U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Government Website

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Safely connect using HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  1. Home
  2. About DHS
  3. Site Links
  4. Keywords
  5. Combatting Human Trafficking

Combatting Human Trafficking

Last Updated: | Site Page

Report Human Trafficking

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

Last Updated: | Site Page

Protect Native Communities from Human Trafficking

While human trafficking can occur to individuals of any age, gender, sexuality, nationality, and socio-economic class, Native American and Alaskan Native communities are disproportionately impacted by this crime.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Blue Campaign Partners with Lyft to Educate Rideshare Drivers About Human Trafficking

DHS Blue Campaign and Lyft, Inc. announced a new tutorial program that will help rideshare drivers in the United States and Canada detect and prevent human trafficking. The tutorial is one part of a first-of-its kind partnership between Lyft and DHS Blue Campaign.

Last Updated: | Site Page

Carter's Story: Blue Campaign Youth Animated Video Series

This two-part animated video series, created by the Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s Blue Campaign, raises awareness of how to keep young people safe while playing online video games and provide tips to parents and adults working with youth on how to recognize signs of human trafficking.

Last Updated: | Publication

Private Industry Indicator Cards

This 3.5"x2’’ card fits in a wallet, pocket, or glove compartment as a reference for specific industries.

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Feature Article: S&T Tech Leads to Children Rescued and Traffickers Arrested

S&T has teamed up with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and others to develop the enhanced analytic platforms, tools, and capabilities required to countering human trafficking across the country and around the world. 

Last Updated: | Site Page

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.

Last Updated: | Site Page

Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)

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

Last Updated: | Site Page

First Responder Training (FEMA)

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

Last Updated: | Site Page

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.