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Recognizing and Preventing Human Trafficking

Train your employees to be aware of their surroundings to recognize indicators of human rights violations and enable a safe and ethical workplace.

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    Course description

    This 25-minute eLearning course familiarizes employees with the issue of human trafficking – what it is, how to recognize human trafficking situations and what individuals and organizations can do to help stop this violation of human rights. A video host guides learners through brief episodes that explore this complex issue in clear terms, with real-world examples and viewer emails and tweets that address common questions.

    This course complies with state training requirements in California, Connecticut, Florida and Illinois.

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    Recognizing & Preventing Human Trafficking

    This course covers:

    • What is human trafficking
    • Red flags that are indicators of human trafficking activities
    • Who is at risk?
    • Different types of trafficking:forced labor, sex trafficking, domestic servitude and the commercial exploitation of children
    • Reporting suspicions
    • Common myths about human trafficking
    • Tips for safely communicating with a human trafficking victim
    • Information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC)

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    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

    What to consider when choosing the most effective human trafficking prevention training

    Human trafficking prevention training is designed to help employees recognize the signs of human trafficking, understand the different forms it can take, and learn how to report suspected cases. This training is crucial for organizations because it helps to:
    • Protect vulnerable individuals: Human trafficking is a serious crime that exploits vulnerable people for profit. Training helps to raise awareness and empower employees to identify and report potential cases.
    • Reduce the risk of legal and reputational damage: Organizations can face legal and reputational risks if they are found to be involved in or associated with human trafficking. Training can help to mitigate these risks.
    • Promote a culture of ethical conduct: Training helps to foster a culture where employees understand the importance of respecting human rights and are committed to preventing exploitation.

    Human trafficking prevention training is crucial for any organization, especially those that operate in industries where trafficking is more prevalent, such as hospitality, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge they need to understand what human trafficking is, how to recognize it, and how to report it.
    • Strengthen your organization's commitment to ethical behavior: Training demonstrates the company's commitment to human rights and to preventing exploitation.
    • Reduce the risk of unknowingly supporting human trafficking: Training helps organizations to ensure that they are not unknowingly contributing to human trafficking through their supply chains or business operations.

    Human trafficking is a crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services, or commercial sex. It's a form of modern-day slavery. Traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control their victims and to profit from their exploitation.

    Here are some red flags that may suggest that someone is a victim of human trafficking:
    • The person appears to be under the control of another person.
    • The person is not allowed to speak for themselves.
    • The person shows signs of physical or emotional abuse.
    • The person is not allowed to leave their workplace or to have contact with family or friends.
    • The person's documents, such as their passport or identification, are being held by someone else.
    • The person is living in overcrowded or substandard housing.
    • The person is being paid very little or not at all.

    Human trafficking can take many forms, but some of the most common types include:
    • Sex trafficking: People are forced or coerced into engaging in commercial sex acts.
    • Forced labor: People are forced to work against their will, often in dangerous or exploitative conditions.
    • Domestic servitude: People are forced to work in private homes, often without pay or with very low wages.

    Employees who suspect human trafficking should report their concerns immediately. It's essential to:
    • Contact the appropriate authorities: This may include law enforcement, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline, or the company's designated reporting channels.
    • Provide as much detail as possible: Include the location, the names of those involved, and any other relevant information.
    • Maintain confidentiality: Protect the privacy and safety of the potential victim.

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