Tuesday, December 9, 2014

HELP FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING - YOUR EYES AND EARS MAY SAVE A LIFE


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.     

Awareness and Education

Through the Blue Campaign, DHS raises public awareness about human trafficking, leveraging partnerships to educate the public to recognize human trafficking and report suspected instances.  The Blue Campaign also offers training to law enforcement and others to increase detection and investigation of human trafficking, and to protect victims and bring suspected traffickers to justice.  To view all available Blue Campaign resources, please visit our resources page.      

Victim-Centered Investigations

DHS is responsible for investigating human trafficking, arresting traffickers, and protecting victims. DHS also provides immigration relief to non-U.S. citizen victims of human trafficking. DHS utilizes a victim-centered approach to combat human trafficking, which places equal value on identifying and stabilizing victims and on investigating and prosecuting traffickers. Victims are crucial to investigations and prosecutions; each case and every conviction changes lives. DHS understands how difficult it can be for victims to come forward and work with law enforcement due to their trauma. DHS is committed to helping victims feel stable, safe, and secure.  Learn more about DHS's victim-centered approach to combatting human trafficking.

A Unified DHS Effort

DHS and its components coordinate and unite our efforts to combat human trafficking under the Blue Campaign.
 www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign

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