Human Trafficking Institute
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The Human Trafficking Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, focused on reducing human trafficking at its source. It operates by embedding experts within police and prosecutor offices and offering training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research to support efforts to stop traffickers. The organization aims to empower frontline criminal justice professionals to respond more effectively to trafficking cases and to free victims. Its primary audience comprises law enforcement, prosecutors, and other criminal justice actors who confront trafficking, and it provides practical resources to improve investigations and victim services. The institute participates in collaborations with international and domestic partners, reflecting its role within the nonprofit sector focused on ending trafficking; a 2024 partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Belize is one example. Based in Washington, DC, it maintains a mid-sized staff to support its activities.