Information on Trafficking in Persons

President Bush establishes the Presiden'ts Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Traficking in Persons (February 2002)

T-Visa and Other Trafficking Victim-Related Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations
(On March 1, the Immigration and Naturalization service became the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.)

Federal Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force
Provides information on the Task Force, which seeks to prevent trafficking in persons and worker exploitation throughout the United States and to investigate and prosecute cases when such violations occur.

Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (Department of State).

Brochures and Publications

Information for Victims of Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labor
Describes acts which may constitute trafficking in persons and forced labor and encourages victims of trafficking to report their situation. Information about governmental and non-governmental resources for victims is provided. Available in HTML or PDF

Trafficking in Persons: A Guide for Non-Governmental Organizations
Defines trafficking in persons and the federal laws which prohibit this form of trafficking. Describes services and benefits available through the federal government for which victims of trafficking may be eligible. Available in HTML or PDF

US Department of State's Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Persons Report to Congress

June 2002

July 2001

The U.S. Government's International Anti-Trafficking in Persons Initiatives Fact Sheet (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs- July 12, 2001)

US Department of State's Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000: Trafficking in Person Report to Congress

June 2002

July 2001