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Child labor

While Stark County has made significant progress in addressing and preventing child exploitation, there are still children working in hazardous conditions, illegally and for low or no wages. Find resources to report child labor and support services for affected children.

Report an emergency

If you witness or suspect child labor or another form of human trafficking, please report your concerns to local law enforcement right away.

Phone: 911

Human trafficking resources

Children’s Network of Stark County

Helping to investigate and prosecute crimes against children.

213 Market Ave. N
Suite 200
Canton, OH 44702

Phone: (330) 451-1700

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Hannah’s House 119

Mentoring for victims of human trafficking as well as young people at risk.

213 Nassau St.
East Canton, OH 44730

Phone: (330) 495-2970

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Not For Sale Ohio

Not For Sale is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing human trafficking and providing education to bring awareness to this modern-day tragedy.

P.O. Box 2344
North Canton, OH 44720

Email: [email protected]

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Report emergencies and cases of unsafe working conditions, health or safety violations.

Essex Place, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd.
Suite 203
Independence, OH 44131

Phone: (216) 447-4194

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Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force

Working to identify victims, prosecute human trafficking crimes and provide support to human trafficking survivors.

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Partners Against Trafficking of Humans Stark County

Volunteers working together to raise awareness, education and advocacy to protect and serve local victims of human trafficking. Learn more on Facebook.

800 Market Ave. N
Suite 1150
Canton, OH 44702

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RAHAB Ministries

RAHAB Ministries provides Christ-centered transformational services to those directly affected by sex trafficking. RAHAB Ministries sends outreach teams into Akron and Canton to build relationships with women and offer support. RAHAB's other programs include:

Jail ministries
Drop-in homes
Adult mentoring
Minor mentoring
Education & training

914 Sandal Place NE
Canton, OH 44703

Phone: 330-388-5286

Email: [email protected]

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Law enforcement

To report local cases of human trafficking, contact law enforcement near you:

Alliance Police Department

FOR EMERGENIES, CALL 911

470 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 821-9140

Dispatch: (330) 821-3131

Emergency: 911

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Canton Police Department

The Canton Police Department aims to improve the quality of life of the people in Canton, Ohio through the protection of life and property, education, safety, and law enforcement. The Canton Police Department also aims to build positive relationships with the community through transparency, proactiveness, responsiveness, and dedication.

221 3rd St. SW
Canton, OH 44702

Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800

Information and Dispatch: (330) 489-3100

Emergency: 911

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Jackson Township Police Department

The Jackson Township Police Department provides 24 hour, 7 days a week law enforcement services to the residents and visitors of Jackson Township.

7383 Fulton Dr. NW
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 832-1553

Emergency: 911

Email: [email protected]

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Hours: 24/7

Massillon Police Department

The Massillon Police Department strives to protect life and property, prevent crime and fear, and promote public safety. MPD also aims to promote integrity, selflessness, courage, compassion, and revereance.

2 James Duncan Plz.
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 832-9811

Emergency: 911

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