The American Gaming Association has launched a free online training course to educate gambling industry employees on human trafficking prevention.
As part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the first-of-its-kind training comes in partnership with RG24seven Virtual Training and is based on the association’s Guide to Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking.
“Combating human trafficking is integral to our industry’s commitment to the communities in which we operate,” commented Alex Costello, Vice President of Government Relations at the AGA.
“The AGA is proud to lead the industry’s fight against this abhorrent crime and this free training empowers employees at all levels to spot and prevent cases of human trafficking.”
The training utilises expertise from AGA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, nonprofits and law enforcement through videos and quizzes to educate learners, who will receive a verified certificate upon completing the training.
Organisations can contact [email protected] to request the training.
Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven, stated: “Responsibility in gaming means more than promoting safer gambling—it means a commitment to all forms of customer and community safety.
“We’re honoured to work with the AGA and advance the gaming industry’s efforts with the launch of today’s training.”
The AGA is also participating in Human Trafficking Prevention Month and has released an updated gaming-specific toolkit for combating human trafficking, featuring social media graphics, key messages and ways to participate to help raise awareness.
Representatives will also take part in anti-trafficking events throughout the month, including at the University of Maryland’s SAFE Center, the US Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking, and a congressional briefing hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce.
