Office on Trafficking in Persons

As part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) develops anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs to prevent human trafficking and support survivors and advises the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families on HHS’s anti-trafficking activities. We aim to: - Build the capacity of health and human services to respond to trafficking. - Increase the identification of people who experience trafficking and help them access services. - Improve health and well-being outcomes for survivors. OTIP uses a public health approach, drawing on expertise from a range of disciplines, including health, education, social services, and policy. Mission OTIP works to address human trafficking by leading and supporting systems that prevent trafficking and protect people who have experienced trafficking—helping them rebuild their lives and strengthen their health and well-being. Values OTIP programs and initiatives are: - Results Driven: We hold ourselves accountable and focus on measurable, achievable, and impactful programmatic strategies. - Innovative: We pursue creative solutions, adapt to changing environments, and embrace forward-thinking and promising practices. - Collaborative: We communicate transparently and incorporate a wide range of perspectives in coordinating trafficking response efforts. - Informed: We involve a wide range of experts, including survivors of human trafficking, in shaping our strategies, policies, and programs.