Human Trafficking Awareness

Thanks for your help to Shine a Light on Human Trafficking!

Human Trafficking – the buying and selling of women, girls and boys – is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. It is a form of modern day slavery. Victims are held against their will and are controlled by others, often times violently.

U.S. airports are major hubs of entry and exit for perpetrators and their victims. The U.S. Department of State has determined that transportation professionals are among the best-placed to identify trafficking situations.

Flight attendants carry flashlights as part of their uniform requirement. Our slim new flashlight card can be useful to anyone. It fits in a pocket and provides a list of four common indicators as well as the Department of Homeland Security’s Tip Line number. Your action to Recognize and Report suspicious behavior can save a life!