Human trafficking is not isolated to one socioeconomic group. It can impact families from all walks of life. Statistics show that in Multnomah County there are roughly 11,000 attempts to purchase sex online each week.

The Human Trafficking Team for the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office includes two attorneys, an investigator, and a victim advocate. The team works collaboratively with law enforcement to protect victims utilizing a three-prong approach:

• Aggressively prosecuting those who traffic victims to sex buyers;
• Reducing demand for exploitation in all forms to include a dedicated focus on a reduction of sex buyers; and
• Ensuring adequate protection and support for victims of human trafficking.

Sex Buyers Accountability and Diversion Program

The Sex Buyers Accountability and Diversion Program was created to reduce the demand for commercial sex trafficking. SBAD, which is only available to sex buyers who have been arrested for purchasing or attempting to purchase sex with an adult, seeks to change the sex buyer’s future decision-making by educating them about the legal, social, and health ramifications of the commercial sex trade.

• Classes are scheduled six times a year and alternate between Multnomah and Clackamas County locations.
• You must sign up by following the link below. Classes fill up quickly and you must give at least two weeks’ notice if you need an interpreter.
• Class starts at 8 a.m. Individuals who arrive late will not be allowed to attend that session.
• The tuition is $1,000 dollars and must be paid in advance.
• If you complete the class before your next court date and stay arrest free, you will earn a dismissal.

To register, click the link or scan the QR code below:

https://forms.gle/EFP49W1LhfdZLKsn9 

Resources

• To report a non-emergent tip about someone you know who may be involved in human trafficking, submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Oregon or by calling 503-823-4357.
• To report a child being neglected or abused in Oregon, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 503-731-3100.
• If you witness sexual exploitation of a child or find an online post soliciting or requesting the sexual exploitation of a child, call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip-line at 1-800-843-5678.