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National Resource Organizations

NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

If you have information about a missing child or suspected child sexual exploitation, call to report it or visit the website. 

  • 1.800.843.5678

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the U.S. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • 1.800.373.7888

THE NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD

The National Runaway Switchboard serves as the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. 

  • 1.800.RUNAWAY (1.800.786.2929)

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

ICE’s hotline to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity. Call or complete an online tip form.

  • 1.866.347.2423 (U.S. & Canada)
  • 1.802.872.6199 (International Calls)

Abilene Local Resource Organizations

BEYOND TRAFFICKING

Beyond Trafficking is a non-profit organization based in Abilene, TX that assists survivors of human trafficking with a variety of needs. 

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE ABILENE

The IRC assists refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. 

  • 3305 North Third St., Suite 320, Abilene, TX 79603
  • 325.675.5643

BIG COUNTRY HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION

MISSION: To equip professionals and organizations with the skills and infrastructure to identify and provide services to human trafficking survivors. 

  • 1-(888)-373-7888

Amarillo Local Resource Organizations

THE BRIDGE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

A comprehensive, child-focused program that offers a highly effective, one-step approach to child abuse investigations.

  • 804 Quail Creek Dr., Amarillo, TX 79124
  • 806.372.2873

FREEDOM IN THE 806

The Freedom in the 806 Anti-Trafficking Coalition was formed in 2015 to bring together professionals from area agencies to collaborate in the fight against human trafficking.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES CRISIS SERVICES

A comprehensive, child-focused program that offers a highly effective, one-step approach to child abuse investigations.

  • 7136 I-40 Frontage Rd, Park West Building B, Amarillo, TX 79106
  • 24-Hour Bilingual Hotline: 806.374.5433
  • 24-Hour Toll-Free Hotline: 844-363-3452

NO BOUNDARIES INTERNATIONAL

No Boundaries International is a faith-based 501(c)3 organization in Amarillo, TX dedicated to bringing hope to those that are hopeless (victims of trafficking, at-risk children, people struggling with brokenness and addiction etc.).

  • 904 N. Grand, Amarillo, TX 79107
  • 806.576.2501

Lubbock Local Resource Organizations

VOICE OF HOPE LUBBOCK

Voice of Hope is a non-profit organization based in Lubbock, TX that serving those affected by sexual assault and sex trafficking. 

  • 806.763.3232
  • Voice of Hope offers a 40-hour training program certified by the Office of the Attorney General. Contact Leslie Timmons via phone or email.

LUBBOCK OPEN DOOR

Cultivating community, opportunity, and restoration with people experiencing poverty and homelessness.

  • 806.763.7273

ONE VOICE HOME

Faith-based, state-licensed, trauma informed home for domestic survivors of sex trafficking.

Permian Basin Local Resource Organizations

REFLECTION MINISTRIES OF TEXAS

Reflection Ministries was established with the desire to empower adults who have been coerced into a life of commercial sexual exploitation. 

UNLIMITED JEWELRY

Unlimited Jewelry is a jewelry company for customers who want to be a part of the movement to end human trafficking. We plan to restore the dignity of local survivors in the Permian Basin by teaching and employing them to handcraft our jewelry.