Transit monitors play a critical role in preventing human trafficking by placing trained monitors at strategic transit points. These monitors are the frontline defense in identifying potential victims of trafficking before they are exploited or enslaved. Their primary focus is on "interception," a method that allows them to intervene in real-time when individuals are most vulnerable—during transit. Monitors are trained to detect red flags that signal someone may be at high risk of trafficking. This includes looking for behavioral cues, suspicious travel circumstances, or inconsistencies in a person's story. By engaging with these individuals through a carefully designed questioning protocol, monitors can determine if trafficking is taking place and whether immediate intervention is needed. Once a potential victim is identified, monitors act swiftly to intercept and assist them, helping to disrupt the trafficking process before the person reaches a point of exploitation. Their quick actions save individuals from immediate danger and provide valuable intelligence that helps combat trafficking networks at a larger scale.