36 min
Combating Human Trafficking In Aviation, with Michael Camal, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Uplink
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Combating Human Trafficking in Aviation with Michael Camal – In this episode of Uplink, we shift our focus to a critical and urgent issue: human trafficking within the aviation sector. We are honored to have Michael Camal, a Senior Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a key figure in the fight against human trafficking in aviation, as our guest.
Michael Camal, with his extensive experience at the DHS, has been instrumental in leading and expanding government campaigns aimed at equipping aviation personnel with the knowledge and skills to identify and report potential human trafficking cases. Under his guidance, the Blue Lightning Initiative, part of the DHS Blue Campaign, has seen significant growth, extending its reach from 17 to 125 partners, including airports, universities, aviation companies, and international airlines.
In this episode, Michael will delve into the evolution of the Blue Lightning Initiative under his leadership, discussing how it has grown and how it has been received by airlines and the aviation industry. He will share insights on how human trafficking affects general and business aviation, highlighting the key signs for which aviation professionals should be vigilant.
Michael will also discuss the training programs he has initiated for over 350,000 aviation staff members, focusing on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking cases. He will talk about the success of DHS awareness campaigns in generating tips and reports about potential trafficking situations and share stories and data demonstrating the impact of these initiatives.
Furthermore, we'll explore how the DHS provides immediate support to trafficking victims identified through the Blue Lightning Initiative and discuss the challenges in offering comprehensive assistance. Michael will shed light on the importance of building coalitions within the aviation industry, the role of airline executives, and the legal framework surrounding human trafficking in aviation.
We'll also hear about the inclusion of survivor voices in training and outreach efforts and how technology and data analysis are advancing the fight against human trafficking. Lastly, Michael will share his personal motivations and visions for the future of combating human trafficking in the aviation sector. Welcome to Uplink – the aviation dialogue starts here.
Combating Human Trafficking in Aviation with Michael Camal – In this episode of Uplink, we shift our focus to a critical and urgent issue: human trafficking within the aviation sector. We are honored to have Michael Camal, a Senior Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a key figure in the fight against human trafficking in aviation, as our guest.
Michael Camal, with his extensive experience at the DHS, has been instrumental in leading and expanding government campaigns aimed at equipping aviation personnel with the knowledge and skills to identify and report potential human trafficking cases. Under his guidance, the Blue Lightning Initiative, part of the DHS Blue Campaign, has seen significant growth, extending its reach from 17 to 125 partners, including airports, universities, aviation companies, and international airlines.
In this episode, Michael will delve into the evolution of the Blue Lightning Initiative under his leadership, discussing how it has grown and how it has been received by airlines and the aviation industry. He will share insights on how human trafficking affects general and business aviation, highlighting the key signs for which aviation professionals should be vigilant.
Michael will also discuss the training programs he has initiated for over 350,000 aviation staff members, focusing on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking cases. He will talk about the success of DHS awareness campaigns in generating tips and reports about potential trafficking situations and share stories and data demonstrating the impact of these initiatives.
Furthermore, we'll explore how the DHS provides immediate support to trafficking victims identified through the Blue Lightning Initiative and discuss the challenges in offering comprehensive assistance. Michael will shed light on the importance of building coalitions within the aviation industry, the role of airline executives, and the legal framework surrounding human trafficking in aviation.
We'll also hear about the inclusion of survivor voices in training and outreach efforts and how technology and data analysis are advancing the fight against human trafficking. Lastly, Michael will share his personal motivations and visions for the future of combating human trafficking in the aviation sector. Welcome to Uplink – the aviation dialogue starts here.
36 min