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Human Trafficking

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

  • 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.

  • 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: 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.

  • Victim Identification Pamphlet for Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Health Professionals

    This pamphlet provides information for law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, how to report suspected trafficking, and how they can collaborate with experts in their area.

  • Victim Identification Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups, and General Public

    This pamphlet provides information for nongovernmental, faith based and neighborhood organizations on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, how to report suspected trafficking, and how to spread the word and enhance awareness.

  • Victim Support Pamphlet for NGOs, Faith-based and Community Groups

    This pamphlet provides information for nongovernmental, faith based and neighborhood organizations on how to work with victims to address their needs, and how to access Federal services for victims, including immigration relief for victims.

  • What Can You Do? Judicial Pamphlet for Members of the Judicial System

    This pamphlet provides information for members of the judicial system, including judges and lawyers, on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, and support victims in the courtroom.

  • Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Timelines Report

    This report details timelines for reviewing petitions, initiating an investigation, and assessing whether it possesses information to articular reasonable suspicion of a violation of Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

  • Fact Sheet on Criminal Authorities for Enforcing Against Forced Labor in China

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) strongly cautions that any individual or entity with a presence in the United States that is engaged in any business in China, including but not limited to procuring goods from China, must comply with U.S. laws.