Human trafficking: early childhood

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.

Domestic workers may live with their employers to cook, clean and care for children, often for little pay. It can be difficult to identify because employees live with their enslavers and appear to be a nanny or another form of acceptable domestic help. Find information and resources to support these local victims of modern slavery.

A survivor of human trafficking will face a long and complex journey to recovery. They often need specialized clinical treatment, as well as trauma-informed mental and emotional care. Some may also need prenatal care or childcare support. Find local resources to support these survivors, keep them safe and reaffirm their worth.

People who work outside of their home country are especially susceptible to human rights violations. They are often forced to work in unsafe, unsanitary environments and face abuses that go largely unseen and unreported. Find local resources to support these underrepresented employees.

Children who have migrated are often forced to work in unsafe, unsanitary environments and face abuses that go largely unreported. Learn more.

Human trafficking is a growing concern throughout Stark County, with Ohio ranking as one of the top states for the hidden crime. If you notice the signs and suspect a human rights violation, report it right away.

The growing rates of sexual exploitation in Stark County are due in part to our prominent interstate system, sports facilities, strip clubs and hotel developments – common environments for this hidden crime. Find resources to help combat sex trafficking in Northeast Ohio.

Human trafficking can affect anyone of any age, race, gender or income, and it can be difficult to identify unless you know what to look for. Learn about the signs and signals of human trafficking.