Overview
Human trafficking generates an estimated $236 billion in illegal profits worldwide each year, according to the International Labor Organization. It devastates lives, fractures communities, and preys on the most vulnerable through fraud, coercion, and intimidation. The Attorney General Alliance built its Human Trafficking Coalition to support state attorneys general as they confront this threat, drawing a direct line from the historical injustice of slavery to its modern iterations and championing the protection of individual freedom and human dignity.
Foundation and Ongoing Work
Since its founding, the Coalition has brought together attorneys general, survivor advocates, law enforcement leaders, and legal experts to address the evolving challenges of human trafficking. Through a dedicated annual meeting, national conferences, working groups, and international delegations, AGA provides opportunities to examine emerging trends, strengthen enforcement efforts, and support survivor-centered approaches.
Recent initiatives have included:
· National conferences focused on trafficking laws, financial crime tracing, victim identification, and survivor rehabilitation.
· International discussions with government, faith, and civic leaders to explore collaborative strategies for combating trafficking.
· Efforts focused on protecting children from online exploitation and strengthening responses to digital threats.
· Cross-sector partnerships that connect law enforcement, policymakers, advocates, and private-sector leaders.
Partnerships
Building on this foundation, AGA has partnered with No Trafficking Zone (NTZ) and the Tim Tebow Foundation to expand the reach and depth of state-level response. NTZ, for example, will serve as AGA’s Human Trafficking Liaison, coordinating a national network of state liaisons, training programs, and shared resources.
The Coalition also works with federal entities like the Department of Homeland Security and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) programs who serve as a strategic partners. Recognizing how deeply trafficking intersects with narcotics trafficking, organized crime, and financial crime, these collaborative efforts provide support and analysis to state and local task forces, helping attorneys general build stronger cases and secure more convictions.
For more information, contact:
Tania Maestas, Deputy Executive Director
