Ministry of Justice

Human Trafficking in B.C.

Providing Help


Support Services Required for Trafficked Persons

Each trafficked person is an individual and each will have different issues, concerns and service needs. One person may need only one kind of service, such as health care or shelter, while another may need a variety of different services. The Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons uses this service model to assist community organizations and law enforcement to coordinate services for potentially trafficked persons, including women, men, children and youth.

OCTIP Service Model


Report Your Concerns

If you believe someone has been trafficked, you can help by contacting any one of the services below:

  • Call Emergency 911 if you sense immediate danger.
  • Contact the Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons – for assistance with coordination and advice.
  • Report the case to the RCMP Human Trafficking Coordinator in your region. For information on how to contact a coordination centre near you see www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/cont-eng.htm
  • To leave an anonymous tip – call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477) or provide a secure online tip at www.bccrimestoppers.com. Translation services are available. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2000 upon an arrest or charge.
  • For cases involving online child sexual exploitation – go to www.cybertip.ca to make a report.
  • Assistance for victims of crime in B.C. – call VictimLink BC at 1 800 563-0808 or go to their website www.victimlinkbc.ca