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Title: Human Trafficking
Awareness and Prevention
Policy
Effective Date
Prepared By
January 9, 2025
Cynthia Watson, HR Director
Revised Date
Reviewed By
Date Approved: Approved By
January 8, 2025 Brian Benton, City Manager
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PURPOSE:
The City of Sebastian is committed to upholding human rights and maintaining a work environment that is free
from exploitation. Human trafficking has no bounds. This modern-day form of slavery claims victims of all
ages, sex, ethnicities, and demographics. This policy aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, outline
preventive measures, and establish procedures for reporting and addressing potential cases within our city and
its operations.
SCOPE OF POLICY:
The policy applies to all employees, contractors, and volunteers associated with The City of Sebastian.
POLICY
1. Definition of Human Trafficking
• Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of
persons through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation, including forced labor,
sexual exploitation, and involuntary servitude.
2. Zero Tolerance
• The City of Sebastian has a zero -tolerance approach to human trafficking and any form of
modern slavery within its city operations and companies that service the city.
3. Employee Awareness and Training
• All employees are required to participate in training programs that educate them about the
signs of human trafficking and the appropriate actions to take if they suspect such activities.
• Training materials and resources will be provided to ensure comprehensive understanding.
4. Supplier and Partner Compliance
• The City of Sebastian expects all suppliers and business partners to comply with laws and
regulations regarding human trafficking and to take reasonable steps to ensure that their
operations are free from such practices.
• Agreements with suppliers and partners will include clauses that mandate adherence to anti-
human trafficking laws.
5. Reporting Procedures
• Employees and associates are encouraged to report any concerns or suspicions regarding
human trafficking to their supervisor, to the Human Resources Director (Compliance Officer)
or the Police Department.
• Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation.
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• If online enticement or sexual exploitation of a child call 911, contact the FBI at tops.fbi.gov, or filing
a report with the National center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-843-5678 or
report.cybertip.org or
Spanish: esp.missingkings.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline; esp.missingkid.org/netsmartz/home
6. Investigation and Response
• All reports of suspected human trafficking will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.
• If a violation is confirmed, The City of Sebastian will take appropriate corrective action, which
may include terminating contracts or employment and reporting to relevant authorities.
7. Continuous Improvement
• The City of Sebastian is committed to continuously improving its practices to combat human
trafficking and will review and update this policy as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• City Council: Proclaims public awareness and prevention of human trafficking for The City of
Sebastian
• City Manager: Enforces compliance of the Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Policy
• Human Resources Director: Writes the Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Policy;
Provides necessary resources for training.
• Department Heads: Ensures the implementation of the Human Trafficking Awareness and
Prevention Policy; Provides the time necessary for employees to take the Human Trafficking
Awareness and Prevention Policy training.
• Employees: Participate in training, remain vigilant, and report any concerns related to human
trafficking.
• Suppliers and City Partners: Comply with anti -human trafficking laws and cooperate with The
City of Sebastian's efforts to prevent exploitation.
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Acknowledgment
I have read, understand and accept the Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Policy.
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