As part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) develops anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs to prevent human trafficking and support survivors and advises the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families on HHS’s anti-trafficking activities.
We aim to:
- Build the capacity of health and human services to respond to trafficking.
- Increase the identification of people who experience trafficking and help them access services.
- Improve health and well-being outcomes for survivors.
OTIP uses a public health approach, drawing on expertise from a range of disciplines, including health, education, social services, and policy.
Mission
OTIP works to address human trafficking by leading and supporting systems that prevent trafficking and protect people who have experienced trafficking—helping them rebuild their lives and strengthen their health and well-being.
Values
OTIP programs and initiatives are:
- Results Driven: We hold ourselves accountable and focus on measurable, achievable, and impactful programmatic strategies.
- Innovative: We pursue creative solutions, adapt to changing environments, and embrace forward-thinking and promising practices.
- Collaborative: We communicate transparently and incorporate a wide range of perspectives in coordinating trafficking response efforts.
- Informed: We involve a wide range of experts, including survivors of human trafficking, in shaping our strategies, policies, and programs.
Strategic Objectives
OTIP’s three strategic objectives guide our priorities:
- Expand access to quality services.
- Strengthen prevention efforts.
- Build evidence-based programming.
Budget & Reports
OTIP’s programs are authorized by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and its subsequent amendments and reauthorizations.
Leadership & Structure
Meet OTIP’s Director and Deputy Director, who lead efforts to prevent and respond to human trafficking and learn about the divisions they oversee.
Partnerships
OTIP builds and maintains a national network to serve survivors by leveraging existing service systems, forming partnerships, and coordinating responses at the federal and local levels.
Contact Us
Address:
330 C Street S.W., 7th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20201
General Inquiries:
endtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov
Media Inquiries:
media@acf.hhs.gov
Training and Technical Assistance:
info@nhttac.org
844-648-8822
Training and Technical Assistance Request Form
Eligibility Letters for Foreign National Minors:
childtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov
202-205-4582
Certification Letters for Foreign National Adults:
trafficking@acf.hhs.gov
202-205-2321
Click here for help accessing benefits and services for foreign national minors and adults who have experienced human trafficking.
