Human Trafficking Prevention Resources

As a centralized resource hub, this toolkit is designed to help support organizations in advancing human trafficking awareness, prevention, and response.

It brings together proven frameworks, training materials, policies, and real-world perspectives from across industries all of which can be adapted and implemented within your organization.

Whether you are building a program from the ground up or enhancing existing efforts, choose from any of the resources below to help curate your program. These resources are designed to help translate awareness into action.

NOTE: Some resources will send you to a third-party site not owned or controlled by Hackensack Meridian Health.

Healthcare

Resources provided by Hackensack Meridian Health to support healthcare organizations in identifying, responding to, and preventing human trafficking through clinical protocols, training, and integrated care models.

• Clinical Screening & Identification Tool (PEARR Framework)
• Enterprise Workplace Violence Policy Template
• Hidden in Plain Sight: How We Can All Stop Human Trafficking
• Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP)
• Human Trafficking Identification & Response Policy Template
• Social Impact & Human Trafficking Prevention Charter
• Workplace Violence Prevention Program Model

"Hidden in Plain Sight: How We Can All Stop Human Trafficking"

An educational video featuring Dr Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth from Hackensack Meridian Health

Law Enforcement

Tools and frameworks to support law enforcement agencies in identifying, responding to, and coordinating efforts to combat human trafficking. (Expanding soon)

• Federal Awareness Campaign: Human Trafficking Prevention-Blue Campaign — provided by U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Hospitality

Training and leadership perspectives to help hospitality organizations recognize warning signs, protect guests, and play an active role in prevention efforts.

• Human Trafficking Awareness & Response Training-PACT — provided by Hilton Hotels
• Legal Resources to Support Hospitality Trafficking Prevention — provided by State of New Jersey

Transportation

Resources focused on frontline awareness and intervention across transit systems, where early identification can play a critical role in prevention.

• Human Trafficking & Major Sporting Events: What You Can Do  — provided by Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)
• Safe Passage Campaign Video: “We All Have A Role”  — provided by NJ Transit Police
• End Trafficking Awareness Platform — provided by NJ Transit

“NJ TRANSIT Anti-Human Trafficking”

A Q&A video featuring Director Janice Farkas, Director of Intelligence and Chief of Staff for the NJ TRANSIT Police Department

Government / Federal Resources

National and state-level policies, campaigns, and tools that provide guidance, standards, and support for coordinated human trafficking prevention efforts.

• SOAR Training: Health & Wellness Response Framework — provided by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• National Training & Technical Assistance Resources — provided by Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
• PEARR Framework: National Screening Tool for Identification & Response — provided by HEAL Trafficking
• Red Sand Project: Public Awareness Initiative— provided by State of New Jersey
• Healthcare Workplace Violence Legislation — provided by State of New Jersey
• Workplace Violence Prevention Policy — provided by State of New Jersey
• Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection & Treatment Act — provided by State of New Jersey

Survivor Support

Programs and resources centered on survivor support, recovery, and trauma-informed care, highlighting best practices from leading organizations.

• Healthcare-Based Survivor Support & Response Model — provided by CommonSpirit Health
• Survivor Recovery & Support Resource Guide — provided by CommonSpirit Health
• Survivor Resource Directory  — provided by NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT)
• Health, Education, Advocacy, Leadership (HEAL) Network — provided by HEAL Trafficking
• Community Human Trafficking Toolkit  — provided by Volunteers of America Delaware Valley