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Human Trafficking

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Blue Lightning Initiative

BLI trains airline personnel to identify potential traffickers and human trafficking victims, and to report their suspicions to federal law enforcement.

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S&T Combatting Human Trafficking Using Social Science

S&T is incorporating social science research into DHS’s counter-human trafficking approach through two foundational projects: (1) the Counter-human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Foundational Effort and (2) the Human Trafficking System Analysis and Technology Roadmap.

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S&T Combatting Human Trafficking Through Social Science Fact Sheet

DHS S&T seeks to address the growing problem of human trafficking through social science-based research.

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Native Communities Awareness Poster Series

These posters were created to raise awareness of human trafficking among Native communities. Informed by Native survivors of human trafficking, the series uses culturally-relevant images and messages. Organizations working to reach Native communities with information about human trafficking can display these posters in locations like schools, community centers, and offices.

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January 11 is #WearBlueDay

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th (#WearBlueDay). Blue Campaign hosts special events and educational activities.

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S&T First Responder Infographic

DHS S&T works closely with first responders, academia, research and development organizations, industry, innovators and venture capitalists to use science to help strengthen our first responders and the nation. Check out our infographic to learn more on how S&T is helping protect our homeland.

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S&T FRG OPSR

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Office for Public Safety Research (OPSR) applies multidisciplinary research and development to strengthen the safety and effectiveness of first responders, the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) and of state and local partners.

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What is the Blue Campaign?

Blue Campaign informational tri-fold brochure outlining the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to combat human trafficking.

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What Is Human Trafficking?

The Blue Campaign infographic resource will help you to answer the question, “What is Human Trafficking?”  Please help us bring this crime out of the shadows.

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FLETC 5053 - Human Trafficking 101

Use these resources to deliver a Human Trafficking 101 presentation. Appropriate for state and local law enforcement audiences as well as law enforcement professionals who work alongside them.