NH Coalition Applauds Statewide Efforts to Dismantle Human Trafficking Networks

July 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Alyssa Dandrea, [email protected] 

We thank the New Hampshire Department of Justice and law enforcement partners for their leadership in shutting down more than 40% of illicit massage businesses across the state — a major step in disrupting human trafficking in our communities.

“This marks a significant step forward in New Hampshire’s fight against human trafficking, but our work is far from finished. Trafficking continues to impact individuals in all 10 counties across the state, and we have a collective responsibility to do more—to protect survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and prevent future harm,” said Coalition Program Director Meg Chant.

The Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be working closely with the Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force this upcoming legislative session to push for a statewide licensing process for massage businesses. We’ll also be working with landlords and property owners to raise awareness and help prevent traffickers from operating under the radar.

This is a critical moment to move from enforcement to long-term prevention — and we’re committed to helping lead that effort.
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About the task force: The Coalition coordinates and is a partner with the Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force. The Task Force Director, who works at the Coalition, act as a facilitator, strategist and lead collaborator on efforts to combat human trafficking in New Hampshire.