Human Trafficking: Awareness and Response in Rhode Island
Course description
This course provides an overview of human trafficking awareness, with a focus on Rhode Island hotels and short-term rental properties. The course also explains Rhode Island’s training and posting requirements, safe reporting procedures, and the importance of documenting concerns without confronting suspected traffickers.
Course Duration: 25 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Define human trafficking and the commercial exploitation of children
- Identify individuals at risk for trafficking
- Identify the signs of trafficking and individuals potentially engaged in the act of trafficking
- Know the differences between labor and sex trafficking specific to the hotel sector
- Understand hospitality employees’ role in reporting and responding to this issue
- Know the contact information for the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free number and text line, as well as for local law enforcement