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Funding for Counter-Trafficking Efforts

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded over $12 million in grants through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to support state counter-trafficking efforts through driver’s license standards and programs, and $5.4 million in transit grants through the Federal Transit...

Indicators of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking victims are often overlooked because people do not recognize the indicators of human trafficking. When travelers and transportation employees know what to look for, they can serve as a community's eyes and ears. Recognizing indicators of human trafficking is the first step in...

How to Report Suspected Human Trafficking 

If you see (or suspect) any indicators of human trafficking, assess the situation. Do not attempt to confront a suspected trafficker or engage with a victim. Instead, please contact local law enforcement directly. You can report a tip in multiple ways: by contacting 911, the National Human...

Human Trafficking 101

Human trafficking is a crime that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or a commercial sex act. All commercial sex involving a minor is legally considered human trafficking, regardless of force, fraud, or coercion. In the United States, children and adults are exploited...
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