How to Report and Prevent Human Trafficking
Reporting your suspicions of human trafficking is one of the best ways to prevent it from happening and to keep victims safe. It is most important to know the signs of human trafficking, and to provide employee training to help employees identify those signs and understand what to do next.
Reporting human trafficking by Phone or online
To report suspicious criminal activity to federal law enforcement call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423). Highly trained specialists take reports from both the public and law enforcement agencies. Also, you can submit a tip at www.ice.gov/tips. To get help from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC), call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733). Remember, it is everyone’s job to watch out for the indicators of human trafficking and to report any suspicious activity.
If you suspect human trafficking here are some questions you can ask the potential victim, but only if it is safe to do so:
- Has your identification or documentation been taken from you?
- Have you or your family been threatened?
But remember, only ask these questions if it is safe to do so. It is vital to keep your safety and the safety of the victim in mind.
- Can you leave your job if you want to?
- Can you come and go as you please?
- What are your living conditions like?
- What type of work do you do?
- Are you being paid?
Steps to Prevent human trafficking
You can play a vital part in helping to stop the crime of human trafficking. Follow these steps to do your part in prevention.
Here are some myths to look out for:
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Know the signs of human trafficking.
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Help design a plan of action to respond to reports of human trafficking in your place of business.
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Partner with agencies that provide services to victims of human trafficking.
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Ask for or provide employee training to help employees understand and identify signs of human trafficking.
Improve Prevention of Human Trafficking with EasyLlama’s Training Course
EasyLlama’s training on human trafficking can help provide knowledge about reporting and prevention by raising awareness of the signs of human trafficking and how to recognize them, teaching people how to safely report potential cases of human trafficking, and providing guidance on how to prevent human trafficking in the community. Additionally, our course will provide information on legal and advocacy resources available to survivors and those at risk of being trafficked.
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EasyLlama’s online training course guides employees to understanding and help preventing Human Trafficking in the workplace. This course will dive into the common traits of trafficked victims, how to report trafficking, and more. The course covers:
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