7.30.22 – Human Trafficking Awareness

Saturday, July 30, 2022

Human Trafficking Awareness

Flight Attendants can play a life-saving role when we identify human trafficking on our airplanes. Over the years, APFA members have attended anti-human trafficking trainings, participated in several surveys, supported legislation, and reported suspected cases of human trafficking. July 30th serves as a reminder of this crime that is sometimes facilitated through commercial air travel. Be on alert, today and every day.

Do Your Part This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Each year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked across the globe — including here in the United States. Human trafficking is a complex, wide-ranging crime, but there are simple steps you can take to help combat it. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is July 30th. On this day, Blue Campaign encourages you to take at least one action to educate yourself or your community about human trafficking.

Some ideas include:

• Learn the indicators of human trafficking: Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking can be the first step in identifying victims and possibly saving a life. You can also download Blue Campaign’s pocket-sized indicator card.
• Save human trafficking reporting numbers to your phone: If you ever find yourself in a position to report suspected human trafficking, you’ll need the appropriate contact information. Call 1-866-347-2423 to report human trafficking activity to the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. For victim assistance, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO toBeFree (233733). If someone is in immediate danger, call local law enforcement or 911.
• Download or order Blue Campaign human trafficking awareness resources: From posters and information sheets to toolkits, Blue Campaign offers a variety of free materials that can be used in your workplace or community to help raise awareness of how to recognize and report human trafficking.
• Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: Receive regular human trafficking awareness and education information directly to your social media feed and share Blue Campaign posts to spread awareness with your followers.
• Subscribe to the Blue Campaign monthly newsletter: Receive monthly updates on Blue Campaign activities and resources you can use in your community or workplace.

If you suspect human trafficking on board the aircraft, refer to your procedures in the IFM.

• IFM > Security > 8.6 Human Trafficking

If you suspect human trafficking while not on board the aircraft, contact the US Department of Homeland Security.

• Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)
• www.ice.gov/tips

In Solidarity,

Andrew Rhinehart
APFA National Safety & Security Department
[email protected]

Allie Malis
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Lori Glattly
APFA Government Affairs Representative

[email protected]