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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

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

Phone: (330) 451-1700

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

Phone: (330) 495-2970

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]

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

Phone: (216) 447-4194

Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force

Working to identify victims, prosecute human trafficking crimes and provide support to human trafficking survivors. Visit online to learn more.

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

RAHAB Ministries

RAHAB is a faith-based ministry devoted to rescuing & restoring victims trafficked into sexual slavery & exploitation in NE Ohio. Drop-In Centers

Canton (914 Sandal Place NE, Canton, OH 44703)
North Canton (4350 Portage St., North Canton, OH 44720)

914 Sandal Place NE
Canton, OH 44703

Phone: 330-388-5286

Phone: 330-388-5286

Law enforcement

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

Alliance Police Department

470 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 821-9140

Phone: (330) 821-9140

Dispatch: (330) 821-3131

Dispatch: (330) 821-3131

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Canton Police Department

221 3rd St. SW
Canton, OH 44702

Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800

Non-emergency: (330) 649-5800

Information: (330) 489-3100

Information: (330) 489-3100

Dispatch: (330) 489-3100

Dispatch: (330) 489-3100

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Jackson Township Police Department

7383 Fulton Dr. NW
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 832-1553

Phone: (330) 832-1553

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Massillon Police Department

2 James Duncan Plz.
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 832-9811

Phone: (330) 832-9811

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Perry Township Police Department

622 Genoa Ave. SW
Massillon, OH 44646

Phone: (330) 478-5121

Phone: (330) 478-5121

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Stark County Sheriff’s Office

Serving Stark County and Waynesburg.

4500 Atlantic Blvd. NE
Canton, OH 44705

Phone: (330) 430-3800

Phone: (330) 430-3800

Emergency: 911

Emergency: 911

Child Labor Guide

Facts, figures, news and publications collected by the International Labor Organization.

Human Trafficking Task Force Outreach Toolkit

Resources to support service providers and law enforcement as they help to combat human trafficking.

National Human Trafficking Hotline Resources

Learn the basics about human trafficking, find referral sources and download helpful education guides.

Polaris Project

Resources, legislation and information to help end human trafficking and support victims as they reclaim their freedom.

Stark County Family Court

Supporting the rights of young people who have been affected by child labor, sexual exploitation or another form of human trafficking.

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