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Combatting Human Trafficking

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Campus Law Enforcement Training

Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking in a campus environment using a victim-centered approach.  

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Convenience Retail Employee Training

Learn to recognize and report suspected human trafficking in a convenience retail setting.  

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Youth Professional and Caretaker Training

Learn to recognize and respond to suspected youth human trafficking and ways to prevent victimization among youth.  

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2021: A Strong Year of Progress at the Department of Homeland Security

In the Biden-Harris Administration’s first year, DHS has made tremendous progress in its efforts to protect the American public and administer the laws of our nation. Our efforts to date have strengthened our ability to uphold our laws and our values. We have rescinded policies that do not reflect our values, brought offices back to life, issued new directives, and reconstructed entire operations in order to bolster the security of our nation and the diverse communities we serve. Much work remains, which we approach with energy and optimism.

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DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking Report Highlights Increases in Arrests and Seizures

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) annual report, highlighting many of the Department’s efforts during the last Fiscal Year (FY 2021) to enhance identification and screening for human trafficking, improve protection and assistance to victims, increase investigations and enforcement actions, and provide training, outreach, and engagement.

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Countering Human Trafficking Year in Review

The DHS Countering Human Trafficking Year in Review reports on select accomplishments and advancements made by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offices and components towards countering human trafficking.

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Advancing the Fight Against Human Trafficking

S&T is leveraging the power of science to combat this global crime against humanity.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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DHS Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Learn more about DHS’s efforts to combat human trafficking.

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DHS Highlights Efforts to Address Human Trafficking

Combating human trafficking is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Biden-Harris Administration. Today, the White House released an updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, which focuses on four key U.S. and global anti-trafficking efforts: prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships. DHS, a leader in the fight against human trafficking, helped develop the White House whole-of-government National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.