Human trafficking is a hidden crime, and the first step to combating it is to identify victims so they can be rescued and help bring their perpetrators to justice. The Blue Campaign has developed awareness and training materials to help increase awareness and educate on the indicators of human trafficking.

Law Enforcement

DHS provides a web-based training course to law enforcement officials to train officers on recognizing human trafficking and responding appropriately.

Combatting Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities

Scott Santoro, Blue Campaign Senior Training Advisor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), and Jeri Moomaw, Executive Director of Innovation Human Trafficking Collaborative, cover how human trafficking uniquely impacts Native Americans. This webinar provides information on how to better recognize and respond to Native American victims of human trafficking.

Interviewing Victims of Human Trafficking

Scott Santoro, Blue Campaign Senior Training Advisor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), and Dr. Paulette Hubbert, Unit Chief for the Victim Assistance Program at U.S. Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) cover the effects of trauma on victims’ memories, how to avoid retraumatizing victims, and other strategies to effectively interview victims of trauma.

Continued Presence

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.

Federal Employees

The FAC 022 - Combating Trafficking in Persons for the Acquisition Workforce course is tailored for the U.S. Government acquisition workforce on combating human trafficking using the pertinent provisions of the federal acquisition regulations (FAR). The FAR provides remedies for the acquisition workforce to use against contractors who engage in human trafficking, including debarment.