U.S. flag
        An official website of the United States government
          Here’s how you know
        Here’s how you knowGovernment Website**Official websites use .gov**
              
                              A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
        Safely connect using HTTPS**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
              
              A **lock**
                (A locked padlock)
                or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.  
 Menu

      close
        
                            Enter Search Term
                Search
      What Is Human Trafficking?
      
                
  
          What Is Human Trafficking?


      
        What Is Human Trafficking?
    
    
              What is Forced Labor?
      
    
              Identify a Victim
      
    
              Myths and Misconceptions
      
    
              Exploitation and How to Protect Yourself
      
    
              Tools That Teach
      
    
              How You Can Help
      
                
  
          How You Can Help


      
        How You Can Help
    
    
              Work With Us
      
    
              Industry Professionals
      
    
              Law Enforcement
      
    
              Report Human Trafficking
      
    
              Student and Community Leaders
      
    
              Tackle Human Trafficking
      
    
              Resources
      
                
  
          Resources


      
        Resources
    
    
              Airport Resources
      
    
              Blue Campaign Newsletters
      
    
              Document Library
      
    
              Request Materials
      
    
              Resources Available for Victims
      
    
              Training
      
                
  
          Training


      
        Training
    
    
              Blue Campaign Changes Course
      
    
              Blue Campaign Choices Course
      
    
              Blue Campaign Consequences Training
      
    
              Campus Law Enforcement Training
      
    
              Continued Presence Awareness Training
      
    
              Convenience Retail Employee Training
      
    
              Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)
      
    
              First Responder Training (FEMA)
      
    
              Gender-Based Violence Awareness Course
      
    
              General Public Indicators Training Course
      
    
              Law Enforcement Awareness Training
      
    
              Youth Professional and Caretaker Training
      
    
              Awareness Videos
      
    
              About Blue Campaign
      
                
  
          About Blue Campaign


      
        About Blue Campaign
    
    
              #WearBlueDay
      
    
              Special Initiatives
      
                
  
          Special Initiatives


      
        Special Initiatives
    
    
              Uniting for Ukraine
      
    
              Operation Allies Welcome
      
    
              Blue Campaign Special Initiatives Resources
      
    
              Upcoming Events Breadcrumb
Blue Campaign
  How You Can Help
  Student and Community Leaders

     What Is Human Trafficking?
                
                    
                    
      How You Can Help
                
      Work With Us
                
                    
      
      Industry Professionals
                
                    
      
      Law Enforcement
                
                    
      
      Report Human Trafficking
                
                    
                    
      Student and Community Leaders
                
                    
      
      Tackle Human TraffickingResources
                
                    
      
      Training
                
                    
      
      About Blue Campaign
                
                    
      
      Special Initiatives
                
                    
      
      Upcoming EventsStudent and Community Leaders
Community leaders educate those around them about a variety of issues and topics, including human trafficking. They may be a trusted adult for a young person, a moral authority in a congregation, or have the ability to empower their peers to learn to recognize and report human trafficking. Regardless of their specific role, their leadership positions them to educate and influence others. Below are several resources that can be used to start conversations and raise awareness of trafficking within communities across the country.
      
      Youth Caretakers and Professionals Resources
      Youth Caretakers and Professionals: How to Talk About Human Trafficking

how to talk to youth about human trafficking

TheHow to Talk About Human Trafficking Youth Guide can be used by any adult who is a caretaker of a youth or individuals who work with youth through formal or informal programming in classrooms, camps, community or faith-based programs, sports leagues, mentorship programs, and more. The information in this guide can be incorporated into existing activities, lessons, or conversations that are used to engage youth. This guide was created with a focus on middle and high school-aged youth (11- to 17-years old).  The Blue Campaign youth guide is available in English and Spanish.

Youth Caretakers and Professionals Training

The How to Talk About Human Trafficking Guide has been adapted into a two-part video training.

Youth Awareness Posters

You can say No... when you know what exploitation looks like

The Youth Awareness Poster can be hung in spaces such as classrooms, camps, community centers, or recreational facilities to reach young people with information about how to protect themselves from exploitation.  The youth awareness poster is available in English and Spanish.
              Student Leaders Resources
      Higher Education Student Advocate Toolkit

College & University toolkit

The Student Advocate Toolkit offers tips and resources to engage campuses and communities to raise awareness of human trafficking. It also includes posters to display in dorms, public areas on campus, and around town.  Student leaders can help stop human trafficking by educating and engaging the people on their campus and in their community.

Human Trafficking on College Campuses

View Original "Human Trafficking on College Campuses" video

This video is for anyone attending or working in a university to learn to recognize and appropriately respond to suspected human trafficking in a campus environment. (DHS Video by Blue Campaign)
              Faith-Based Leaders Resources
      Faith-Based & Community Toolkit

faith-based & community toolkit

The Faith-Based and Community Toolkit offers public awareness messaging and resources to engage religious communities on human trafficking. It also includes content that can be displayed in houses of worship, during community events, and in public places.  As a moral authority and trusted messenger, the efforts of faith leaders to educate and engage their congregation and community will resonate.  This toolkit is also available in English and Spanish.
  
    
    TopicsHuman TraffickingKeywordsBlue Campaign
              Faith Based
              Human Trafficking
To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement:Image

	1-866-347-2423
	Para reportar un posible caso de trata de personas:Image

	1-866-347-2423
	To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:Image

	1-888-373-7888

	or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
	Obtenga ayuda de la Línea Directa Nacional de Trata de Personas:Image

	1-888-373-7888

	o enviando un mensaje de texto con HELP o INFO a BeFree (233733)

    Last Updated: 10/19/2022
  
Was this page helpful?
  Yes
NoThis page was not helpful because the content
  has too little information
has too much information
is confusing
is out-of-date Return to top

           What Is Human Trafficking?
      
    
                  How You Can Help
      
    
                  Resources
      
    
                  Training
      
    
                  About Blue Campaign
      
    
                  Special Initiatives
      
    
                  Upcoming Events
                            
        Blue Campaign. One Voice. One Mission. End Human Trafficking.
                                              
                Contact Blue Campaign
                                  Report Suspected Human Trafficking:
                                                    1-866-347-2423
                                                                    Get Help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
                                                    1-888-373-7888
      
    DHS.gov/Blue-Campaign
                  An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityAbout Blue Campaign
        Accessibility
        FOIA Requests
        Privacy Policy
        DHS.gov

                        Looking for U.S. government information and services?
                Visit USA.gov