In my local area I was able to contact resources for human trafficking services. There is an agency called CAST (coalition to abolish slavery & trafficking) that works with victims of human trafficking, this service offers case management, housing services, legal services, local police services and any other services that help with the victim's immediate need. CAST also has a 24/7 hotline that is available for victims. Another local resource is called Saving Innocence, this resource provides training and education on human sex trafficking as well as crisis recovery and empowerment services. Forever Found is another local agency that partners with rescue homes around the world, this agency believes engaging local government is essential in the success of rescuing victims.
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The barriers getting to these services are location. If you are in a rural area it is not as easy to access local resources. In rural areas it seems that the only resource for victims is state wide or national hotlines. Personally, I find it more effective when a victim is able to visit their local agency to receive the resources. Another barrier may be the victims not wanting to share certain information with the agency, due to fear. I feel these are adequate services within my local area, other than the fact they only serve my local area and many rural areas go without proper
The barriers getting to these services are location. If you are in a rural area it is not as easy to access local resources. In rural areas it seems that the only resource for victims is state wide or national hotlines. Personally, I find it more effective when a victim is able to visit their local agency to receive the resources. Another barrier may be the victims not wanting to share certain information with the agency, due to fear. I feel these are adequate services within my local area, other than the fact they only serve my local area and many rural areas go without proper