Washington State has been considered a leader among the states in addressing trafficking. The state was the first in the country to pass a law specifically addressing trafficking in 2003. And since 2002, nearly 40 state laws have been passed addressing aspects of trafficking, from mail order brides to stiffer penalties for commercial sexual abuse of minors.

Please click on the link below for a comprehensive list of state legislation addressing human trafficking, through 2016.

List of Washington State Human Trafficking Legislation

Resources

Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (web)
WashACT (web)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (web)
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (web)
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (web)

Key Topics

Resources for Victims & Survivors
Statewide Task Forces on Human Trafficking
Warning Signs of Human Trafficking
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Statewide Reports on Human Trafficking
Resources for Service Providers
Human Trafficking Legislation

Program Contact

Stephanie Pratt
stephanie.pratt@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2899

If you are a victim of a crime and are looking for services:
ocva@commerce.wa.gov
Direct Service Line:1-800-822-1067