January 2, 2025
Source: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers the 2025 Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit [PDF], which includes information about events, sample materials, and other resources to increase awareness, foster connections, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
The Department of Justice engages in educational and enforcement activities to address human trafficking and conducts a variety of initiatives to provide support to survivors.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) debunks myths and highlights a variety of resources for individuals who have experienced human trafficking.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign has additional resources to educate the public and law enforcement.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) notes that some people with disabilities may be vulnerable to trafficking victimization, and reminds us that everyone can play a role in the fight against human trafficking.
The bus industry has a key role to play in combating human trafficking. Transit Against Trafficking (TAT) offers free industry-specific training, toolkits, and posters, and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has information to raise awareness of transportation employees and travelers.
Anyone can report suspicious behavior by calling the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.
News Source: Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
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