Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention

HSP-13.2



Human trafficking is a complex global industry. It is worth $150 billion, profiting from approximately 25 million individuals. Although human trafficking can happen anywhere, hotels, motels and other short-term accommodations are often used by traffickers. When employees have completed this course, they should be able to identify the definitions of human trafficking and commercial exploitation of children, as well as characteristics of both possible victims and traffickers. They should be able to identify where trafficking commonly occurs, the types of trafficking that occur in hotels, and signs that hotel workers can use to identify potential trafficking. Finally, employees should also be able to identify methods hotels can use to prevent trafficking, as well as how to get assistance if they suspect trafficking is occurring. This course contains information about human trafficking, as well as a brief scenario. This is a sensitive subject and this material may be emotionally difficult for some learners. Supervisors should speak with their employees and offer access to the Employee Assistance Program, or EAP.