Riverside County – Human Trafficking Resources & Referrals
📞 Hotlines & Immediate Assistance
National Human Trafficking Hotline
📞 1-888-373-7888 — 24/7 support, safety planning, referrals; text “BEFREE” or “HELP” to 233733 (chat and interpreter services available). National Human Trafficking Hotline
Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) Hotline
📞 855-758-3733 — Local hotline for reporting and connection to trafficking services in Riverside County. rivcodpss.org
Call 911 if there is an immediate emergency or danger.
🚓 Law Enforcement & Reporting
Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT)
Collaborative task force working with the Sheriff’s Department, FBI, and community partners to identify victims, dismantle trafficking operations, and coordinate services. Riverside County Sheriff
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Victim Assistance
Contact ICE victim assistance for support and resources related to trafficking & immigration issues (tip line often national, ask local advocates for specifics). Gateway College and Career Academy
🛟 Victim Support, Advocacy & Justice System Navigation
Riverside County District Attorney – Victim Services
Provides support throughout the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, resources & referrals for counseling, emergency assistance, and help with victim compensation applications. Riverside County District Attorney
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
Assistance with costs related to crime (medical care, counseling, relocation); local advocates (e.g., DA’s Victim Services) can help with applications. CA Victim Compensation Board
🏠 Shelter, Case Management & Support Services
Operation SafeHouse – Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Emergency shelters for youth (ages 11–17), transitional living programs for older youth (18–22), and the primary anti-trafficking shelter & case management program in Riverside County. Giverside
📞 (951) 394-0002 (main contact/email via website) Giverside
REACH (formerly Center Against Sexual Assault, Southwest Riverside)
Trauma-informed advocacy and referrals; serves survivors of sexual violence and trafficking with referrals, support services, and connection to broader community resources. National Human Trafficking Hotline
💬 Counseling, Mental Health & Trauma Support
Inland Counties 211 / Riverside County Community Connect
📞 2-1-1 or (800) 464-1123 — Information and referrals for housing, medical care, mental health care, crisis support, legal help, and other community services that survivors may need. Riverside
Mental Health & Trauma Support Resources
Use 211 or DA Victim Services referrals to access trauma counseling, support groups, and clinical services geared toward survivors in the community. CA Victim Compensation Board
📍 Additional Local & County Services
Riverside County Family Justice Center
Centralized services for victims of crime that can help with safety planning, referrals, and advocacy. CA Victim Compensation Board
Riverside County Homeless & Youth Services
Survivors at risk of homelessness or exploitation can access youth outreach and shelter services; call 211/Community Connect for referrals. Riverside
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
📞 1-800-843-5678 — Reporting and resources for missing or exploited children; useful for CSEC cases. hopecollaborative.org
📌 Statewide Support Programs (Available in Riverside County)
Trafficking & Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP)
Provides eligible non-citizen trafficking victims with cash assistance, food benefits, employment and social services; apply through county social services or BenefitsCal. California Dept. of Social Services
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
Compensation for medical, relocation, counseling, and other crime-related costs; advocates can assist with applications. CA Victim Compensation Board
Tips for Use
✅ Encourage survivors to reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline for individualized planning and connection to local agencies. National Human Trafficking Hotline
✅ Law enforcement engagement is not required to access all services—many supports are available voluntarily through advocacy partners.
✅ Use 211/Community Connect as a central referral point for broader services beyond trafficking (housing, health, crisis support). Riverside
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- 🧭 Orientation visuals for staff, volunteers, or clients
- 🗂 Binder dividers (one county per section)
