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West Virginia Human Trafficking Resources

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The West Virginia Fusion Center (WVFC), in collaboration with other organizations and local, state, and federal law enforcement is committed to identifying potential victims of human trafficking and linking them to crucial services and to providing free training and resources to partner agencies. 

What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against their will. 
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Human trafficking is not only an international issue. Human trafficking occurs in all states and U.S. territories, and it occurs here in West Virginia. 

The West Virginia Fusion Centers (WVFC) is committed to collaborating with other organizations and LE agencies through the State to provide training, resources, and support. 

Remember: Victims may not always identify as victims; however, that doesn't mean that help is needed. Learn the indicators and red flags of Human trafficking and find out below what you can do to help. 

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What is the “YOU CAN” Initiative?               ​

you canThe purpose of the YOU CAN initiative is to bring awareness to human trafficking in the State of West Virginia. The YOU CAN initiative is meant to bring to the forefront the difficult and sometimes uncomf​ortable conversations of this "hidden in plain sight" issue. Although Law Enforcement Officers are tasked with investigating Human trafficking cases, WV citizens can still help. 




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 YOU CAN:
​•​ Submit a tip
​​     •​ ​Reporting a tip may help someone
•​ ​Learn the signs of human trafficking and report potentially suspicious activity regarding businesses or individuals 
•​ ​Discuss the signs within your communities: 
​​​     •​ ​Faith-based organizations, schools, daycares, and other community service organizations and programs are all at the forefront of potentially noticing changes in behaviors or other unusual signs.
•​ ​Help Combat Human Trafficking


Human Trafficking Material and Training Requests
To request "YOU CAN" material for your office/agency or to request "Understanding Domestic Human Trafficking" training (provided at no cost by the WVFC), please contact wvfusion@wv.gov with the subject lines, "Request for YOU CAN material" or "Request for Human Trafficking Training."


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