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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.
2025 Human Trafficking Response and Training
Reporting period: January 1–December 31, 2025
MBI/SVU Victim Recoveries
During 2025, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking / Special Victims Unit reported 60 trafficking victim recoveries associated with cases worked by the unit:
- 55 involving sex trafficking
- 3 involving labor trafficking
- 2 involving both sex and labor trafficking
These figures reflect MBI/SVU cases and do not represent all human trafficking activity in Mississippi.
Training Participation
The unit’s human trafficking training initiative reported total attendance of 3,136, including 2,488 at trainings held in Mississippi and 648 at out-of-state training events.
Source: 2025 Legislative Report on Human Trafficking in Mississippi, pages 7–9.
For Emergencies, Call 911
Report Child Trafficking, Abuse, or Neglect
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (CPS) at 1-800-222-8000 or through the CPS online reporting portal.
If you have reasonable cause to suspect that someone under age 18 is being trafficked, immediately report to both CPS and the Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator. The Coordinator’s contact information is below.
Report Human Trafficking in Mississippi
Contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Human Trafficking / Special Victims Unit:
Lori Hill, Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator
Email: ReportHT@dps.ms.gov
Office: 601-987-1671
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you or someone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help or to report a concern. Call 1-888-373-7888 or send a text to 233733. You may choose to remain anonymous.
Visit Get Help and Report Human Trafficking for additional reporting guidance and help options.
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