We’re creating a unified front against human trafficking.
The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking has strengthened prevention and coordinated response across Cuyahoga County by advancing survivor-informed leadership and aligning partners across sectors.
Training & Educating.
In the last year, we trained 3,277 professionals and community members across healthcare, housing, education, public safety, and community services.
Centering Survivors.
83% of trainings were co-facilitated by survivor leaders, which ensures lived experience meaningfully informed systems, training, and prevention practice.
Uniting Partners.
We united 75+ partner organizations through Cuyahoga County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, which reduces fragmentation and improves coordination.
Driving Policy.
We helped preserve $9 million in statewide funding for survivor services through prevention-focused policy advocacy.
Promoting Awareness.
5,223 individuals pledged action through the Humans Over Human Trafficking campaign, reinforcing prevention as a shared community responsibility.
September 25, 2026
The community still doesn’t truly know how many people are affected by human trafficking, where they are or how they are being exploited.
September 24, 2026
On Thursday, Sept. 24. nationally recognized anti-trafficking expert Alia Azariah will be the keynote speaker at the State of Human Trafficking luncheon.
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.
A community united to prevent exploitation before it starts.
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