Welcome to the U.S. Department of Defense CTIP Student Guide to Preventing Human Trafficking

Content Warning: The content in this student training on human trafficking will address topics that are emotionally and intellectually challenging. There is some graphic or intense content that discusses the nature and scope of human trafficking. At any time during this training, call the National Missing and Exploited Children Hotline at 800-843-5678 to speak to someone confidentially about anything in this training that concerns you. You can also stop at any time and take five minutes, or any other measure of self-care needed.

The Nature and Scope of Human Trafficking

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Introduction

An introduction to the reality of human trafficking happening everywhere.

What is Human Trafficking?

This action card provides an overview of human trafficking.

Types of Trafficking

This action card introduces the different types of trafficking.

Who Are the Victims?

This action card looks at the typical victims of human trafficking.

Who Are the Traffickers?

This action card provides an introduction to the traffickers.

The Signs and Indicators of Human Trafficking

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Early Warning Signs of Trafficking

This action card provides you with information about the early warning signs of trafficking.

How Does Trafficking Happen?

This action card explains how human trafficking can happen.

Jobs that Aren’t Real Jobs/Jobs that Are Too Good to be True

This action card demonstrates how job opportunities can be used to traffick individuals.

Recognizing Potential Trafficking Situations

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Trafficking and the Internet

This action card provides an overview of how social media sites are being used to recruit and traffic victims around the world.

Sexting and Sextortion

This action card introduces sexting and sextortion.

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

This action card will help you to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

Take this quiz to determine if your relationship is healthy or unhealthy.

Seeking Help and Reporting Suspicious Behavior

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Staying Safe, Avoiding Exploitation

This action card provides you with the tools to stay safe and avoid exploitation.

What Can You Do to Help Combat Trafficking in Persons?

This action card provides ways in which you can help combat trafficking in persons.

Ways to Seek Help

This action card provides ways to seek help if you or someone you know are in a trafficking situation.

Finding a Trusted Adult

This action card provides tips on how to find a trusted adult.

Combating Trafficking in Persons at School and in the Community

This action card provides ways to combat trafficking.

Call to Action

This action card covers key takeaways and your role in the fight against Trafficking in Persons.