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This is a measurable problem.
It is a structured, profitable industry — and it can be stopped.
16, 000+ storefronts across the U.S.
$5 BILLION annual profit
COUNTLESS lives impacted
Illicit massage businesses
exist in nearly every community.
IMBs are often disguised as legitimate spas and bodywork shops in strip
malls, office parks, and neighborhoods. Women working in these businesses are frequently exploited and victimized. Many have been trafficked into the industry and are not participating voluntarily.
We are The nation’s most comprehensive database on imbs.
The Network approaches human trafficking as a systems-level problem that can be measured, mapped, and disrupted.
Our database allows us to identify where the illicit massage industry is concentrated, how it evolves, and where intervention will have the greatest impact. Read about how we do it below.
RESEARCH
Our team of data engineers and research analysts tracks thousands of IMBs, continuously cross-checking and refining our data.
ACTIONABLE DATA
Our data supports enforcement actions, policy changes, judicial proceedings, and regulatory reforms.
PARTNERSHIPS
We partner with law enforcement and regulatory agencies across more than 17 states and 50 local municipalities nationwide.
SCALABILITY
Our approach provides scalable strategies designed for long-term disruption, not one-time interventions.
PROVEN TACTICS
We develop and teach strategies that have led to significant, measurable reductions in IMB activity in targeted jurisdictions.
“The Network has been a game-changer when it comes to understanding the businesses. They’ve been instrumental in identifying many of these establishments.”
– Elizabeth Wiggins, Director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Anti-Human Trafficking Division