Human Trafficking

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col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <section class="pageSection "> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div><div class="block htmlcontentblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div> <div class="container" style="text-align: right;"><a href="/rider-info/safety--security/human-trafficking/trata-de-personas/">ver en español</a></div> <h3 class="h-l2"><img src="/contentassets/eee28facd9e549e8838417c44ae62a2d/human_trafficking_lp_eng.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="400"></h3> <h3 class="h-l2">What is Human Trafficking?</h3> <p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">U.S. law defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. According to <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/TLAHT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S. Department of Transportation</a>, an estimated 27.6 million men, women and children are sold into prostitution, domestic servitude or other forced labor worldwide. Human trafficking often hides in plain sight. Traffickers use our transportation systems, including trains, buses and roads, to move their victims. Being aware of this reality is the first step towards making a difference. </span></p> <h3 class="h-l2">RecognizING the Signs</h3> <p>Red flags, or indicators, can help alert you to a possible incidence of human trafficking. Recognizing these indicators helps to identify individuals who may be experiencing trafficking. When you see indicators of human trafficking, report your tip, as it could change someone's life. The following are four common indicators of human trafficking.</p> <p><img style="float: left; width: 85px; margin: 10px;" src="/globalassets/rider-info/safety/human-trafficking/id.png" alt="" height="85"></p> <h3 class="h-L2" style="text-align: left;">ID or Travel Documents</h3> <p>Someone appears to have no control or possession of their travel identification, money and/or other documents.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="float: left; width: 85px; margin: 10px;" src="/globalassets/rider-info/safety/human-trafficking/movement.png" alt="" height="85"></p> <h3 class="h-L2" style="text-align: left;">Having Restricted Movement</h3> <p>Someone appears to have their movement and/or social interaction restricted by a co-traveler.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="float: left; width: 85px; margin: 10px;" src="/globalassets/rider-info/safety/human-trafficking/ml_icon_refresh_destination22-1.png" alt="" height="85"></p> <h3 class="h-L2" style="text-align: left;">Lacking Knowledge</h3> <p>Someone has difficulty speaking to logical travel plans or answering basic questions including where they are located.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="float: left; margin: 10px; width: 85px;" src="/globalassets/rider-info/safety/human-trafficking/relationship.png" alt="" height="85"></p> <h3 class="h-L2" style="text-align: left;">Non-Genuine Relationships</h3> <p>Someone appears to be accompanied by a non-genuine parent/guardian or partner.</p> <p> </p> <h3 class="h-l2">How You Can Help</h3> <p>Join us in the fight against human trafficking. Metrolink encourages everyone, from employees to riders, to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior. Together, we can create an environment where human trafficking has no place to hide.</p> <p>Never intervene personally if you suspect someone may be experiencing human trafficking. Instead, report your suspicions as soon as possible.</p> <style> .phone-numbersTableDiv { margin-top: 50px; margin-bottom: 50px; } .agenciesTable { border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 0px; border-spacing: 0px; } .header-agencies { border-bottom: 1px solid gray; padding: 10px 20px 10px 20px; } .header-services { border-bottom: 1px solid gray; margin-left: 50px; } .header-phoneNums { margin-left: 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; } .headerRow { margin: 0%; background-color: #016bcb; color: #fff; padding-left: 20px; } .headers { border-right: 1px solid gray; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; padding-left: 10px; } .agency { border-right: 1px solid gray; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; } .agencyBottom { border-right: 1px solid gray; padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; } .service { border-right: 1px solid gray; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; } .serviceBottom { border-right: 1px solid gray; padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; } .phone { padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; } .phoneBottom { padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; } </style> <div class="phone-numbersTableDiv"> <table class="agenciesTable" style="height: 228px;"> <tbody> <tr class="headerRow" style="height: 18px;"> <th class="header-agencies" style="height: 18px; width: 294.854px; text-align: center;">AGENCIES</th> <th class="header-services" style="height: 18px; width: 391.021px; text-align: center;">SERVICES PROVIDED</th> <th class="header-phoneNums" style="height: 18px; width: 218.854px; text-align: center;">PHONE</th> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px;"> <td class="agency" style="height: 78px; width: 304.854px;"><strong>Emergency</strong></td> <td class="service" style="height: 78px; width: 363.021px;"> <p>If you believe you or someone who may be experiencing trafficking</p> <p>are in immediate danger.