November 2025 Update on State Anti-Trafficking Efforts

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November 2025 Human Trafficking Update

A brief overview of current news and updates on Ohio's anti-trafficking movement


news

The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justic Services (OCJS) announced the awarding of $2 million in funding to help human trafficking survivors.

Workshop proposals are being accepted for the 2026 Ohio Attorney General's Two Days in May Conference. Proposals are due Dec. 5. 

A Dublin, OH, man was arrested in Utah and charged federally with sexual exploitation crimes against minors.

The United States Congress passed H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. 

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) announced 2025 was the most lethal year for DV homicides in Ohio, according to the 10th annual fatality count.

A Cleveland, Ohio massage parlor was raided by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, the Ohio Organized Crime Commission, and the Lake County Sheriff's Office, for allegedly running a sex-for-pay operation. 

A Columbus man was sentenced to life in prison for leading narcotics, sex trafficking, & financial fraud conspiracies.


tools & technical assistance

The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justic Services (OCJS) developed the Media Usage Guide to support the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Data Dashboard

The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the Anyone a Victim global campaign that calls for stronger action to prevent human trafficking and expand support for survivors. 

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) briefed the National Security Council, Domestic Policy Council, Homeland Security Council, and other senior White House officials on sextortion. 


meetings & events

Cleveland Collaborative's Human Trafficking Fundamentals 101 Training 
Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., virtual 
The Collaborative will host a Human Trafficking Fundamentals 101 Training.

An Introduction to Human Trafficking: Theory and Practice
Dec. 16, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., virtual
The Freedom Network Training Institute will host a webinar training on An Introduction to Human Trafficking: Theory and Practice

Southwest Ohio Human Trafficking Conference
Jan. 8, 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., University of Dayton Curran Place, 1700 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
Registration is now open for the Southwest Ohio Human Trafficking Conference presented by Oasis House.  

2nd Annual Hotel Training 
Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison, 181 Water Tower Drive, Madison, OH 44057
Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Hotel Event hosted by Alliance Against Human Trafficking and Ashtabula County Action Against Human Trafficking.

Governor's Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Prevention Month Webinar Series
Jan. 8, 10 a.m. - Noon, virtual
The Human Trafficking Task Force will host a webinar on Data in Action: Using National and State Human Trafficking Data
Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - Noon, virtual
The Human Trafficking Task Force will host a webinar on Serving Child & Youth Survivors: Updates on Ohio’s response to human trafficking in the child protection system.
Jan. 22, 10 a.m. - Noon, virtual 
The Human Trafficking Task Force will host a webinar on Supporting Survivors: Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Sustainability.

Greater Cincinnati Human Trafficking Coalition Conference 
Jan. 23, TBD, American Red Cross, 2111 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
Save the Date for the Greater Cincinnati Human Trafficking Coalition Conference. Registration will open soon.