Fighting Human Trafficking


Human Trafficking

The Office of the Attorney General is the leading agency in Kentucky's fight against human trafficking.  Human trafficking is the forced exploitation of someone for labor or sex, and trafficking oppresses adults and children of all races, genders, ages, occupations, and backgrounds.  The Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution (TAPP) handles human trafficking cases and assists local law enforcement with resources in an effort to stop human trafficking in the Commonwealth.

Signs of Human Trafficking

A victim of human trafficking:

  • May show signs of physical or mental abuse
  • May not have control over their own money, ID, or personal possessions
  • May not be able to speak on their own behalf or unable to leave on their own
  • May appear to be fearful or submissive
  • May not know what city or state they are in, or where they are living
  • May work excessively long hours
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Request a Training

The Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution offers trainings on how to recognize the signs of and report human trafficking. For more information or to schedule a training, contact the Office of the Attorney General at (502) 696-5300. 

Resources​

Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force

National Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888

National Organization for Victim Assistance
800-TRY-NOVA

Human Trafficking Awareness Poster

Human Trafficking Awareness Window Sticker​