Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force

The Hawaii Anti-Trafficking Task Force coordinates ka hoʻokō kānāwai, social services, immigration, and community organizations in the state's response to human trafficking, me ka labor and sex trafficking. Hoʻomohala ʻia protocols for victim identification and services, trains first responders, and recommends legislative and regulatory improvements. Hawaii's tourism economy and geographic position in the Pacific create particular vulnerabilities to trafficking.

Human trafficking affects communities across all islands, me ka in the hotel and service industries. Community members, hospitality workers, and social service providers hiki ke komo me the task force to improve identification and response to trafficking in their communities.