15 hours ago · The human-trafficking rate in Suffolk County is now at epidemic proportions, Deputy County Executive Sylvia Diaz noted. “We are in the top 20th percentile for human trafficking in the nation ...

1 day ago · Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney tells News 12 that human trafficking is "prevalent" in Suffolk. The program would also provide mental health services for victims and their families ...

13 hours ago · Suffolk County, with a population larger than Manhattan, is also one of the worst in the country for human trafficking. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island Northern Suburbs Connecticut ...

14 hours ago · Suffolk County officials on Thursday unveiled a new multiagency, coordinated approach to find missing children and curb what they say is an "epidemic" of human trafficking in the county.

To report suspicious non-emergency human trafficking activity, contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 220-TIPS. For urgent or life threatening situations, or if you suspect someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Here are some signs that someone could potentially be a trafficking victim:

2 days ago · The county says the initiative has been in the works for months and would create a new system of sharing information between county, state and federal officials when a child goes missing. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney tells News 12 that human trafficking is "prevalent" in Suffolk.

18 hours ago · Suffolk officials announce new initiative aimed at combating human trafficking. ... The latest on conditions across the South Shore in Suffolk County 2h ago. 1:02. Thunderbolt 12: Snow, freezing ...

Jan 24, 2025 · YAPHANK, Suffolk County (WABC) -- A first-of-its-kind anti-human trafficking unit in Suffolk County is working to support victims and put an end to recruitment inside jails.

As part of the Suffolk County Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative (SCATI), supported by federal funding, we work to identify survivors, deliver comprehensive services, support the prosecution of traffickers, and educate the community to prevent future trafficking crimes.

What should I do if I believe I have identified a victim of human trafficking? Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Ask for assistance with assessment and next steps, following all HIPAA & mandatory reporting regulations.