Advocacy
ISHA advocates on behalf of our associations to make an impact in our communities
AHLA Hotels on the hill
We met with representatives in washington, DC on captiol HIll to raise awareness about the policies impacting our industry and voiced our feedback.
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BEST (The Business Ending slavery and trafficking)
The Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST) training course
Available by clicking here!
When registering for BEST, please note that you do not have an enrollment code. Simply scroll down the registration page and complete the form manually—do not click the “register here” button.
Both courses are free, flexible, and designed for hospitality professionals who want to expand their awareness and strengthen their response to this critical issue.
human trafficking resources
Additional Resources to Combat Human Trafficking:
- The PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking) online training course, available at:
https://courses.wearepact.org/
- AB 260 (Santiago, 2017), mandates that lodging establishments post an 8 ½ x 11-inch human trafficking sign, written in no smaller than 16-point font, in a conspicuous place near the public entrance of the establishment or in another conspicuous location in clear view of the public and employees.
- AHLA No Room for Trafficking Toolkit
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign
- Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report
- Department of Health and Human Services Resources
- Department of Justice Resources
- “Freedom’s Journey Understanding Human Trafficking” – USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
- Lodging Security Officer Program
- Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking
- The Polaris Project
- ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking)
- International Tourism Partnership Know-How Guide and Resources to Addressing Human Trafficking
- Immigration & Customs Enforcement Human Trafficking Overview
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Child Sexual Exploitation
- The Code – Protect Children from Sex Tourism