Task Force Meetings
In addition to monthly Work Group meetings, the entire Task Force will meet quarterly. Quarterly meetings are designed to provide Work Group updates, offer networking opportunities, and allow for members to hear from experts in the field. Each quarterly meeting is held on CJCC’s designated platform.
2026 Quarterly Meeting Dates:
- March 4, 2026
- June 3, 2026
- September 2, 2026
- December 2, 2026
If you would like more information about the Quarterly Task Force Meetings, please contact the Task Force Coordinator at [email protected].
Statewide Resources:
Statewide Human Trafficking Hotline: (866)- ENDHTGA (3634842)
In coordination with state partners and non-profits, a statewide human trafficking hotline was created to serve as a one-stop shop to answer questions and receive assistance. This hotline serves as a vital resource that provides information to law enforcement when there is suspicion of sexual or labor exploitation of minors or adults, as well as connects individuals to services and resources throughout the state. Trained law enforcement agents, advocates, and first responders are available 24/7 to answer calls. The hotline is also available in Spanish. Please visit our website for more information about this initiative.
Hotline Options:
- Option 1 to be connected to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation if you see or hear something suspicious that you suspect is human trafficking.
- Option 2 to be connected to Department of Children and Family Services for resources and information for minors who may or have been sex trafficked.
- Option 3 to be connected to a CJCC Statewide Human Trafficking Victim Advocate for resources and information for adults who may or have been sex trafficked.
- Option 4 to be connected to Tapestri for resources and information for foreign adults and minors who may or have been labor and/or sex trafficked.
- Option 5 to be connected to the Receiving Hope Center, a residential intake center for confirmed or suspected trafficked youth.
- Option 6 to be connected to the National Human Trafficking Hotline for out of state resources and information.
These agencies will connect you with further resources if needed.
Statewide Human Trafficking Victim Advocates:
The Statewide Human Trafficking Victim Advocates serves as a liaison between survivors and law enforcement ensuring that victims’ voices are heard in policy and protocol development, as well as responding to statewide hotline inquiries. Serving as a systems-based advocate, and a primary resource to the HEAT unit, the advocates will provide victim access to justice system information, legal and investigative accompaniment, and providing referrals and information to mental health services and community resources to ensure victim safety and support. Please email the Lead Human Trafficking Victim Advocate at [email protected].
Child Advocacy Centers:
- Conducts forensic interviews, family and victim advocacy, therapy and therapy referrals, medical exams and referrals
- CACGA.org
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Stephanie Blank Center:
- Locations- Scottish Rite and Hughes Spalding
- Conducts Forensic Medical Exams
- 404-785-5437; https://www.choa.org/
Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS):
- You are mandated to report to DFCS.
- DFCS is increasingly being trained specifically to handle CSEC case
- 1-855-GACHILD / 1-855-422-4453; https://dfcs.georgia.gov/
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):
- Metro ATlanta CHild Exploitation Task Force (MATCH) FBI Database
- 404-679-9000
Frontline Response:
- Will pick up an adult victim upon request and provide shelter and other services.
- 404-941-6024; frontlineresponse.org
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI):
- Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit
- 404-270-8870
- 404-244-2600 (24-hour call center)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC):
Receiving Hope Center:
- Residential intake facility for trafficked youth between the ages of 12 – 17 years old
- Provides full wraparound services
- 470-467-3669; [email protected]
Tapestri:
- Addresses the needs of foreign- born survivors of violence
- Provides crisis counseling, short term shelter and housing assistance, healthcare/ medical assistance, assistance with legal and immigration issues, TESL, vocational and life skills training and translation services
- 404 -299-2185; Tapestri.org
Statewide Screening Tool for Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation in Georgia
The Statewide Screening Tool for Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation was created by the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The tool was peer reviewed by a group of state partners and organizations. This tool will equip communities across Georgia to appropriately respond to suspicion of DMST/CSEC by utilizing the tool as a guide to identify victims and refer them to Child Advocacy Centers of Georgia. The Statewide Screening Tool will ultimately improve the identification of victims and expedite access to services and care. Additionally, a statewide tool will improve cross-system communication regarding data collection and the number of sexually exploited and trafficked youth in Georgia. Access to the Statewide Screening Tool is available through most state agency websites.
