For more information, or if you have any questions
about a possible human trafficking case, please contact:

Asha Vaghela, Program Director, DAG Division of Criminal Justice
Phone: 609-984-6404
E-mail: vaghelaa@njdcj.org

Eric Barnes, Detective, Division of Criminal Justice
Phone: 609-777-2965
E-mail: barnese@njdcj.org

Kathy Friess, Program Coordinator, Division of Criminal Justice
Phone: 609-984-4487
E-mail: friessk@njdcj.org

Victim Assistance

It is important to remember that holding a victim in jail, even for a short time, will more than likely deter her/him from cooperating with the investigation. Also, trafficking victims, in particular, will have many needs, such as; shelter, food, clothing, and medical attention. Therefore, if you believe you have identified a trafficking victim call the following service provider for 24/7 victim assistance:

NJ Human Trafficking Hotline: 877-986-7534