax ID Number: 46-4932633
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© 2025 Allies Against Slavery. All rights reserved.
