January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month; Support #WearBlueDay

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent this bulletin at 01/05/2023 08:00 AM EST

Every year, the President proclaims January as a month dedicated to the awareness and prevention of human trafficking.

"Around the world, human trafficking has stripped nearly 25 million people of their safety, dignity, and liberty — disproportionately affecting historically underserved and marginalized communities. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending this inhumane and immoral practice in all its forms. And as we bring perpetrators to justice, we renew our pledge to help survivors recover and rebuild their lives." - POTUS

The federal government works to combat human trafficking through several trainings, including the Blue Campaign | Homeland Security (dhs.gov).

Join An Upcoming Webinar On Recognizing & Reporting Human Trafficking

For National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the DHS Blue Campaign invites you to attend one of our webinars on recognizing and responding to potential cases of human trafficking. Members of the public are invited to attend this webinar where representatives from Blue Campaign will provide an overview of what human trafficking is, the indicators, how to report a suspected human trafficking situation, and available resources to raise awareness in your communities. The dates and times of the webinars are as follows:

Session 1: Tuesday, January 10^th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Session 2: Tuesday, January 17^th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Session 3: Tuesday, January 24^th, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET (Offered in Spanish)

(English) Registration https://bit.ly/3VXsuv6
(Spanish) Inscripción https://bit.ly/3Fx0CXU

The DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Hosts Biannual Continued Presence Webinar

The DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) will host its biannual Continued Presence Public Webinar on January 11, 2023. This webinar is for victim advocates, service providers, civil attorneys, community organizations, religious affiliates, and others working in the counter-trafficking space and will provide an overview of the program, eligibility, the application process, and the victim-centered response.

Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as trafficking victims who may be potential witnesses. CP allows trafficking victims to lawfully remain in the U.S. temporarily and work during the investigation into the human trafficking-related crimes committed against them and during any civil action under 18 U.S.C. § 1595 filed by the victims against their traffickers.

Registration for this webinar is required. If you have any questions or difficulty registering, please contact: training@ccht.dhs.gov. To learn more about the Continued Presence program, visit the Victim-Centered Approach section at www.dhs.gov/ccht. Register Here

Show Your Support on January 11 By Wearing Blue

The DHS Blue Campaign’s largest initiative is on January 11^th. To raise awareness of human trafficking, we invite the public to take photos of themselves, friends, family, and colleagues wearing blue clothing and share them on social media – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – along with our #WearBlueDay hashtag.

Why blue? Blue is the international color of #HumanTrafficking awareness.

For additional social media materials to show your support, visit: Social Media Shareables | Homeland Security (dhs.gov).

Newly Revised Faith-Based Community Leaders Human Trafficking Toolkit

The Faith-Based and Community Toolkit is a human trafficking resource to engage Houses Of Worship and the community to help raise awareness of human trafficking. It also provides guidance on how to respond to the needs of victims or those vulnerable to harm. The toolkit is also available in Spanish. Learn more about other DHS Blue Campaign Resources, including the General Awareness Training Video.

The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at dhs.gov/faith.

DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov

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