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Civil Legal Services for Human Trafficking Victims

Award Information

Award #
2016-VT-BX-K040
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
Total funding (to date)
$427,500

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $427,500)

The purpose of this award, one of many projects funded under the Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program, is to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to assist victims of human trafficking, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended, by enhancing interagency collaboration and the coordinated community response to victims of human trafficking, and through the provision of high-quality, specialized services that address the individual needs of trafficking victims over a three year project period.

The Legal Action of Wisconsin will leverage various local, state, and federal resources for the provision of civil legal services and advocacy for all victims of human trafficking identified through this initiative within Milwaukee County, WI. In addition, the program will support efforts to increase the capacity of communities to respond to human trafficking victims through the development of interagency partnerships, professional training, and public awareness activities.

CA/NCF

Date Created: September 28, 2016