WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) - Bradley International Airport joined a national effort to help fight against human trafficking. With about 27.6 million human trafficking victims exploited for profit worldwide, air travel is often used as a form of transportation. To protect victims, Bradley International Airport launched a public awareness campaign that includes signage in the main terminal and restrooms at the airport. Nonstop flights added from Bradley International Airport to New York City "We know that human trafficking has become one of the largest criminal industries in the world it is happening here in the U.S. so Bradley is joining a growing list of airports across the country that is putting up signage to educate passengers that this is happening and what to look for," Bradley International Airport Spokesperson Brian Spyros told 22News. (Bradley International Airport)(Bradley International Airport) In the United States, traffickers compel victims to engage in commercial sex and to work in both legal and illicit industries whether that be hospitality, traveling sales crews, janitorial services, drug smuggling and distribution domestic work, and the list just goes on. In Connecticut, tips provided through the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888), have identified more than 600 cases of human trafficking, which involved nearly 1,300 victims since 2007. Bradley International Airport has partnered with Connecticut’s Trafficking in Persons Council and Love146, a non-profit anti-child trafficking organization, to launch the public campaign. New signs have been added in the airport, which officials say will give victims time to get away from the trafficker and get help. "People think human trafficking isn’t a Connecticut problem, but we’ve helped nearly 1,000 young people in our Survivor Care program right here in the state,” said Erin Williamson, Love146 Chief Programs and Strategy Officer. “Too often, victims of human trafficking go unnoticed—even when the crime is unfolding in our midst. Those being harmed need to be seen and supported. More understanding of human trafficking is critical, and steps like this are an important part of making that happen." Signs that could indicate human trafficking in an airport: Traveler is unable to provide details about their travel, such as destination or flight information Traveler has someone speaking for them Adult traveler is not carrying their own identification documents Traveler does not have any luggage Traveler shows signs of physical abuse Traveler exhibits fear, anxiety, tension, nervousness and/or avoids eye contact. If you believe you have information on a human trafficking situation, or you may be a victim of human trafficking, contact: Anonymously report suspected human trafficking to the Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line at 1-866-347-2423 or visit ice.gov/tips Get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting HELP or INFO to 233733 (BeFree) If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911 Local News Headlines Senator Gomez names new member of staff The dangers of wildfire smoke on your health Funding awarded for more hours at local health center Springfield Thunderbirds to host Cammer Cup sled hockey event with local celebrities WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.