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Simply put human trafficking
is modern day slavery.

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Every year men, women, and
children are exploited in every

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part of the world, including
here in the United States.

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Human trafficking happens
everywhere across our communities

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in cities, in suburbs, and rural towns.

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Human trafficking occurs when
an individual is exploited

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through force, fraud, or coercion

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for forced labor, domestic
servitude, or commercial sex.

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In addition, under U.S. law,

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any minor under the age of 18 who
is engaged in commercial sex

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is a victim of human trafficking
regardless of whether

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force, fraud, or coercion is involved.

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Anyone can be a victim
of human trafficking.

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Through the Blue Lightning Initiative

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the Department of Homeland Security's
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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and the Blue Campaign

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are working with the
Department of Transportation

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to combat human trafficking.

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by raising awareness of
these criminal activities.

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Airline personnel like you

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are vital partners in the Blue Lightning
Initiative’s fight against human trafficking

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since some traffickers use
transportation systems

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like commercial aircraft flights as means
to facilitate their criminal activity.

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You and your colleagues interact
with thousands of people every day

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and you have the opportunity to help
identify a victim or a trafficker

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by recognizing and reporting suspected
human trafficking activities

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 to law enforcement.

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So how can you recognize a
victim of human trafficking?

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What indicators of possible human
trafficking activity should you watch for?

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One way they establish
these forms of control

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is by taking possession of a victim's
travel and identification documents.

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The first indicator of human trafficking.

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So if you notice that a traveler lacks
control of his or her own documents,

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ask yourself, "Why?".

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Traffickers tightly control any
information provided to victims

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and as a result, victims are
often unable to answer seemingly

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basic questions about their travel plans.

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Keep in mind that a
trafficker could be anyone.

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A victim's friend, family
member, or a complete stranger.

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When you observe indicators of
suspected human trafficking activity

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you should report them right away.

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Whether you're on the ground or in flight,

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you should report tips as soon as possible.

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Make sure to identify your tip as a
Blue Lightning Initiative or BLI Tip.

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Your tip, by itself or combined with other
information, could help law enforcement

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build a case against a
trafficker and help a victim.