Community Report
Read it nowThe State of Human Trafficking in Cuyahoga County examines what the community knows, what remains unseen, and what our community still needs to do to build a more coordinated response. It synthesizes public datasets, published research, program records, and information provided by members of Cuyahoga County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition. It also includes early insights from the Collaborative’s research partnership with Cleveland State University and reflects nearly two decades of work alongside local partners.
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Opening remarks by
Chris Ronayne
County Executive
Cuyahoga County
Keynote address by
Alia Azariah
National Survivor Leader
Director of Collective Impact
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking brings people, businesses, organizations, and larger systems together. We align partners across different sectors like education, healthcare, housing, public safety, and community services.
By addressing human trafficking from every angle, we aim to build shared understanding and support ethical, survivor-informed action.
We are proud to serve as the backbone organization for Cuyahoga County’s anti-human trafficking efforts. We do not replace the invaluable work of our partners; instead, we help them to collaborate more effectively and act earlier.
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Here are some of the highlights we’re most proud of:
Our survivor leadership team informs our decision-making, planning, and practice across sectors.
This approach strengthens prevention by improving how systems function—without relying on personal stories.
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September 21, 2026
The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking will release the first community report to bring together available information about human trafficking in Cuyahoga County during a sold-out luncheon on September 24.
July 16, 2026
Twelve organizations are joining forces to bring nationally recognized, evidence-informed prevention education to more than 1,500 youth across Cuyahoga County.
January 5, 2026
New campaign reframes prevention as a collective, upstream, community-driven effort across Cuyahoga County CLEVELAND, OH — updated January 14, 2…
A community united to prevent exploitation before it starts.
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