“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

With an emphasis on indicators that would most likely present themselves in an academic setting, the training helps teachers, coaches, and administrators understand the "red flags" as cognitive but also as a strategy for an empathetic approach. 

Banks can develop advanced and efficient systems to detect potential human trafficking by analyzing payment patterns, spending, deposits, travel, and other financial transactions. This is crucial because traffickers often exploit legitimate financial channels in various ways, such as using prepaid credit cards, establishing bank accounts for victims or businesses, and coercing victims to transfer money through remittance services to cover recruitment fees, among other tactics.

Parents must be "in the know" about their children's online activity. The internet presents numerous potential dangers that can harm their well-being. Without proper supervision and guidance:

1. Exposure to Inappropriate Content: Children can stumble upon age-inappropriate content such as violence, pornography, or extremist ideologies, which can negatively impact their mental and emotional development.
2. Online Predators: Predators may use the anonymity of the internet to groom and exploit children for various purposes, including sexual exploitation or trafficking.
3. Cyberbullying: Children may become victims of cyberbullying, where they experience harassment, humiliation, or intimidation through online platforms, leading to psychological distress and even self-harm.
4. Privacy Concerns: Children might unknowingly share personal information online, making them vulnerable to identity theft, scams, or other forms of exploitation.
5. Addictive Behaviors: Excessive screen time and exposure to addictive online content can lead to negative impacts on children's physical health, academic performance, and social relationships.

By actively monitoring their children's online activities, setting appropriate boundaries, and educating them about online safety, parents can help mitigate these risks and create a safer digital environment for their children to thrive.

Using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, healthcare providers identify and respond to individuals who are at risk of trafficking, currently experiencing trafficking, or who have experienced trafficking.

Studies have shown that as many as 89% of trafficking survivors interacted with healthcare providers at some point during their enslavement. Accessing healthcare services can 

include many routes, such as walk-in clinics and emergency departments. Despite the critical

roles healthcare professionals play in recognizing and rescuing trafficking victims, most 

report feeling unfamiliar with how to navigate possible sex trafficking situations in the 

medical setting. Multi-faceted approaches are necessary to better equip healthcare 

professionals with the tools to notice a possible trafficking victim and then how to provide 

the best care possible. (also see free resources for Healthcare Workers.) 

In today's dynamic and complex society, First Responders play a critical role in recognizing and responding to victims of human trafficking. This comprehensive course is designed to equip first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond effectively to human trafficking situations they may encounter during their duties. 

According to Homeland Security, traffickers often take advantage of the privacy and anonymity accessible through the hospitality industry. Hotels and motels can be desirable locations for all forms of trafficking; however, human trafficking also occurs at sporting events, theme parks, cruise ships, and many other areas in the tourism industry. We must educate staff on how to recognize and report signs of trafficking.

This training offers tips and resources to inform and educate hospitality employees about human trafficking. It includes posters of human trafficking warning signs for hotel and motel staff, housekeeping, maintenance, and room service staff, concierge, bellman, front desk, security, and valet staff, and food and beverage staff.

Mental health professionals have opportunities to intervene and provide care for trafficked people. Most often, trafficking victims find it difficult to "self-identify" as such. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach along with understanding the victim-centered mindset, a mental health professional can create an environment in which a victim can feel safe. 

Research shows that mental health problems – including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder – are prevalent among trafficked people and that at least some trafficked people come into contact with secondary mental health services.

The Sentinel Project is a collaborative undertaking to use truck drivers and the beer and wine distribution industry to zero in on human trafficking by helping law enforcement. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said cases have risen over 500% in the last two years. He commended the Montana Beer and Wine Association’s decision to take part in a solution to the problem. Truckers can be a frontline defense to the location and identification of victims of exploitation. 

EMPOWER students to be the difference makers in their school and community

EQUIP students to Recognize and Respond to those who are vulnerable and at risk

ENABLE students to speak up and take action against the injustices around them

Once trained, gate agents, flight crews,  airport police, public safety, ground handling, security screening, and customs staff can provide a vital intelligence source to prevent human trafficking. They can recognize behaviors consistent with trafficking situations and report their observations to the authorities both at airports and during flights.

The readily available nature of online pornography and its potential detrimental effects on children's health and welfare are raising significant concerns. With the internet becoming an integral part of children's lives, the accessibility of pornography has become a pressing issue. Children and adolescents who engage in activities like email or internet browsing are vulnerable to stumbling upon pornography, whether intentionally or inadvertently.

Although blocking and filtering software can serve as preventive measures, the risk of unwanted exposure to explicit content remains a constant concern. A study conducted in 2005 involving youths aged 10-17 revealed that 42% reported both desired and undesired encounters with online pornography within the past year. Such repeated exposure to pornography can exert adverse effects on the well-being of children and adolescents.

Due to the tendency of human trafficking rings and leaders to prey on the most vulnerable individuals, youth and teenagers with a history of or current involvement in foster care often become targets. Recent estimates from the National Foster Youth Institute suggest that approximately 60 percent of child sex trafficking victims have been in foster care or otherwise involved in the broader child welfare system.

Several characteristics commonly associated with high-risk individuals for human trafficking align with the experiences of many children and teenagers in foster care, including:

• Those who have faced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and have endured trauma, particularly those grappling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Individuals with a history of running away.
• Those diagnosed with or undiagnosed but exhibiting symptoms of depression and behavioral disorders.
• Individuals experiencing homelessness, including LGBTQ+ youth and those who have aged out of the foster care system.
• Those lacking employment or a sense of security through stable income and relationships.

Given this troubling convergence, child welfare agencies and organizations frequently provide training for staff and peers to identify signs of grooming for trafficking or to recognize active victims of human trafficking.