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Human Trafficking / Special Victims Unit
The Human Trafficking / Special Victims Unit operates within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, under the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Mississippi Department of Public Safety. The unit identifies and investigates sex and labor trafficking, supports victim safety, and assists law enforcement partners statewide through a victim-centered, trauma-informed response.
Mississippi Human Trafficking Council
The Mississippi Human Trafficking Council brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, child protection professionals, survivors, and community partners to strengthen prevention, improve coordination, and build a consistent statewide response to sex and labor trafficking.
Reporting Period
January 01, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Special Victims Unit
Data Collection Report Sources include the National Human Trafficking Hotline, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, Law Enforcement Officers, and MBI Agents.
In 2023, MBI HT/SVU initiated 192 HT investigations and reached out to local law enforcement and the MS Department of Child Protection Services (CPS) to offer support, worked the investigation as lead, or closed the investigation as unfounded. There were 185 reports of sex trafficking, 6 reports of labor trafficking, and 1 report of both sex and labor trafficking. Two hundred twenty-seven victims were reported. There were 31 arrested for HT-related offenses and 10 were found guilty, pled guilty, or accepted a plea agreement for an HT-related charge.
For Emergencies, Dial 911
To report Child Sex or Labor Trafficking, Abuse, or Neglect - Contact Child Protection Services Phone: 1-800-222-8000
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, you can report to the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
Phone: 1-888-373-7888 | Text: BEFREE (233733)
(You have the option to remain anonymous)
To report all Human Trafficking cases in Mississippi Contact:
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator, Lori Hill
Email: ReportHT@dps.ms.gov | Phone: 601-987-1671
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