Blue Campaign Materials Catalog
These materials below are designed for public distribution, produced in association with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign against human trafficking and distributed by four DHS components: the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To request these materials, use the form specified at the end of each product description.
Posters
Hang these 11x17 posters in public spaces to raise victim and public awareness.
CBP 0306-0510 "Death is not the only way to lose your life" This poster informs potential victims and the general public of the rights that every individual has in the United States, regardless of immigration status. The poster includes the address to the Blue Campaign website, human trafficking indicator questions, and the phone number for the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip-Line to report suspected trafficking. Available in English and Spanish.
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ICE1 "A Global Problem" This poster informs potential victims and the general public of the rights that every individual has in the United States, regardless of immigration status. The poster includes the address to the Blue Campaign website, human trafficking indicator questions, and the phone number for the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip-Line to report suspected trafficking. Available in English and Spanish.
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Indicator Cards
Distribute these plastic indicator cards to law enforcement or others likely to encounter potential victims of human trafficking.
ICE2 “Indicator Cards” This plastic, 3.5’’x2’’ card fits in a wallet, pocket, or glove compartment to keep as a handy reference material. The card explains the difference between trafficking and smuggling, lists a dozen common indicators of trafficking, has the Blue Campaign website address, and provides the phone number for the ICE Tip-Line to report suspected trafficking. Available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.
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Pamphlets
Have these available for information on human trafficking and related DHS services and programs.
ICE3 "Human Trafficking Indicators" This ICE pamphlet raises awareness on the issue of human trafficking as a global problem, the means of coercion, the difference between trafficking and smuggling, and human trafficking indicators. The pamphlet also gives an overview of ICE’s role in fighting human trafficking, ICE’s victim-centered approach, and recent anti-trafficking successes. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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ICE4 "Continued Presence" This ICE pamphlet explains Continued Presence – a temporary immigration status provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of human trafficking. This status allows victims who are potential witnesses to remain in the U.S. temporarily during the ongoing investigation into the crimes committed against them. The pamphlet includes information on how to request Continued Presence, who authorizes it, useful facts, and eligibility requirements. Available in English.
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ICE5 "Victim Assistance Program" This ICE pamphlet for potential victims of human trafficking provides indicators to help victims self-identify and explains victims’ legal rights and immigration options – including Continued Presence and the T visa – as well as other forms of available assistance. Available in English.
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ICE6 "Victim Notification Program" This ICE pamphlet provides information on how eligible victims and witnesses can register to be notified of release-related activities of certain criminal aliens. Registered victims and witnesses will be advised when the criminal alien is released from custody or removed. Available in English and Spanish.
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ICE7 "Information for Victims of Crime" This ICE pamphlet provides information to help victims of crime deal with the problems and questions that often arise during a federal investigation. The pamphlet describes victims’ rights under federal law and available services, such as protection against harassment resulting from victim cooperation with law enforcement and assistance with creditors or employers. Available in English and Spanish.
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USCIS1 "Immigration Options for Victims of Crime" This USCIS brochure is designed to assist front-line workers such as police officers, healthcare providers, judges, and prosecutors to provide information and assistance to those who have been victims of crimes. Immigrant victims of crimes such as abduction, rape, trafficking, false imprisonment, extortion, or domestic violence may be eligible to apply for green cards or other immigration statuses by themselves without anyone else needing to apply on their behalf. This brochure focuses on the Violence Against Women Act, U nonimmigrant status, and T nonimmigrant status. Available in English, Spanish Chinese (Traditional), and Russian.
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USCIS2 "Immigration Remedies for Trafficking Victims" This USCIS brochure is designed to inform the public on immigration relief available for victims of human trafficking. Immigrant victims of trafficking may be eligible to apply for green cards or other immigration statuses by themselves without anyone else needing to apply on their behalf. This brochure focuses on the T and U nonimmigrant statuses. Available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), and Russian.
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Shoe Cards
Distribute these small, three-piece plastic cards to potential victims to take and hide easily for later reference.
CBP 0404-0510 "Shoe Cards" This 3.5x2 plastic card, which breaks into three smaller cards, is designed to give victims portable and discreet access to the 24-hour phone number for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. The smallest card contains only the text, “CALL TOLL-FREE, 24 HOURS: 1-888-3737-888.” The largest lists four indicator questions and explains that victims have rights in the U.S. regardless of immigration status. Available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, and Portuguese.
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Tear Cards
Have these pads of paper cards available for distribution to potential victims and vulnerable populations.
CBP 0214-0510 "Tear Cards" Each pad has 50 paper cards that victims can take for later reference. The cards provide the 24-hour phone number for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, list four trafficking indicator questions, and explain that victims have rights in the U.S. regardless of visa status. Available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French Creole, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
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Law Enforcement Training
DHS provides a web-based training course to law enforcement officials to train officers on recognizing human trafficking and responding appropriately.
This interactive, 30-40 minute course is based on four videos depicting human trafficking scenarios law enforcement officers may encounter during routine duties. The course defines human trafficking, explains the indicators, and provides guidance on initiating and building human trafficking investigations.
The training is law enforcement sensitive and available on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Electronic Learning Portal for law enforcement officials through the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS), a secure intranet that facilitates law enforcement communications and information sharing nationwide.
To establish training authorization and apply for account with RISS, visit www.riss.net/Centers.aspx. Select the RISS Center based on your agency’s physical location. Click on the email address and send a request to establish an account. Please reference your need to access the Electronic Learning Portal as the basis for establishing a RISS account.
This page was last reviewed / modified on October 5, 2011.