DHS Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Learn more about DHS’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
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Learn more about DHS’s efforts to combat human trafficking.
Combating human trafficking is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Biden-Harris Administration. Today, the White House released an updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, which focuses on four key U.S. and global anti-trafficking efforts: prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships. DHS, a leader in the fight against human trafficking, helped develop the White House whole-of-government National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.
Learn the consequences of engaging in human trafficking activities through this interactive course.
The T Visa was designed with the dual purpose of stabilizing trafficking victims and promoting cooperation between law enforcement and trafficking victims. This T Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide is intended for Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges and other Government Agencies.
Today marks the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT). The CCHT, led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is a DHS-wide effort dedicated to bringing human traffickers to justice, protecting victims of sex trafficking and forced labor, and preventing these terrible crimes from occurring.
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is to advance counter human trafficking law enforcement operations, protect victims, and enhance prevention efforts by aligning DHS’ capabilities and expertise.
These documents outline U.S. immigration benefits for noncitizen crime victims and provide information on the following topics: The T and U visa requirements, the role of Form I-914 Supplement B, Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons (Form I- 914B), best practices for certifying agencies, responses to frequently asked questions, and additional resources for certifying agencies and officials.
The Center for Countering Human Trafficking advances counter human trafficking law enforcement operations, protects victims, and enhances prevention efforts.
S&T supports the DHS violence prevention mission. The S&T Public Safety and Violence Prevention (PSVP) team aims to conduct evidence-based research to better understand an evolving threat landscape.
An informed public plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe. September 25 is “If You See Something, Say Something®” Awareness Day, also known as #SeeSayDay.