Sergio's Story | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials

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Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.

The story follows Sergio as he shares his experiences with a trusted adult, meets with a victim advocate in the prosecutor’s office who supported him as he navigated the criminal legal system, and receives support from family and a caseworker.

Throughout the graphic novel, Sergio and anyone following his story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.

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OVC Presents Sergio's Story

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2024, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is highlighting Sergio’s Story. Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.

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Sergio’s Story: Part 1 – Teachers and Friends Ask Questions

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

This video addresses labor trafficking warning signs. Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.

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Sergio’s Story: Part 2 - Sergio’s Coach Checks In

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

Watch the second segment of Sergio’s Story in which we continue to learn about labor trafficking warning signs and the impact this crime has on youth victims.

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Sergio’s Story: Part 3 - Sergio’s Coach Offers to Help

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

The third segment of Sergio’s Story focuses on working conditions individuals may encounter in labor trafficking situations and some of the fears victims have about coming forward.

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Sergio’s Story: Part 4 - Sergio Meets With His Victim Advocate

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

In this fourth segment of Sergio’s Story, we discover what support, including the resources available to victims, and court proceedings for labor trafficking cases can look like.

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Sergio’s Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System - Full Video

January 2024

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Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System

Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case. This video been developed from the graphic novel and the accompanying audiobook and is a compilation of all videos in the Sergio’s Story playlist.

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What's Going On? Your Rights and Who You'll Meet

This companion piece provides information for children and youth about the various people they might meet in a legal setting, the rights a victim or witness has in different courts, how trafficking is defined in the United States, and the laws and services that might be helpful.