Child trafficking advice and information

Child trafficking is the recruitment and movement of children for the purpose of exploitation; it is a form of child abuse. Amongst other things, this exploitation may include:

• Sexual exploitation
• Labour exploitation
• Domestic servitude
• Cannabis cultivation
• Criminal activity
• Forced marriage
• Moving drugs

The NSPCC National Child Trafficking Advice and Information Line (CTAIL) is a specialist service for any professional working with children who may have been trafficked into the UK.

If you are a professional and you suspect a child may have been trafficked, call us for advice and information on 0800 107 7057, Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm, or email us at ctail@nspcc.org.uk.

If you wish to contact us outside of these hours, or if you are a member of the public, please contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, text 88858, email help@nspcc.org.uk, or complete our online reporting form.

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the emergency services on 999. Alternatively, call the NSPCC Helpline.  Please do not email us as we may not be able to respond to your email immediately.

See our website for professionals to learn more about CTAIL's services, what to expect if you contact CTAIL, and to read the latest publications, resources and news on child trafficking.