It Happens Here

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states in America.

North Carolina is in the top 10 states for human trafficking and Charlotte is the #1 city in North Carolina for Human Trafficking.

National Cases Identified in 2023

Nationally, there were 9,619 trafficking cases reported and 16,999 survivors involved in these cases.

Fields of Hope receives referrals from states representing +25% of all national cases. Nationally, there is currently 1 bed available per 100 survivors. Our focus is on expanding our ability to meet the needs of survivors.

Your Impact Matters

The Solution to this growing problem is education, awareness, and partnership. Our vision is to expand our impact while equipping and empowering others to fulfill our mission.

Together, we can provide survivors with resources to find experience hope, healing and empowerment.Each life impacted matters. Your investment in their lives is vital and transformational.

Join us in raising awareness, preventing sex trafficking, and strengthening collaborative efforts to fight it with greater impact. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

Get Involved Today!

Donate Here

Your donations are more than a financial gift. They directly support the healing of young women. Consider becoming a monthly donor to provide sustainable and reliable support for survivors. Donate Here.

Host a Fundraiser

You can choose to organize and host a large event or a small gathering benefitting Fields of Hope. This puts you on the front lines of increasing awareness of sex trafficking by engaging your circle of influence.

Start a Club

Open doors to high schools, colleges and churches to educate and equip students to lead human trafficking prevention clubs through Youth for Hope.

Apply to Volunteer

Apply to volunteer at events, fundraising, or with any of our programs.

Request a Speaker

We anticipate the opportunity to come speak to your church, work, school, club, or social gathering to educate the community about the horrific reality of sex trafficking and provide resources for prevention and opportunities to engage.

Know the Signs

Recognizing potential red flags and knowing the indicators of human trafficking is a key step in identifying more victims and helping them find the assistance they need. These lists are not exhaustive and represents only a selection of possible indicators. Each individual indicator should be taken in context, not be considered in isolation, nor should be taken as proof that human trafficking is occurring.

Warning Signs an Individual May Be Trafficked

Physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts
Unexplained absences from class
Sexualized behavior
Withdrawn, depressed, distracted
Brags about making or having lots of money
Less appropriately dressed than before or new expensive clothes or accessories
New tattoo (tattoos are often used as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking)
Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle
Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties
Shows signs of gang affiliation (colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.)

Potential Signs of a Trafficker

Jealous, controlling and violent
Promise things that seem too good to be true
Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items
Is vague about his/her profession
Pushy or demanding about sex
Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior
Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability.

If you see signs, do not attempt to confront the suspected trafficker or victim. To get help or report a tip of suspected trafficking, call the Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 or Text “Help” to 233733 (BeFree). Fields of Hope is not a hotline and does not have the resources to respond to tips. In an emergency, please call 911.

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