The questions people actually ask, answered plainly.

A crime in which a person is exploited for labor, services, or commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. When a minor is involved in a commercial sex act it is trafficking under federal law, regardless of whether force, fraud or coercion was used.

Individuals buying, trading, or selling sexual acts. It takes many forms, including sex trafficking, prostitution, sex tourism, pornography, and the digital transmission of child sexual abuse material.

Yes. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states. Call to Freedom has reached 61 of South Dakota's 66 counties and all nine tribal reservations. Extreme poverty, geographic isolation and homelessness all raise the risk here.

No. That is one of the most common misconceptions. Most of the people we serve were exploited in the town they were already living in, often by somebody they knew.

Anyone can be affected, including US citizens and foreign nationals. Three factors raise risk disproportionately: a history of abuse and neglect, social disconnection, and social stigma and exclusion.

Yes, and they are the least likely to be identified. Our services are provided regardless of gender.

Anyone impacted by sex trafficking, labor trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation. Children and young people from birth through 24 are served by our youth team, adults by our adult team. Services are provided regardless of gender, age, race, immigration status, or any other factor.

No. Everything Call to Freedom provides is free to the people receiving it.

No. You do not need a police report, and you do not need to cooperate with a prosecution or disclose immigration status. Services are voluntary and you can decline any part of them.

There is no time limit. The model is built around long-term self-sufficiency rather than a fixed programme length, and people can return years later.

You speak to a trained advocate on 605-759-3565. They listen, work out what is needed right now, and arrange an intake assessment if that is the right next step. You do not have to give your name or make any decision on that call.

Yes. Family, friends, correctional and social service providers, and survivors themselves all refer people to us. The person being referred has to be willing to engage: we do not provide involuntary services.

No, and it will not be. Residents are hiding from people who have hurt them and in many cases are still looking for them. Referrals are made through our team.

Applications go through the Helpline Center volunteer portal. We ask for a one-year commitment to keep the programme consistent, and roles working directly with clients require additional training first.

To safety, basic needs, supportive housing, medical assistance, transportation and specialised services, and to the part almost no other funder will cover: the months and years of case management after the emergency has passed.

Yes. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 47-5469817, rated 91% and Four Stars by Charity Navigator with a Candid Gold Transparency seal.

Yes. Corporate partnership ranges from event sponsorship to in-kind support and workplace training.

Yes. In-kind donations meet real needs for people arriving with almost nothing. Call 605-799-6153 before dropping anything off.