Human trafficking comes in many shapes and sizes. It doesn't only affect one population and there is more than one type. For many students, college is their first time living away from home, which puts them at increased risk.

We spoke to Maraya Lasinsky, chief advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about human trafficking on college campuses and available resources for both campus police and students.

For the last two years, Lasinsky has worked on the Blue Campaign, a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and a variety of industry partners on how to recognize the indicators of human trafficking and how to respond. Recently, she began working with campus law enforcement to learn about their concerns and educate them on human trafficking on college campuses.

During our interview, Lasinsky also touched on: 

• Different types of human trafficking
• Who perpetrators often are in relation to victims
• What makes college students more vulnerable
• Common indicators of human trafficking that campus law enforcement should be on the lookout for
• How students can avoid situations that can sometimes lead to human trafficking
• And more!

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