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Campus Law Enforcement Pocket Card

This card outlines indicators of human trafficking among a student population that campus law enforcement should be aware of.  This card also provides information on how campus law enforcement can utilize a victim-centered approach to make victims feel safe and develop trust among the community.  

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How to Participate

There are many ways you can get involved on #WearBlueDay. We look forward to seeing your creative ideas and photos on social media!

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Blue Campaign Special Initiatives Support: Uniting for Ukraine

Following Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, DHS is providing support and humanitarian relief to Ukrainian nationals in need both in the U.S. and abroad.

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Blue Campaign Special Initiatives Support: Operation Allies Welcome

On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. At the President’s direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security is working with representatives from across the government to coordinate our response and ensure unity of effort.

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Events and Initiatives

DHS covers everything from counterterrorism to the Nation's maritime and border security, protection of national leaders, and response to natural disasters.

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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.

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Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)

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

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First Responder Training (FEMA)

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

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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.

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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.