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Office on Trafficking in Persons

An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

Research & Evaluation

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Current as of: March 27, 2025

Federal laws require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to conduct research and evaluation activities in consultation with governmental and non-governmental organizations and with respect to the confidentiality of human trafficking victims (22 U.S.C. 7103(d), 22 U.S.C. 7109a, 22 U.S.C. 7115).

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OTIP conducts and funds research to:

Understand the causes and consequences of human trafficking.
Assess the effectiveness of funded programs and initiatives to prevent human trafficking and assist survivors of trafficking.
Identify evidence-based practices to improve service delivery and human trafficking prevention.

For more information on anti-trafficking research and evaluation efforts throughout the Administration for Children and Families, visit the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation’s Human Trafficking Research and Data webpage.