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Combatting Human Trafficking

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DHS Sweeps into Action to Protect Child from Tren De Aragua Parents 

Despite claims from the Venezuelan government that the U.S. “kidnapped” a child, the truth is DHS took action because both her parents are part of Tren De Aragua.  

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Continued Presence Resource Guide

Continued Presence (CP) is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of a “severe form of trafficking in persons” who may be potential witnesses.

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Continued Presence Information Guide

This information sheet provides guidance for a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of a "severe form of trafficking persons" who may be potential witnesses in an investigation or who have filed civil actions against their traffickers.

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DHS Blue Campaign Launches Nationwide Tutorial with Lyft to Educate Rideshare Drivers About How to Detect and Prevent Human Trafficking

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc. announced that more than one million Lyft drivers in the United States and Canada can now access a tutorial program to help them detect and prevent human trafficking.

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Juventud y Trata de Personas

La trata de personas es un problema grave para niños y adolescentes, independientemente de sus antecedentes, circunstancias familiares o dónde vivan. Pero ya seas un adulto o una persona joven, hay cosas que puedes hacer para ayudar a protegerte a ti mismo y a otros de convertirse en víctimas de la trata.

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DHS Focus on Combatting Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) places significant emphasis on addressing the complexities and national significance of various forms of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and child sexual exploitation.

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Shareable Graphics

Join Blue Campaign in raising awareness of human trafficking this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) on July 30.

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Youth and Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a serious issue for kids and teens regardless of their background, family circumstances, or where they live. But whether you’re an adult or a young person, there are things you can do to help protect yourself and others from becoming a victim of trafficking.

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Forced Labor Awareness Posters – Shipping Ports

Human trafficking has no boundaries. These forced labor port awareness posters have been developed for ports experiencing a high volume of shipping traffic.

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Report Human Trafficking

By identifying and reporting suspected human trafficking, you are doing your part to help law enforcement recover victims.