Office of
the Governor
The Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention
"Preventing and combating human trafficking... Promoting justice and healing for victims and survivors in the state of Louisiana"
The Office of Human Trafficking Prevention serves as a lead governmental agency responsible for coordinating and implementing statewide efforts to prevent human trafficking and to address the needs of survivors. The Office is also tasked with coordinating resources of public-private entities that develop, manage, and operate supportive services for human trafficking victims. The Office utilizes a survivor-informed and trauma-informed approach to guide its work and follows the nationally recognized framework of the 4-P’s to combat human trafficking: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnerships. The Office also provides leadership and oversight of The Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Taskforce (MMIWG).
Learn more about human trafficking in Louisiana or find services for victims in your reigon by visiting humantrafficking.la.gov
Objectives
Statewide data collection and reporting of investigations and victim services
Identify and research best practices
Assess and evaluate human trafficking activity and hot spots
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to prevent human trafficking and address the needs of victims
Increase public awareness through education, outreach and training
Build a statewide network and care coordination model
Deadline has been extended to August 19, 2024
Click Here to Apply for the Statewide Human Trafficking Awareness Flyer
Staff
- Monica Taylor
Director of Human Trafficking
- Mary Kate Andrepont
Deputy Director of Human Trafficking