AAACERT Training - 12/9/26 FBI OVERVIEW OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Presenter:  Kathleen Callaway, FBI - Criminal Investigation Division

This presentation provides an overview of federal human trafficking, focusing on the legal framework, common indicators, and the operational process by which traffickers exploit victims. It outlines the federal definition of both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, emphasizing the elements of force, fraud, and coercion. The presentation walks through the typical trafficking cycle—from recruitment and grooming to control, indicators, exploitation, and movement of proceeds—to illustrate how traffickers establish and maintain power over victims. A real-world case study highlights investigative hurdles.