In the shadows of bustling transportation hubs, where travelers pass through in droves, a sinister trade thrives: human trafficking. Despite efforts to shed light on this global epidemic, the U.S. State Department estimates that there are 28 million victims.
However, amidst the darkness, a beacon of hope emerged in 2009 in the form of Transportation Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the transportation industry to recognize and report instances of human trafficking. With innovative approaches and widespread outreach, TAT is transforming the fight against human trafficking, one vigilant transportation worker at a time.
Previously, TAT focused on the unique positioning of truck drivers to remain vigilant for signs of human trafficking. Recently, TAT formally expanded its advocacy to the entire transportation industry. This includes, but is not…