</p> </td> <td class="phone" style="height: 78px; width: 190.854px;">Call or text 911</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 78px;"> <td class="agency" style="height: 78px; width: 304.854px;"><strong>Metrolink's Security Operations Center</strong></td> <td class="service" style="height: 78px; width: 363.021px;"> <p>Report your suspicions to a nearby Metrolink</p> <p>representative or to the Security Operations Center</p> </td> <td class="phone" style="height: 78px; width: 190.854px;">Call or text: 866-640-5190</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 54px;"> <td class="agencyBottom" style="height: 54px; width: 304.854px;"><strong>National Human Trafficking Hotline</strong></td> <td class="serviceBottom" style="height: 54px; width: 363.021px;">To get more help</td> <td class="phoneBottom" style="height: 54px; width: 190.854px;">Call 1-888-373-7888, or<br>text INFO or HELP to<br>BEFREE (233733)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div></div><div class="block listitemblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <article class="listItem"> <a target="_self" class="listItem__link"> <div class="listItem__image "> <img src="/globalassets/rider-info/safety/human-trafficking/darren-kettle-signs-pledge-1.jpg" alt=""> </div> <div class="listItem__content"> <h2 class="listItem__heading h-L">Metrolink Takes a Stand: Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Pledge</h2> <p class="listItem__teaser">Metrolink proudly stands as a signatory to the Department of Transportation’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge. By doing so, we declare our commitment to combating the exploitation of human lives within transportation and acknowledge the alarming reality that traffickers exploit transportation systems to carry out their nefarious activities. As a responsible public transportation provider, Metrolink is committed to fighting human trafficking, and by increasing awareness, we empower our employees, customers and the communities we serve to recognize the signs and respond effectively. Together, as a community, we can play a vital role in stopping human trafficking in our region.</p> </div> </a> </article> </div><div class="block videoblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <article class="video-link-container"> <a class="video-link__link video--popup youtube-embed" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dHh3BWTO8c?"> <img src="/contentassets/005d3cbabfb0457db9f225e34e447956/human-trafficking-awareness-video.png" class="video-link__link-image" alt="Learn more about combating Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector."> </a> <div class="video-link__content content-card__content"> <h1 class="h2 content-card__heading">Combating Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector</h1><span class="divider"></span> </div> </article> </div></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div><div class="block pagesectionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <section class="pageSection "> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div><div class="block faqaccordionsblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <h2 class="h-L2 faq__heading">FAQ</h2> <div class="faq "> <div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#7192349d0121433a905150ba5029ebe8" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="7192349d0121433a905150ba5029ebe8"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">What is human trafficking? </div> </a> <div id="7192349d0121433a905150ba5029ebe8" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8">According to the </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW5662845 BCX8" href="https://polarisproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW5662845 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Polaris Project</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8">, which </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8">operates</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8"> the </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW5662845 BCX8" href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW5662845 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">National Human Trafficking Hotline</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8">, U.S. law defines human trafficking as the use of force, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8">fraud</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8"> or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. Human trafficking</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8"> does not require the element of transportation to be considered a crime. It</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5662845 BCX8"> should not be confused with human smuggling, which is the illegal movement of a person across a border, though the two crimes can sometimes be related.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5662845 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#2d93bbe5ae5b466090ab5fcb435a65e6" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="2d93bbe5ae5b466090ab5fcb435a65e6"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">What are common signs of human trafficking? </div> </a> <div id="2d93bbe5ae5b466090ab5fcb435a65e6" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You can be the difference in someone’s life simply by recognizing and reporting the signs of human trafficking. Some common indicators to look for include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fearful, anxious, or submissive behavior</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Avoiding eye contact</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Poor physical health or hygiene</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Traveling with few personal belongings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Being coached on what to say</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Restricted movement or social interaction</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lack of control over personal documents or money</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Minors with non-genuine guardians</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Language barriers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Confusion about location or destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Branding tattoos or scars</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">No logical means of reaching a destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Vague job offers or excessive work hours</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Offering sex for basic needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Not all of the above indicators will be present in every human trafficking situation, and their presence or absence is not necessarily proof of human trafficking. