Human trafficking is something we don’t always think about in the context of transportation issues; however, human trafficking is one of the greatest atrocities of the 21st century. As many as 24.9 million men, women and children are sold into prostitution, domestic servitude or other forced labor around the globe.
CVSA has launched a special five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) for the upcoming international men’s football/soccer competition in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., which are CVSA’s three member countries and the locations for the competition.
Scheduled for June 1-5, this coordinated outreach effort aims to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking, the warning signs to look for and what to do if human trafficking is suspected.
As millions of fans, workers and visitors travel throughout North America for the international football/soccer competition, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, CVSA and its partners are emphasizing the importance of vigilance and awareness to help combat human trafficking during large-scale events. Human trafficking risks may increase during major international gatherings due to higher travel volume, increased demand for hospitality services and the potential exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Throughout the initiative, participating jurisdictions and organizations will conduct outreach campaigns, distribute educational materials, provide training opportunities, share awareness messaging on social media, and engage directly with drivers and the traveling public. To support those efforts, CVSA offers free human trafficking awareness resources and online training to its law enforcement and industry partner members throughout North America.
Postcards and Posters
TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) has offered to send out postcards and/or posters by request. Fill out the online form to place your order. NOTE: Supplies are limited.
The poster and postcard files are also available for download:
- Postcard
- Trucking industry poster – English, French and Spanish
- Bus industry poster – English, French and Spanish
Support Graphic
We’ve created a support graphic (pictured right) that you may download and use to promote participation in the Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.
English HTAI Support Graphic
French HTAI Support Graphic
Spanish HTAI Support Graphic
Videos
- Download and use our public service announcement videos, available as 30-second and five-minute versions, and in Spanish.
- This one-hour training video for roadside officers teaches the do’s and don’ts for interacting with a victim of human trafficking.
- This 15-minute video is for truck/motorcoach drivers.
- This one-hour webinar recording highlights innovative approaches by our Canadian partners to combatting human trafficking.
- This eight-minute Spanish-language video is for the motor carrier industry and community in Mexico.
Resources Available in CVSA Learning
Visit your learning portal for on-demand training courses, standard training videos, reference guides, etc. Log in to your CVSA member portal, select “Learning,” click on “Member Login” at the top of the page to log into the learning portal, then select “Human Trafficking Prevention.”
Human Trafficking Hotlines
If you suspect someone is in a human trafficking situation or you are the victim of human trafficking:
- In Canada, call 833-900-1010.
- In Mexico, call 800-5533-000.
- In the U.S., call 888-373-7888.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this campaign, contact CVSA Director of Enforcement Programs Jake Elovirta via email or call 202-998-1812.