Established in 2013, the North Country Human Trafficking Task Force is a trafficking-specific cross-border collaborative task force includes participating from representatives in Northern New York State, Akwesasne, Montreal and Ottawa.

Meeting quarterly, the NCHTTF provides a structured space, in which, the wide array of trafficking relevant professions and perspectives can productively discuss challenges inherent to this complex issue. Our membership includes: government agencies, law enforcement, service providers, medical and mental health professionals, legal aid representatives, academics and community-based advocacy groups.

As the northernmost task force in the state, the NCHTTF aims to strengthen cooperation throughout the North Country and across the Canadian border.

Our

Mission

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The NCHTTF seeks to respond to human trafficking by coordinating cross-border collaboration among community organizations, law enforcement, and victim services, informed by survivor-centered approaches.

Survivor
Services

Our Survivor Services subcommittee works to identify and maintain information on resources available to trafficking survivors

Community
Engagement

Our Outreach and Education Subcommittee works to meaningfully connect with our community and serve as a resource. Our members are available to provide training to the community.

Case
Management

Currently being developed. More information coming in 2026.

Data, Research & Assessment

Currently being developed. More information coming in 2026.

Membership

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1. Apply

New members must be approved by our steering committee.

To apply, please contact: coordinator@nchttf.com.

2. Sign our M.O.U.

All members are asked to sign a non-binding memorandum of understanding that serves to clarify roles and establish membership.

3. Attend

The task force meets quarterly, typically on Thursday afternoons. All members are asked to regularly attend.

4. Contribute

All members are asked to actively participate in and contribute to one of our working committees.

Contact

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If you would like to learn more about the North Country Human Trafficking Task Force or your organization's eligibility for membership, please contact:

info@nchttf.com

Established in 2013, the North Country Human Trafficking Task Force is a trafficking-specific cross-border collaborative task force includes participating from representatives in Northern New York State, Akwesasne, Montreal and Ottawa.

As the northernmost task force in the state, the NCHTTF aims to strengthen cooperation throughout the North Country and across the Canadian border.

Our

Mission

The NCHTTF seeks to respond to human trafficking by coordinating cross-border collaboration among community organizations, law enforcement, and victim services, informed by survivor-centered approaches.

Survivor Services

Community Engagement

Case Management

Data, Research & Assessment

Membership

1. Apply

2. Sign our M.O.U.

3. Attend

4. Contribute

Contact

If you would like to learn more about the North Country Human Trafficking Task Force or your organization's eligibility for membership, please contact:

Survivor
Services

Community
Engagement

Case
Management