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      General Public Indicators Training CourseImage
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                                                      Learn to recognize and report suspected human trafficking in general public settings.
                                                        Blue Campaign General Public Indicators Training Course
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking as a first responder.
                                                        Blue Campaign First Responder Training (FEMA)
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking as someone trained in disaster response.
                                                        Blue Campaign Disaster Responder Training (FEMA)
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of human trafficking through this interactive course.
                                                        Blue Campaign Choices Course
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and report human trafficking as a member of the general public through this interactive course.
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                                                      Learn the consequences of engaging in human trafficking activities through this interactive course.
                                                        Blue Campaign Consequences Course
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and report suspected human trafficking in a convenience retail setting.
                                                        Blue Campaign Convenience Retail Employee Training
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and respond to suspected youth human trafficking and ways to prevent victimization among youth.
                                                        Blue Campaign Youth Professional and Caretaker Training
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking in a campus environmentusing a victim-centered approach.
                                                        Blue Campaign Campus Law Enforcement Training
                                                                          
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                                                      Learn to define the concept of gender-based violence, identify various forms of gender-based violence, and describe ways to support gender-based violence victims and survivors.
                                                        Blue Campaign Gender-Based Violence Awareness Course
                                                                          
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                                                      DHS Blue Campaign provides a web-based training course to law enforcement officials to train officers on recognizing human trafficking and responding appropriately.
                                                        Blue Campaign Law Enforcement Awareness Training
                                                                          
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                                                      This three-part video describes Continued Presence, who is eligible, and how to make a request. The video can be used for training purposes and task force meetings.
                                                        Blue Campaign Continued Presence Awareness Training
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)

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           What Is Human Trafficking?
      
    
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