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#e19677eeb53840569bcb66e3a55fdd6c" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="e19677eeb53840569bcb66e3a55fdd6c"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">What is the hand signal for ‘help’?</div> </a> <div id="e19677eeb53840569bcb66e3a55fdd6c" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p>The hand signal for help is performed by holding your hand up with your thumb tucked into your palm, then folding your fingers down, symbolically trapping your thumb in your fingers. It was intentionally designed as a single continuous hand movement, rather than a sign held in one position, that could be made easily visible.</p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#7effd6cf732b46c588d8bca228db21f0" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="7effd6cf732b46c588d8bca228db21f0"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">What should I do if I suspect an instance of human trafficking? </div> </a> <div id="7effd6cf732b46c588d8bca228db21f0" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Never intervene personally</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Report suspicions to Metrolink representative or to Metrolink’s Security Operations Center at 866-640-5190</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Or call 911 if in immediate danger</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide detailed information: transportation details, physical descriptions, observed behaviors</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Let the authorities investigate and respond</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting may help someone escape.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#69d88bd1f9624919a11b5e65d8dbd972" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="69d88bd1f9624919a11b5e65d8dbd972"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">Why should I be particularly vigilant on and around public transportation systems? </div> </a> <div id="69d88bd1f9624919a11b5e65d8dbd972" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">Human traffickers often use</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8"> transportation systems to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">operate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW156375590 BCX8">Traffickers</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">frequent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8"> transportation hubs to recruit victims of sex trafficking and forced labor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">, and t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">raffickers may </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">also use</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8"> trans</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">it</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8"> systems to transport the people they are trafficking </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8">between locations where</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW156375590 BCX8"> they will be abused and exploited.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW156375590 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#73d581ed14da47b3bfb82dc4e94e361e" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="73d581ed14da47b3bfb82dc4e94e361e"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">Where can I learn more about human trafficking? </div> </a> <div id="73d581ed14da47b3bfb82dc4e94e361e" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the multimodal </span><a href="https://www.transportation.gov/TLAHT/campaign"><span data-contrast="none">Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> counter-trafficking campaign and offers a variety of valuable educational resources, including a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dHh3BWTO8c"><span data-contrast="none">20-minute informative video</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> about combating human trafficking in the transportation sector.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/"><span data-contrast="none">Truckers Against Trafficking</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> (TAT) is a national nonprofit organization that unites transportation professionals from across the industry in the fight against human trafficking. TAT’s 30-minute </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGXx3qgknwc"><span data-contrast="none">Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) training video</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> demonstrates the importance of educating frontline transit employees. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The </span><a href="https://ruralsafetycenter.org/"><span data-contrast="none">National Center for Rural Road Safety</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> has developed a publicly available </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y58FTGuCH0"><span data-contrast="none">90-minute webinar</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> on Human Trafficking and the Role of Transportation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s </span><a href="https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/videos"><span data-contrast="none">Blue Campaign</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> works to increase public awareness of human trafficking, including what to look for and how to respond.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The </span><a href="https://polarisproject.org/"><span data-contrast="none">Polaris Project</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> is a leading U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to the eradication of human trafficking. In addition to operating the 24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline, Polaris Project offers a </span><a href="https://polarisproject.org/training/"><span data-contrast="none">free Human Trafficking 101 course</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Though the organization receives some federal funding, it is not a governmental, law enforcement or immigration authority. