Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking

TBAT is grateful to every single person who helped make our very first TBAT Summit a successful convening of business leaders, policy makers, subject matter experts, and organizations working together to fight human trafficking in Tennessee.

Join us in the fight by signing up for a free training today at the link in our bio!

Join us at our first-ever TBAT Summit to connect with policymakers, subject matter experts, and survivors and learn how to help stop human trafficking in Tennessee. Click https://bit.ly/3V2uBiw to save a seat for you and a colleague.

Featured Speakers Include:
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- TBAT Program Coordinator, Lydia Mabry-Doss Wimsatt
- CEO of Thistle Farms, Tasha Kennard
- Thistle Farms Graduates
- Anti-Human Trafficking Policy Expert, Anne Basham with Ascend Consulting
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Jeremy Lofquest

Did you know that traffickers target specific types of vulnerable people?

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we continue working in communities across Tennessee to lead no-cost training sessions for businesses and organizations to empower their teams to spot the signs of trafficking and increase their awareness of vulnerable populations across the state.

Sign up for a training today to join us in the fight against trafficking.

Thanks to Nashville International Airport for joining us in the fight against human trafficking by inviting us to facilitate a TBAT training today for their team. We are grateful for their partnership! Join BNA and other companies across our state as a TBAT Partner by clicking the link in our bio.

Help us spread the word about TBAT during so businesses across Tennessee can help join us in the fight against human trafficking. Survivors are subjected to all kinds of abuse and heinous acts that cause harm to them in ways some of us could never imagine. You can help stop the spread of human trafficking and domestic violence across our state by sharing this post and encouraging businesses in your community to sign up for a free training through our office. Learn more at: tbat.tnsos.gov

Get to know us a little by checking out our press release from our very first week!

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett joined with General Assembly members and community advocates to announce the launch of the new Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking program through the Department of State.

Created through the passage of legislation in 2023, Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking engages corporations and private entities in voluntary efforts to identify, prevent, and combat human trafficking in communities across Tennessee.

“Tennessee has some of the toughest laws in the entire nation against human trafficking, and once again, with the legislature’s support, Tennessee is leading the ongoing fight to protect victims and families through this program,” said Secretary Hargett. “I am grateful to the General Assembly, our coalition partners, and to the Tennessee business community for their effective, committed partnership as we all continue working together to end human trafficking once and for all.”

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is the second-fastest growing criminal industry in the United States, only behind drug trafficking. Instances of this horrific crime have also been reported in all 95 Tennessee counties.

Through Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking, participating businesses will be able to identify the warning signs of trafficking and assist in the reporting of suspected criminal activity to the authorities.

“Unfortunately, human trafficking has become an issue we are all too familiar with in Tennessee and across the nation,” said State Sen. Dawn White. “We must all continue to do our part to stop it; I appreciate Secretary Hargett and his team for their commitment to this innovative resource that will help businesses identify potential criminal activity and save lives.”

Each program participant will adopt a zero-tolerance policy, participate in training, public awareness, and education campaigns, encourage employees to participate, and share best practices that effectively combat human trafficking with the Secretary of State’s office.

“Through Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking, businesses will be effective partners in the ongoing fight against trafficking crimes,” said State Rep. Debra Moody. “While we have made considerable progress in Tennessee, we must all continue to do our part and stand with victims, survivors and their families.”

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Home | TENNESSEE BUSINESSES AGAINST TRAFFICKING The Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) initiative is a comprehensive statewide program led by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office.