Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist

Also called: Trafficking Victim Advocate, Anti-Trafficking Program Manager

Identifies and supports victims of human trafficking and helps investigators build cases.

A day in the life

Anti-trafficking specialists train hotel staff and truck drivers to spot signs of trafficking, help rescued victims find safe housing and legal help, and work alongside task forces with police and federal agents.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$62k
High
$90k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in social work or criminal justice; trauma-informed training.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Social Work, Criminal Justice, International Relations.

Outlook

Growing about average. Approximate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI flags trafficking ads online; supporting survivors and training others stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Sociology, Psychology, Spanish, Government / Civics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1099.

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