S&T Combatting Human Trafficking Through Social Science Fact Sheet
DHS S&T seeks to address the growing problem of human trafficking through social science-based research.
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DHS S&T seeks to address the growing problem of human trafficking through social science-based research.
These posters were created to raise awareness of human trafficking among Native communities. Informed by Native survivors of human trafficking, the series uses culturally-relevant images and messages. Organizations working to reach Native communities with information about human trafficking can display these posters in locations like schools, community centers, and offices.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th (#WearBlueDay). Blue Campaign hosts special events and educational activities.
DHS S&T works closely with first responders, academia, research and development organizations, industry, innovators and venture capitalists to use science to help strengthen our first responders and the nation. Check out our infographic to learn more on how S&T is helping protect our homeland.
The DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Office for Public Safety Research (OPSR) applies multidisciplinary research and development to strengthen the safety and effectiveness of first responders, the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) and of state and local partners.
Blue Campaign informational tri-fold brochure outlining the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to combat 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.
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.
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.
This Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) pamphlet explains Continued Presence – a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as victims of human trafficking. This designation allows victims who are potential witnesses to remain in the U.S. temporarily during the ongoing investigation into the crimes committed against them. The pamphlet includes information on how to request Continued Presence, who authorizes it, useful facts, and eligibility requirements.