Finding help and reporting exploitation is a critical first step for teens and their families. Several free services and features are available to help remove harmful content and provide immediate support.
| Need | Who to Call | Phone / Text | What to Say | |------|------------|--------------|------------| | Immediate danger | 911 | N/A | “I’m in danger, please send police.” | | General exploitation help (US) | National Human Trafficking Hotline | 1‑888‑373‑7888 (call) Text to 233733 | “I think I’m being trafficked.” | | Sexual assault | RAINN Hotline | 1‑800‑656‑4673 | “I’ve been forced into sexual activities.” | | Local safe shelter | Covenant House (or local youth shelter) | Search “[your city] youth shelter” | “I need a safe place tonight.” | | Legal aid | Local Legal Aid Society | Look up online | “I need free legal advice about protection orders.” | exploited teens free better
While free resources, such as hotlines, online forums, and support groups, are essential in raising awareness and providing initial support, they often fall short in offering comprehensive and long-term solutions. These resources may include: Free Tools for Removing Content Finding help and
: Offenders may use "grooming" tactics, such as pretending to be a peer, offering gifts or money, or establishing a romantic bond to manipulate a teen. Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Supporting Exploited Teens 1
“How’d you get out?” Lani asked one afternoon, voice small.