Task Force Related Resources
Work Group 1:
2024 Human Trafficking Training Compendium: CJCC and the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force’s Work Group 1 are pleased to release the 2024 Human Trafficking Training Compendium. The purpose of this compendium is to connect professionals and individuals in the community to available human trafficking prevention and awareness training that is specific to their industry and/or needs. This list is not exhaustive, and though the WG does not endorse a particular program, each program has been reviewed and is considered high quality and accessible to the public.
2026 Faith Based Human Trafficking Training Compendium:
Click here to download. ( waiting on comms)
Conversations With An Expert: Work Group 1 provides a series of online Conversations with an Expert programs. These one-hour programs designed for victim services providers, members of law enforcement, activists, and community members dive deep into narrow topics pertinent to human trafficking.
Access the playlist here
Human Trafficking Medical Flow Chart: Work Group 1 has created a flow chart diagram that outlines the steps medical professionals can take when encountering a potential victim of human trafficking and what resources to connect with.
Work Group 3:
Dimensions of “Demand” - Research Study: Work Group 3 assisted in a research study that looked at how service providers in Georgia understand the demand for human trafficking in Georgia.
Work Group 4:
Human Trafficking Peer -to- Peer Youth Curriculum: This curriculum is comprised of 4 modules, Introduction to Human Trafficking, Social Media Safety, Cultural Aspects of Human Trafficking, and Finding Courage in the Face of Human Trafficking. The curriculum is centered around giving at – risk youth information and tools to identify and define what human trafficking is and how to seek help if they or someone they know is at risk. The curriculum can be used to facilitate youth conferences, as well as small group instructor-led workshops. It has also been adapted for virtual facilitation, if necessary.
Click here for more information and how to schedule the Task Force to present for your group.
Work Group 5
Law Enforcement Tip Card: A quick-reference guide for law enforcement, this card outlines key Georgia laws (O.C.G.A. 16-5-46, 16-6-10 to 16-6-12), common trafficking indicators (behavioral, circumstantial, physical, and possession-based), and on-scene protocols—prioritizing victim safety, separating parties, securing interpreters, and preserving evidence. It also includes vital contacts like the 24/7 hotline (1-866-ENDHTGA) and specialized support for different victim groups.
Work Group 6
Labor Trafficking Roundtable Report: Work Group 6 hosted a Labor Trafficking Roundtable in order to discuss the prevalence of labor trafficking and allow the opportunity for stake holders to have cross sectional and collaborative discussions about how the community can mobilize and create actions steps to take in Georgia. The conversations centered on the areas of raising awareness about labor trafficking, victim care and services, data collection and measurement, and state level action needed to combat this form of trafficking in Georgia. As a result of those conversation, Work Group 6 developed the Labor Trafficking Roundtable Report to outline the discussions and actions steps as well as offer guidance and resources for the State to continue to enhance its anti-labor trafficking response.
Labor Trafficking Update: This update highlights the progress made by the state and key stakeholders since the publishing of the Georgia Labor Trafficking Roundtable Report in 2020.
Work Group 7:
Defining Their Healing Journey: A Narrative Inquiry of Survivor-Centered Anti-Sex: In partnership with Brenau University, Work group 7 conducted a formal research study on survivor perspectives and recommendations that will influence the development of Standards for Survivor-centered Anti-Trafficking Marketing Guide that will provide specific recommendations and considerations on how anti- trafficking organizations can execute outreach campaigns that accurately represent human trafficking and respect survivors (including the diversity of their stories and experiences).