Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a crime and a form of modern-day slavery. DHS is working to end it.
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Human Trafficking 101: Acquisition Workforce
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.
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Information for Law Enforcement Officials: Immigration Options for Victims of Human Trafficking
This two-page fact sheet informs law enforcement officials and answers frequently asked questions on the immigration relief options for victims of human trafficking through DHS (ICE and USCIS). The sheet covers Continued Presence and U and T visas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Can You Do? Judicial Pamphlet for Members of the Judicial System
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.
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What Does Human Trafficking Look Like?
These posters show the many faces of human trafficking. Victims of human trafficking can be any age, gender, race, or immigration status; they live in cities, suburbs, and rural areas.
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Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Timelines Report
This report details timelines for reviewing petitions, initiating an investigation, and assessing whether it possesses information to articular reasonable suspicion of a violation of Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
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Fact Sheet on Criminal Authorities for Enforcing Against Forced Labor in China
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) strongly cautions that any individual or entity with a presence in the United States that is engaged in any business in China, including but not limited to procuring goods from China, must comply with U.S. laws.
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CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: How the Department of Homeland Security is Combatting Human Trafficking and Forced Labor in Imported Goods
January 13, 2021, DHS’s Office of the CIS Ombudsman hosted a public webinar to discuss how DHS combats human trafficking and forced labor in imported goods.