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Do Your Part This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Each year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked across the globe — including here in the United States. Human trafficking is a complex, wide-ranging crime, but there are simple steps you can take to help combat it.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is July 30. On this day Blue Campaign encourages you to take at least one action to educate yourself or your community about human trafficking. Some ideas include:
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Learn the indicators of human trafficking: Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking can be the first step in identifying victims and possibly saving a life. You can also download Blue Campaign’s pocket-sized indicator card.
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Save human trafficking reporting numbers to your phone: If you ever find yourself in a position to report suspected human trafficking, you’ll need the appropriate contact information. Call 1-866-347-2423 to report human trafficking activity to the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. For victim assistance, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733). If someone is in immediate danger, call local law enforcement or 911.
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Download or order Blue Campaign human trafficking awareness resources: From posters and information sheets to toolkits, Blue Campaign offers a variety of free materials that can be used in your workplace or community to help raise awareness of how to recognize and report human trafficking.
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Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: Receive regular human trafficking awareness and education information directly to your social media feed and share Blue Campaign posts to spread awareness with your followers.
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Subscribe to the Blue Campaign monthly newsletter: Receive monthly updates on Blue Campaign activities and resources you can use in your community or workplace.
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Save the Date: CCHT to Host First-Ever Continued Presence Public Webinar on July 26
On Tuesday, July 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) will host its first-ever Continued Presence Public Webinar. Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as trafficking victims who may be potential witnesses. Part of CCHT’s mission to continually educate the public on steps they can take to combat human trafficking and provide accurate information regarding resources available to victims and human trafficking investigators, the webinar will focus on:
- What CP is and who is eligible to make a request
- Who to contact to make a CP request
- The Continued Presence Resource Guide
- The CCHT-Victim Centered Approach
- CP applications in support of civil action
- Recent improvements to the Continued Presence Program
NGOs, service providers, and practitioners are encouraged to attend. Register here.
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AAAE to Combat Human Trafficking Through Partnership with DHS and DOT
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation (DOT) in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI), which trains airport tenants and staff on how to identify and report potential human trafficking situations. This partnership will allow AAAE to make the virtual BLI training course accessible through its computer-based training services, which deliver training sessions annually on airport related topics to more than 300 airports across the country. Developed for aviation employees by DHS and DOT, the latest virtual BLI training will further the aviation industry’s collective efforts to combat human trafficking. AAAE will make the course available to thousands of frontline personnel across Digicast and Interactive Training (IET).
Learn more about BLI and how to become a partner.
CFPB Helps Survivors Mitigate the Financial Consequences of Human Trafficking (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
On June 23, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule that prohibits credit reporting companies from providing credit reports that contain any negative item of information about a survivor of trafficking that resulted from the trafficking. The rule originates from the Debt Bondage Repair Act that President Biden signed into law as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act in December of 2021. Effective on July 25, 2022, the rule meets Congress’s requirement that the CFPB issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Governor Signs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking In Oklahoma (News 9)
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a new bill to help fight human trafficking in Oklahoma. It would create the Human Trafficking Response Unit, which would be inside the attorney general's office. The author, Republican Rep. Jeff Boatman, hopes it will create more coordination between responding agencies across the state.
GA legislation classifies human trafficking as violent offense (Valdosta Today)
Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 461, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia. The legislation adds human trafficking to the list of serious violent and sexual offenses that require a superior court judge to grant bail.
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.
- Would you be able to spot a victim of #HumanTrafficking? In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, learn the potential indicators from @DHSBlueCampaign: bit.ly/3xv8Pb4
- We all have a role to play in the fight to #EndTrafficking. Learn what you can do: bit.ly/3asfBGW
- Myth: Only girls and women are targeted by sex traffickers. The truth is boys, men, and nonbinary individuals can be sex trafficking victims, too. Read about more common myths here: bit.ly/3zyXpW3
- Did you know that July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons? Find out more about this day and how you can help #EndTrafficking: bit.ly/3PcsyDA
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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