Anti-Human Trafficking Program

If you suspect you or someone you know is being trafficked please call the 24/7 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (1-833-900-1010) as a first step.

At Sakeenah, we offer a comprehensive and
holistic approach to supporting survivors of human trafficking, helping them navigate the
various barriers to their
rehabilitation that
intersect in complex ways.

We prioritize a client-centered approach, working closely with residents and clients to develop
safety and sustainability plans
tailored to their needs before they transition out of their situations.  

We are committed to raising awareness, prevention, and intervention of human trafficking
by offering webinars and in-person seminars for individuals such as parents, youth, as well
as professionals who work
with survivors.

Resources

National Hotline Number

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
1-833-900-1010

The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual helpline operating 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with emergency services, law enforcement, and social services. It also accepts tips from members of the public. The hotline uses a victim-centred approach when connecting human trafficking victims and survivors with local emergency, transition, and/or long-term supports and services across the country.

Report Human Trafficking
Canada

USA

In USA - Call 1-888-373-7888 or use the chat function at National Human Trafficking Hotline

FAQs

  • Also called Modern-day slavery, human trafficking encompasses various forms of exploitation including labor trafficking, sex trafficking, forced marriage, and organ harvesting. While there are various types of human trafficking, all forms can be explained through the Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) Model. It is worth noting that individuals may encounter various combinations of different types of human trafficking. Some individuals may even transition from one type to another.

    Human Trafficking occurs when an "Action" like inducing, recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining is carried out through the "Means" of force, fraud, or coercion, with the "Purpose" of exploitation. Exploitation may include forced labor or services including forced begging, sexual acts, domestic servitude, organ harvesting, and forced marriage. Human trafficking is a serious offense under the Criminal Code of Canada and under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

  • Yes. It is important to recognize that human trafficking does NOT discriminate based on age, religion, culture, race, or community. It can happen to anyone because everyone has vulnerabilities that traffickers can exploit.

  • We are here for you if you need help. Our team has the skills, knowledge, and cultural sensitivity to help those being trafficked. You can contact us at 1-888-671-3446

  • Canada

    In Canada - Call 1-833-900-1010 or use the chat function at Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

    If you wish to anonymously report a case of human trafficking, please call the Crime Stoppers Association National Tipline at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association National Tipline

    USA

    In USA - Call 1-888-373-7888 or use the chat function at National Human Trafficking Hotline