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Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force (BKHTTF)

Award Information

Award #
15POVC-21-GK-04066-HT
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Areas Served
Geographical Areas Served
  • Focus on Brooklyn and Services in all Five Boroughs of New York City
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
NY
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Location
Awardee County
New York
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
Total funding (to date)
$750,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2021, $750,000)

Project Summary: 

The Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force (BKHTTF), co-led by the King’s County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) and Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program (ATP) will support healing, justice, and a robust multi-systems response to victims of all types of trafficking in New York and beyond.  BKHTTF is an established and high-impact leader in the anti-trafficking field.  BKHTTF will build capacity for law enforcement, victim services, medical, legal, education, and other sectors to address trafficking, including through local and regional efforts as well as nationwide impact and mentorship.

Date Created: December 9, 2021