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#90cf5c477c7140f3bb76a2c182734355" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="90cf5c477c7140f3bb76a2c182734355"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">What resources are available to people who have experienced trafficking? </div> </a> <div id="90cf5c477c7140f3bb76a2c182734355" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To get help and connect with a service provider in your area, call the </span><a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en"><span data-contrast="none">National Human Trafficking Hotline</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> (NHTH) at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733. The NHTH is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The NHTH is not a law enforcement or immigration authority and is operated by a nongovernmental organization funded by the Federal government.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The State of California’s </span><a href="https://oag.ca.gov/human-trafficking/resources"><span data-contrast="none">Office of the Attorney General</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> has also compiled a list of state and national resources, including the </span><a href="https://oag.ca.gov/victimservices"><span data-contrast="none">California’s Victims’ Services Unit</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#270e86149d5c4bb895d3211ee1bc41f5" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="270e86149d5c4bb895d3211ee1bc41f5"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">Does human trafficking really happen here in Southern California? </div> </a> <div id="270e86149d5c4bb895d3211ee1bc41f5" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">Yes. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">In the United States, children and adults of all genders are exploited through human trafficking across every state and territory and in urban, rural, and tribal areas.</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">In 2021,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8"> the National Human Trafficking Hotline</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">received</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8"> more than 1,300 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">tips</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8">from</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4452285 BCX8"> the state of California – more than any other U.S. state. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW4452285 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div><div class="block accordionblock col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 span8"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <section class="accordion-container"> <a class="accordion" href="#83b8a9b0b7b443d6a31738dc03799532" data-toggle="collapse" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="83b8a9b0b7b443d6a31738dc03799532"> <span class="accordion__icon icon-btnCirclePlus"></span> <div class="accordion__label">Are human trafficking and human smuggling the same thing? </div> </a> <div id="83b8a9b0b7b443d6a31738dc03799532" class="more-info-accordion collapse"> <div class="more-info-accordion__content"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Human trafficking and human smuggling are separate crimes, though they can be related. Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will and is also referred to as modern day slavery. Human smuggling is the illegal movement of a person across a border. In some cases, human smuggling can turn into human trafficking. </span></p> <div class="row"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div></div> </section> </main> <footer> <div class="siteFooter"> <div class="siteFooter__darkRow"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1"> <div class="siteFooter__translate"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3 col-lg-6 col-lg-offset-3"> <h2 class="h-L2 text--centered">Stay Connected</h2> <div class="siteFooter__signup"> <div class="input-group input-group--button"> <form action="/email-registration/" method="get"> <label class="sr-only" for="footerEmail">Enter email address</label>  <input type="text" class="input-group__field input-group__field--transparent" name="footerEmail" id="footerEmail" placeholder="Enter email address" /> <button class="btn btn--solid btn--noMargin input-group__button">Submit<span class="sr-only">Submit Email</span></button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2 col-md-6 col-md-offset-3 col-lg-4 col-lg-offset-4"> <div class="siteFooter__social footerNav footerNav--social"> <ul class="footerNav__items"> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="//facebook.com/Metrolink" class="footerNav__link" target="_blank"> <span class="fa fa-facebook fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr-only">Facebook</span> </a> </li> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="//twitter.com/Metrolink" class="footerNav__link" target="_blank"> <img src="/Static/img/icons/x-logo.svg" alt="X" width="26"> </a> </li> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="//youtube.com/metrolinkmatters" class="footerNav__link" target="_blank"> <span class="fa fa-youtube fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr-only">Youtube</span> </a> </li> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="//instagram.com/metrolink" class="footerNav__link" target="_blank"> <span class="fa fa-instagram fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr-only">Instagram</span> </a> </li> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="//linkedin.com/company/metrolink" class="footerNav__link" target="_blank"> <span class="fa fa-linkedin fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></span><span class="sr-only">LinkedIn</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="siteFooter__links footerNav"> <ul class="footerNav__list"> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a> </li> <li class="footerNav__item"> <a href="/customer-service/contact-info/">Contact Us</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p class="siteFooter__copyright">© 2025 Southern California Regional Rail Authority. 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