Resources to fight human trafficking.
Resources for the Public
“Domestic Servitude Awareness Poster”
This poster describes domestic servitude, a form of human trafficking where the victim is held against their will and forced to perform household duties. The poster encourages the public to learn more about what they can do to help stop this crime. Download Here
“Sex Trafficking Awareness Poster”
This poster describes sex trafficking, a form of human trafficking, and encourages the public to learn more about what they can do to help stop this crime. Download Here
“Forced Labor Awareness Poster”
This poster describes forced labor, a form of human trafficking, and encourages the public to learn more about what they can do to help stop this crime. Download Here
“I Speak poster”
This "I Speak" poster assists literate individuals who are not proficient in English to identify a preferred language. This poster contains more than 60 languages. Law enforcement officers and others can show the poster to potential victims of human trafficking; the victims can obtain assistance from the Homeland Security Investigations Tip line that is available 24 hours a day with language capability in over 300 languages and dialects. Download Here
“Blue Campaign Informational Pamphlet”This pamphlet provides an overview of the DHS Blue Campaign and how you can get involved.
Resources for Law Enforcement/Courts
- “Indicator Cards”
This 3.5"x2’’ card fits in a wallet, pocket, or glove compartment to keep as a handy reference material. The card explains the difference between trafficking and smuggling, lists a dozen common indicators of trafficking, and provides information on how to report suspected trafficking. Available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.
- “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.
- “What Can You Do? Judical Pamphlet”.
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.
- “Victim Support Pamphlet for Law Enforcement”.
This pamphlet provides information for law enforcement, first responders and healthcare professionals on how to enable effective investigations through victim support, how to work with victims to address their needs, and how to access immigration relief for noncitizen victims.
- “Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes”
This two-page fact sheet informs law enforcement officials and answers frequently asked questions on the immigration relief options for victims of human trafficking and other crimes through DHS (ICE and USCIS). The sheet covers Continued Presence and U and T visas.
Resources for Faith Based Groups/Schools
- “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 noncitizen victims.
- Human Trafficking 101 for School Administrators and Staff
Designed for school administrators and staff, this fact sheet defines human trafficking, and discusses student social behaviors and other indicators that can help identify potential victims or those being groomed for exploitation.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Human TraffickingHuman trafficking is a horrific crime against the fundamental rights and dignity of the human person. The United Nations Protocol on Human Trafficking defines it as "the "recruitment, transportation, harboring or receipt of persons by means of force, fraud or coercion."
What is the Blue Campaign?
The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to combat human trafficking. Working in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-governmental and private organizations, the Blue Campaign strives to protect the basic right of freedom and to bring those who exploit human lives to justice.
Why is this here
We have made these government resources available, in order to help spread this important information. Human trafficking happens in every major city. These resources are here to help fight this.