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Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a crime and a form of modern-day slavery. DHS is working to end it.

  • "I Speak" Poster

    This poster assists literate individuals who are not proficient in English to identify a preferred language. This poster contains more than 60 languages. Law enforcement officers and others can show the poster to potential victims of human trafficking; the victims can obtain assistance from the Homeland Security Investigations Tip line that is available 24 hours a day with language capability in over 300 languages and dialects.

  • Blue Campaign & DHS Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Information Sheet

    This information sheet describes human trafficking and outlines how DHS combats the crime.

  • Blue Campaign Toolkits and Guides

    The Blue Campaign creates a variety of toolkits for various communities to raise awareness against the heinous crime of human trafficking. These toolkits provide an overview of human trafficking, how it affects the community, provides information to recognize and report suspected incidents of human trafficking and posters for display

  • 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.

  • Continued Presence: Temporary Immigration Designation for Victims of Human Trafficking

    This Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) pamphlet explains Continued Presence – a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of human trafficking. This designation 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.

  • First Responder Indicator Card

    This plastic, 3.5"x2’’ card fits in a wallet, pocket, or glove compartment to keep as a handy reference for first responders. The card explains human trafficking, details the classical presentations found in trafficking victims, lists several common indicators of trafficking, and provides information on how to report suspected trafficking.

  • 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.

  • Human Trafficking 101 Information Sheet

    This fact sheet describes human trafficking, discusses who may be vulnerable, how to identify a potential victim, and how to report a tip.

  • Human Trafficking 101: Acquisition Workforce

    Members of the Federal acquisition workforce have responsibilities in all phases of an acquisition to ensure that the U.S. Government is taking action to prevent, report, and remedy human trafficking in Federal contracts. This information sheet describes human trafficking; the Federal regulations prohibiting the use of human trafficking from contractors and subcontractors; training available to the Federal acquisition workforce; and the responsibilities of a CO and COR.

  • Information for Law Enforcement Officials: Immigration Options for Victims of Human Trafficking

    This two-page fact sheet informs law enforcement officials and answers frequently asked questions on the immigration relief options for victims of human trafficking through DHS (ICE and USCIS). The sheet covers Continued Presence and U and T visas.