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Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Oregon. Since its inception in 2007, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 1,037 cases of human trafficking in Oregon, with 1,920 victims identified in these cases. Knowing that human trafficking is happening and learning to recognize what it looks like are the first steps in bringing it to an end. Our trained staff and partners know the signs and are here to help.
We are proud to work with our partners to raise awareness of human trafficking and provide people with resources to educate and work towards stopping this dreadful crime. We work with Department of Homeland Security, Oregon Trucking Association, Truckers Against Trafficking and more to raise awareness and celebrate the efforts of governments, international organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses and private citizens all around the world to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Visit us online to find out more about human trafficking and to access resources and information on how you can Step Up and help us fight this crime.
CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, January 8-12, 2024: Our safety inspectors and motor carrier enforcement officers participated in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative event January 8 – 12, 2024. We were fortunate to have 1,954 individual driver interactions, offering time to share materials and information about human trafficking. Additionally, we distributed 40 posters, 1,050 decals and 1,850 wallet cards to local truck stops.
January 11, 2024: We were proud to wear our blue on #WearBlueDay to raise human trafficking awareness! Learn More about #WearBlueDay, and if you don't already, be sure to follow ODOT on social media via the links below so you can join us next year!
Do you use Zoom or Teams? We have partnered with DHS to create a virtual call background. Please continue to use this background in all your January calls to help raise awareness.
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 Our partners from FMCSA joined us at the Woodburn Port of Entry on January 11 as part of the CVSA action. We handed out materials and shared information with drivers that day.
From L to R above: Jess Brown (CCD Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Manager), Amy Ramsdell (CCD Administrator), Lloyd Pratt (CCD Willamette Valley Region Enforcement Manager), Sara Lynch (CCD Motor Carrier Safety Inspector), Reed Norton (State Programs Specialist, Oregon Division, FMCSA) and Jonathan Wilson (State Programs Manager, Western Service Center, FMCSA).
We work with our partners to raise awareness of and educate people about human trafficking, working toward the ultimate goal of stopping this dreadful crime.
As we reported in our last newsletter, Ryan Bresch, CCD Motor Carrier Enforcement officer, and the Klamath County Human Trafficking Task Force, or KCTTF, in partnership with the Klamath Advocacy Center, had put up a human trafficking awareness billboard along U.S. 97 between Chemult and Klamath Falls.
That billboard was the first step in a KCTTF plan to raise awareness in the area throughout 2024. The first billboard is visible northbound just outside of Chemult.
We are proud to update that a second billboard has gone up along U.S. 97 in Chemult.
Once again, we applaud Ryan, KCTTF and the advocacy center for their dedication to raising awareness in Klamath County! Thank you, and let’s keep up the extra effort to eliminate human trafficking!
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