The U.S. Department of State has a Trafficking in Persons Office through the Justice Department. They oversee the U.S. efforts in combating trafficking. Each year they release the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which shares how each country in the world is fighting trafficking and helping survivors heal. There is federal funding flowing from this office to support anti-trafficking efforts around the United States. The White House also established the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, made up of survivors who share their experiences and expertise in guiding legislation and making recommendations on where the U.S. should focus its anti-trafficking efforts. Each state and city has its own methods in helping anti-trafficking efforts. For example, in Texas, The Office of the Governor has a Child Sex Trafficking Team that is dedicated to improving support and multidisciplinary teams surrounding children who have been victims of sex trafficking. Houston has a specific team, the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, focused on seeing a reduction in trafficking and domestic violence in Houston.
