Stop Human Trafficking

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DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking Public Meeting Minutes - August 14, 2024

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...

About USDOT’s Work to Stop Human Trafficking

The transportation industry serves as a critical connector that can both facilitate and prevent human trafficking. USDOT combats human trafficking by engaging public- and private-sector stakeholders to empower transportation employees and travelers to identify, prevent, and report suspected...