Human Trafficking

Human trafficking involves the illegal transportation of individuals through force or deception for purposes such as labor and sexual exploitation, benefiting others financially. This global issue affects people of all ages, with the most prevalent form being the recruitment and transport of individuals into the international sex industry. Sex slavery impacts both males and females, adults and children, accounting for approximately 58% of all trafficking activities. The exploitation of minors for commercial sex is classified as human trafficking, irrespective of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion. Victims can come from any background, regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, gender, socioeconomic status, education level, or citizenship status (Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2023, October 10). Human trafficking data collection activities, 2023. Bureau of Justice Statistics). 

Kentucky is not exempt from the danger of human trafficking. Within the links provided, both nationally and for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will find comprehensive data, definitions, educational materials, and training for nurses, among other resources. These materials emphasize the pervasive and indiscriminate nature of human trafficking and underscore the critical importance of awareness and proactive measures to combat this terrible crime.

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Bakhita Empowerment Initiative

Providing direct assistance and case management to survivors of human trafficking, this program also aims to educate the community about human trafficking, as well as how to identify individuals who are being forced or coerced for the purpose

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Unconventional Wisdom: Research Shakes Up Assumptions About Sex Trafficking Clues in Online Escort Ads

Scientific study finds that many widely recognized indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable. Research also produces new practice guide. (National Institute of Justice)

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Human Trafficking Awareness CEU/CME

Links to CEU/CME resources.

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H.O.P.E. Human Trafficking Training

The H.O.P.E. (Healthcare Observations for the Prevention & Eradication of Human Trafficking) is a survivor-informed, trauma-informed, and patient-centered virtual training that equips all healthcare workers to identify potential human trafficking victims, give support, and offer resources

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Human Trafficking Awareness Training Videos

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PATH Coalition of Kentucky

PATH aims to prevent trafficking in three strategic ways: Education, Partnership, and PATHWAY Services

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Your Eyes Save Lives website

In January 2021, the Kentucky OAG launched a statewide human trafficking awareness campaign, “Your Eyes Save Lives.” The campaign combats human trafficking by raising awareness of the signs of human trafficking and empowers citizens, law enforcement, and community leaders

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Victim Rights Brochure

Office of Victims Advocacy

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Labor Trafficking Protocol Guidelines OVC

These Protocol Guidelines provide a roadmap for state and local governments, service providers, community organizations, and others to prevent labor trafficking, protect and support victims, and hold traffickers accountable.

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Child Sex Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement

The purpose of this training series is to educate frontline officers on how to recognize and respond to victims of child sex trafficking.

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2023 Human Trafficking LRC Report

The Victim Services Working Group of the Kentucky State Human Trafficking Task Force has compiled a resource directory to assist government agencies, providers, and members of the public in serving survivors of trafficking. This resource and referral document

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Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Taskforce: Policies and Protocols

The purpose of this document is to provide law enforcement, service providers, government agencies, and individuals with best practices for responding to human trafficking incidents in the state of Kentucky. The goal is to provide a victim-centered response that

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2024 Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Data Report

A Comprehensive Report of Existing Multi-Disciplinary Data (Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force)

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Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force

The Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force is a multi-disciplinary task force bringing together law enforcement, victim advocates, service agencies, and survivor leaders to combat human trafficking in Kentucky.

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HEAL Trafficking

A training module specific to healthcare that actually uses simulation-based training for identification, treatment, and referral of trafficked individuals.

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SOAR Online

SOAR Online offers FREE education from the government through the Office of Administration of Children and Families that has modules specifically for healthcare on essentially all of the basic components of recognizing possible indicators of trafficking and response protocols.

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Indicator Card

A tip sheet for identification of potential trafficking. (Blue Campaign)

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Blue Campaign

Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases. Blue Campaign provides education

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2020 Federal Human Trafficking Report: Kentucky State Summary

Human Trafficking Institute

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Kentucky Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force Brochure

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Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking Fact Sheet

Department of Health & Human Services

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Human Trafficking Resource Assistance

Contains information, definitions, Kentucky and national statistics, educational materials for healthcare and law enforcement, CEU training, and resources for hospitals.

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Human Trafficking and Health Care Providers: Legal Requirements for Reporting and Education

Hospitals Against Violence

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Framework to Create Standardized/Simulated Patient Case Materials for Underrepresented Patient Populations

HEAL

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Human Trafficking and Health Care Providers: Legal Requirements for Reporting and Education

OneFirm Worldwide

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Human Trafficking 101 (Spanish)

Fact sheet on Human Trafficking, Spanish (Blue Campaign)

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Human Trafficking 101 (English)

Fact sheet on Human Trafficking, English (Blue Campaign)

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