Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. There are different forms of human trafficking such as sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and child trafficking. It is a crime that affects millions of people around the world.

Trained and certified advocates at Quigley House can help survivors with:

  • 24-hour helpline: A 24/7 helpline to provide immediate crisis intervention.  A trained advocate will answer to assist your needs.  All calls are confidential with non-judgmental support. 904-284-0061

  • Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning: A prompt response by a trained advocate, which provides education of trauma and how to safety plan around your unique situation.

  • Information and Referrals: The trained advocate will respond promptly and will provide information and referrals if necessary.  Information about resources in the community, emergency shelter, court accompaniment, and victim’s compensation is available.

  • Advocate or Accompaniment: The advocate or accompaniment is the individual help to the survivor for legal or medical needs: ongoing support for a forensic exam, including during the exam, law enforcement interviews, and the criminal justice system, and any questions or the survivor may have.

  • System Coordination: Quigley House will provide system coordination for the survivors, by establishing a relationship with other agencies to best support survivors. 

  • Victim does not have ID or travel documents

  • Victim has been coached in talking to law enforcement and immigration officials

  • Victim is in forced labor situation or sex trade

  • Victim’s salary is garnished to pay off smuggling fees

  • Victim is threatened with deportation or arrest

  • Victim has been harmed or denied food, water, sleep, or medical care

Common Trafficking Indicators

Resources

  • The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) — 1-888-373-7888 toll free. 24-hour hotline.

  • The Florida Abuse Hotline — 1-800-96-ABUSE.

  • The U.S. Department of Justice Hotline — 1-888-428-7581

  • Jacksonville Sheriff's Office non-emergency number — 904-630-0500

  • Clay County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number: 904-264-6512

  • Her Song Jacksonville — 904-513-0203 — www.hersong.org

  • FCASV- Florida Council against Sexual Violence — 888-956-7273

  • Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center — 904-598-0901 — www.seethegirl.org