Blue Blindfold

Human Trafficking Information, Support and Resources

The Blue Blindfold website in the one stop shop Human Trafficking information and resource site maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality.

Here you will find the full list of the Support Services for Victims of Human Trafficking including contact details State, Community and International organisations who are available to help you.

Blue Blindfold also explains and educates on the many different types of Human Trafficking, how to recognise the signs of Human Trafficking and how to report a suspicion of Human Trafficking.

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Blue Blindfold

Have you seen suspicious activity that may amount to human trafficking?

You can report concerns by calling the Garda Confidential Telephone number: 1800 666 111

or email - blueblindfold@garda.ie

In an emergency please call 999/112

All contact is dealt with in the strictest of confidence. While there is no requirement to provide your name or address, we would ask that you provide as much information as you can to enable An Garda Síochána to investigate thoroughly.

In addition to contacting An Garda Síochána, please see the Resources page for the contact details of other organisations who are available to provide support and assistance.

Department of Justice and Equality

Ireland is taking significant steps to combat human trafficking and respond to the needs of victims, at home and abroad.

The Department oversees The National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking which takes a victim-centered and human rights based approach.

The Department works with a wide range of partners across the public service to provide care and practical support to trafficking victims including the HSE, the Legal Aid Board, the Immigration Services and Tusla.

The Department also provides funding to NGOs for their work to provide support to victims of trafficking nationwide.