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Last Updated: April 12, 2022 | Site Page

Human Trafficking Consequences

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Causing someone under the age of 18 to engage in a commercial sex act, regardless of using force, fraud, or coercion is human trafficking under U.S. law.

Last Updated: April 8, 2022 | Press Releases

Summary of Resources for Law Enforcement Partners

DHS is fundamentally a department of partnerships. Our ability to execute our critical mission relies on the strength of our partnerships with you and our other key partners across the public and private sectors. Every day, you serve on the front lines to keep our communities safe. We are committed to ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support you need to continue doing so successfully.

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 | Publication

Summary of Resources for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Campus Law Enforcement Partners

This guide highlights many of the resources available to law enforcement partners, including training and grant opportunities, to increase nationwide resilience to evolving threats.

Last Updated: April 1, 2022 | Site Page

Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)

Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking as someone trained in disaster response.

Last Updated: April 1, 2022 | Site Page

First Responder Training (FEMA)

Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking as a first responder.

Last Updated: March 30, 2022 | Site Page

Continued Presence Awareness Training

Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration status provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of a “severe form of trafficking in persons” who may be potential witnesses. This three-part video describes CP, who is eligible, and how to make a request. The video can be used for training purposes and task force meetings.

Last Updated: March 8, 2022 | Blog

Blue Lightning Initiative Releases New Human Trafficking Training for Aviation Employees

The Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI), a joint campaign of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Department of Transportation (DOT), announced today the release of a new online training program to combat human trafficking in the aviation industry. The updated training educates aviation employees on how to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to appropriately report what they see. The training now includes specialized content for both large and small airport settings.

Last Updated: March 7, 2022 | Site Page

Gender-Based Violence Awareness Course

Welcome to the Gender-Based Violence Awareness Course. This training was developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for airport and private aviation industry personnel.

Last Updated: March 7, 2022 | Site Page

General Public Indicators Training Course

Welcome to the Blue Campaign's General Public Indicators Training Course

Last Updated: February 9, 2022 | Site Page

Campus Law Enforcement Training

Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking in a campus environment using a victim-centered approach.