Offenders often exploit dating apps and websites to recruit—and later advertise—sex trafficking victims. In addition, offenders are increasingly recruiting labor trafficking victims through what appear to be legitimate job offers. Keep Reading
Border Patrol agents have intercepted a large human smuggling attempt at the Interstate Highway 35 Checkpoint. Keep Reading
Airports must help address human trafficking activities that may be occurring at their facility. Proposals are therefore being sought to develop a primer, guidebook, and toolkit to help airport operators create and implement a comprehensive anti-human trafficking action plan. Keep Reading
These immigration options help the victims and are law enforcement tools that encourage victims to report crimes and cooperate with law enforcement for investigations and prosecutions. Keep Reading
100 transportation industry employers have met Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao’s call to sign onto the 'Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking' pledge. Keep Reading
Police in Niger have rescued 232 victims of human trafficking, including 46 under the age of 18, during an INTERPOL-supported operation targeting organized crime groups in West Africa. Keep Reading
It's not just a problem in conflict zones, but among extremist groups and drug-running gangs. Keep Reading
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a federal crime, and any involvement in committing this crime is a serious human rights violation, which may result in imprisonment and potential removal from the United States. Keep Reading
The Junior League of Birmingham is partnering with the Birmingham Airport Authority, Alabama, in an effort to aid human trafficking victims. Keep Reading
Advocates often need to buy ads to get missing and exploited children noticed on users' Facebook and Twitter feeds. Keep Reading