Breaking the Chains: How Bankers Can Fight Human Trafficking

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the reality is that traffickers often rely on community financial institutions to move money under the radar. In this actionable session, we’ll walk bankers through the red flags that matter most, how to spot trafficking activity hidden in everyday transactions, and what steps to take the moment something doesn’t look right.

Led by a seasoned trafficking expert from Hope for Justice, this webinar teaches you how to gather pertinent details, when to loop in law enforcement, and how to write SARs that support real-world investigations and protect vulnerable victims.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key financial red flags and patterns commonly tied to human trafficking

• How to respond quickly: escalation, documentation, and law enforcement outreach

• SAR-writing guidance that helps investigators act on your information

Meet the Presenter:

Kristin Parker, SVP of Compliance & Operations

Kristin is a seasoned expert in BSA/AML and fraud prevention, with extensive experience building and implementing monitoring programs for higher-risk industries. She has contributed to significant updates in the FFIEC manual, provided practical, risk-based AML guidance at industry events, and played a key role in the development of RiskScout’s innovative, actionable BSA solutions. Recognized by her peers as PBC's Compliance Person of the Year, Kristin continues to champion efficient, technology-driven approaches that empower financial institutions to confidently manage regulatory requirements.