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Combatting Human Trafficking

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 | Event

DHS Annual Awards in Countering Human Trafficking

[LIVESTREAM] The newly established DHS Annual Awards in Countering Human Trafficking recognize and reward major counter human trafficking efforts and contributions by Department personnel. Comprised of five distinct categories, these awards recognize DHS employees, teams, and a DHS partner organization for outstanding leadership, superior public service, and/or significant contributions that further the Department’s efforts to advance counter-trafficking operations, protect victims, and enhance prevention efforts.

Last Updated: January 31, 2023 | Press Releases

DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Releases FY 2022 Annual Report

DHS released the second Center for CCHT Annual Report, outlining the Department’s achievements in combatting human trafficking during the previous FY.

Last Updated: January 25, 2023 | Blog

DHS and DOT Host Joint ‘Intersections of Human Trafficking and International Aviation’ Roundtable

As part of its observance of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the DHS and the DOT's Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) hosted an “Intersections of Human Trafficking and International Aviation Roundtable.”

Last Updated: January 6, 2023 | Blog

Show Your Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking This #WearBlueDay — January 11

The Blue Campaign invites you to raise awareness of human trafficking on January 11 by participating in one of its largest awareness initiatives, #WearBlueDay.

Last Updated: December 29, 2022 | Press Releases

President Biden Signs legislation that codifies and expands DHS fight against human trafficking

On December 27, 2022, President Biden signed the “Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021,” which codifies and expands DHS's CCHT.

Last Updated: July 29, 2022 | Blog

DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Tomorrow, we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, an international day to raise awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking, the plight of trafficking victims, and how to better protect their rights.

Last Updated: July 29, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Expands Partnership to Combat Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a strategic partnership between the Department’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) and international non-governmental organization (NGO) Liberty Shared to enhance the Department’s ability to investigate forced labor in the supply chain.

 

Last Updated: May 9, 2022 | Press Releases

Feature Article: S&T Tech Leads to Children Rescued and Traffickers Arrested

S&T has teamed up with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and others to develop the enhanced analytic platforms, tools, and capabilities required to countering human trafficking across the country and around the world. 

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 1, 2022 | Site Page

Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)

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