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Human Trafficking Awareness Training

Human trafficking is a hidden crime, and the first step to combating it is to identify victims so they can be rescued and help bring their perpetrators to justice. The Blue Campaign has developed awareness and training materials to help increase awareness and educate on the indicators of human trafficking.

This morning, Secretary Napolitano joined Secretary of Transportation and Amtrak President and CEO Joseph Boardman to annouce a new partnership.

Partnerships and Our Pledge to Combat Human Trafficking

Today, I joined Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Amtrak President and CEO Joseph Boardman to announce a new partnership among the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Amtrak to combat human trafficking.

Hoja informativa: Campaña Azul del DHS

WASHINGTON—Janet Napolitano, secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Department of Homeland Security o DHS) lanzó hoy la “Campaña Azul” (“Blue Campaign”), un esfuerzo a nivel de departamento para combatir la trata de personas por medio

Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Holder's Visit to Ottawa, Canada

OTTAWA, Canada—U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Ottawa, Canada to participate in the Cross-Border Crime Forum with Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Rob Nicholson, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews.  Secretary Napolitano, Attorney General Holder and Minister Toews also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to better prevent and combat human smuggling and trafficking.

Secretary Napolitano Participates in Human Trafficking Roundtable

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today met with public and private sector representatives for a roundtable discussion at the White House to discuss the Department’s efforts to combat human trafficking, in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign launched a new suite of awareness trainings, which will be distributed to key sectors, including transportation, hospitality, retail, law enforcement, first responders, and NGOs to increase awareness and educate people on how to identify and report suspected cases of human trafficking.

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