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Honor #NAHeritage by Staying Aware This November
November is a time to observe Indigenous culture and traditions during National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is also a time to recognize and call attention to the unique threat that human trafficking poses to Indigenous communities. Follow Blue Campaign on social media (@DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) where we’ll be highlighting various resources to raise awareness of this crime in Indigenous communities. Resources include:
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Save the Date: 50 Days Until #WearBlueDay
November 22 marks 50 days remaining until #WearBlueDay on January 11, 2022. Each year, the Campaign acknowledges National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by urging people to wear a blue piece of clothing and post a photo using #WearBlueDay. Get creative for this important cause. Take a selfie, snap a group photo, or share a video—whatever you do, just make sure you’re in blue! Throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign also hosts several activities to shine a spotlight on human trafficking. Follow Blue Campaign on social media (@DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) and watch for our upcoming newsletters where we’ll share updates on what’s happening in January
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#BeCyberSmart Twitter Chat Recap
On October 28, Blue Campaign hosted a Twitter chat on the importance of online safety with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Project iGuardian, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Participants weighed in with online safety tips and insights. See what was discussed in the Twitter moment: bit.ly/3BLbwVM.
DHS Commemorates CCHT’s First Anniversary with Victim-Centered Approach
The DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) has officially been working to combat human trafficking for more than one year, and DHS is marking the occasion by directing all its components to incorporate a victim-centered approach across their operations. Moving forward, all DHS component policies, programs, and activities will reflect this framework, which Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has said is “critical to the work of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and to the Department’s fight against all crimes involving severe abuse and exploitation.” The announcement of this vital approach comes as DHS rolls out a variety of new initiatives across its components to address the crimes of sex trafficking and forced labor:
- Secretary Mayorkas issued guidance to components to incorporate a victim-centered approach.
- CCHT launched a new landing page on DHS.gov.
- CCHT issued a one-pager on the Center.
- CCHT issued a fact sheet on Federal Immigration Benefits for Victims of Human Trafficking.
- USCIS released the first-ever standalone T Visa Guide.
For more, read the full press release.
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Newsom signs bill to help human trafficking survivors with nonviolent offenses (FOX26)
New legislation signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom will help clear the records of human trafficking survivors with nonviolent offenses. The bill, set to go into effect in January 2022, will clear nonviolent offenses within 90 days of their ruling. Court hearing fees will be waived, and survivors may request a cleared record at any time.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Release Forced Labor Findings FY21 (CBP Media Relations)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its FY21 operational update and forced labor findings for the supply chain. CBP reported 1,213 shipments that contained roughly $414 million of goods produced by international forced labor entered the U.S. in FY21.
U.S. Bars Disposable Gloves From Malaysia Over Forced Labor (U.S. News & World Report)
CBP officers at all U.S. ports of entry will detain disposable gloves produced by Supermax Corporation Bhd.’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Maxter Glove Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., Maxwell Glove Manufacturing Bhd., and Supermax Glove Manufacturing based on information that indicates their use of forced labor in manufacturing operations.
U.S. blocking imports of tomatoes from Mexican farm over forced labor allegations (Reuters)
CBP officers at all U.S. ports of entry will detain fresh tomatoes produced by the tomato farm Agropecuarios Tom S.A. de C.V., Horticola S.A de C.V., and their subsidiaries based on information that indicates the use of forced labor against its workers.
Tag Blue Campaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @DHSBlueCampaign. Each month we share content you can distribute on your social channels to raise awareness of human trafficking in your community.
- November is Native American Heritage Month. As you celebrate #NAHeritage, follow @DHSBlue Campaign for resources that raise awareness of #HumanTrafficking in Indigenous communities: bit.ly/3k3vo0u
- We’re 50 days away from #WearBlueDay on January 11, 2022! Can we count you in? For more information about how @DHSBlueCampaign’s #WearBlueDay aims to raise awareness of #HumanTrafficking, visit bit.ly/3onmvC0
- 11/20: Today is #WorldChildrensDay. If you’re a professional working with youth, you have a unique chance to make a difference. Follow @DHSBlueCampaign for tips on how to talk to kids about exploitation and #HumanTrafficking: bit.ly/2sxLMhi
- Plan on shopping this #CyberMonday? @DHSBlueCampaign encourages you to be an educated consumer. Use this tool from @USDOL to avoid goods that may be produced by child or #ForcedLabor: bit.ly/2X4f0Q9
For more information visit the Blue Campaign
To report suspected human trafficking: 1-866-347-2423
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
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