State and National General Resources

• In 2017, New York State enacted the: New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 2805-y. Identification and assessment of human trafficking victims.
• IATF Human Trafficking Report - detailing New York State's human trafficking law, background on the problem in the NY, recommendations from the IATF and New York State's response.
• Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Human Trafficking Webpage - information about the state confirmation process and resources for trafficking victims.
• Division of Criminal Justice Services Human Trafficking Webpage - information on the Anti-trafficking law and New York State Interagency Taskforce on Human Trafficking.
• The Office of Children and Family Services Human Trafficking Webpage - information on child sex trafficking, including tools for the identification and response to child victims.
• Polaris website - information on human trafficking in general, including support or referrals.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Human Trafficking Webpage - information on sex trafficking, resources, and the Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
• Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons Webpage - information on the Federal response to trafficking, training, and other resources.
• Office for Victims of Crime - resources to help with public awareness and education.
• FBI's webpage on sextortion - provides resources and an educational video.