Oklahoma and Texas combat human trafficking with victim support, education, and cross-border collaboration.

Human trafficking awareness efforts in Oklahoma and Texas highlight the crime’s widespread presence, with Oklahoma’s Ascension St. John program supporting over 400 victims and educating nearly 11,000 people on warning signs like unexplained injuries or behavioral changes. The Demand Project provides free housing, therapy, and job training for young survivors, while school outreach teaches families to recognize online grooming and predatory behaviors. A recent Tulsa conference united over 150 professionals from North America to share anti-trafficking strategies. In Texas, the National Human Trafficking Hotline reported 24,876 victims, underscoring the need for community vigilance and education across all demographics.