Human Trafficking: A Call-to-Action Webinar

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S. The month is an opportune time to explore the role that public transportation can play in combating human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery.

APTA, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), and representatives from public transportation agencies across the U.S. hosted a webinar Jan. 13 to explore how the industry intersects with human trafficking and share lessons learned and best practices for implementing anti-trafficking initiatives.

Speakers included:

• Jodi Godfrey, senior research associate, CUTR.
• Lexi Higgins, director of industry engagement, TAT.
• Cameron Paler, safety and security specialist, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, CA.
• Chris Geraci, AVP / chief safety & security officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, FL

View a recording of the webinar and access a wealth of APTA resources on combating human trafficking here.