About Us
About IAHTI
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing enterprise of organized crime and ranks as the third-largest criminal industry in the world, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators (IAHTI) is a nonprofit organization committed to combating this global crisis. We empower law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and crime analysts by providing the training, technical and analytical support, resource networks, and secure forums they need to identify victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and hold traffickers accountable.
Since our founding in 2009, IAHTI has trained thousands of professionals across 70 countries and numerous U.S. territories. Our impact continues to grow through in-person agency trainings, annual conferences, and a suite of online courses tailored for community members, government personnel, and law enforcement.
In recent years, IAHTI—working in collaboration with technology partners and allied organizations—established the Human Trafficking Intelligence and Technology Center. Together with our member forum, these platforms house a global intelligence database and deliver advanced technology solutions to support anti-trafficking efforts across the United States and Canada.
What Makes us Different?
IAHTI stands apart from other organizations in the fight against human trafficking through our team of active and retired investigators, prosecutors, crime analysts, and survivors of human trafficking—each bringing invaluable, real-world experience to the table. Unlike programs that rely solely on theoretical concepts or textbook knowledge, IAHTI’s trainers offer firsthand insights drawn from years of hands-on casework. This unique blend of practical expertise and best practices equips investigators with the tools to identify cases, recover victims, and successfully close human trafficking investigations.
IAHTI’s cutting-edge digital resources, including our Human Trafficking Technology Intelligence Centers (HTTIC) and members’ forum, ensure investigators stay up to date with the latest investigative techniques and technologies. Our platform fosters global collaboration, enabling law enforcement professionals to connect, share strategies, learn from one another, and access victim service providers and housing across North America—ultimately strengthening the global response to human trafficking.
With locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, IAHTI is committed to providing comprehensive support throughout North America and wherever it’s needed globally.