The crime of human trafficking hinges on the exploitation of another person. People often falsely believe “human trafficking” implies victims must be moved from one place to another to qualify as a victim. Human trafficking does not require transportation to be considered a crime. It is a crime that can be committed against an individual who has never left his or her hometown. Human traffickers use various forms of force, fraud, and coercion to control and exploit victims. You can help play a role in ending human trafficking by learning key indicators of the crime.
In this session, Brandi Bynum, Lead Coordinator with the US Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign will help us: 1) understand what human trafficking is and why youth are vulnerable; 2) start conversations with youth about exploitation, and 3) recognize and respond to suspected incidents of human trafficking.