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OVC Anti-Trafficking Commemorative Event

January 2023

In recognition of January’s National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, we hosted this 20th Anniversary Commemoration of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Programs event.

The event theme is Collaboration, Transformation, and Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts, which highlights grantees’ impact on the lives of thousands of trafficking survivors over two decades of OVC funding, assistance and support, while also looking to the future as the Department of Justice’s response to human trafficking continues to evolve.

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Collaboration: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts

January 2023
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Collaboration, Transformation, and Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts

This video acknowledges the partnerships that have been created through OVC anti-trafficking funding over the last 20 years.

It highlights efforts to strengthen collaborations with survivor leaders; establish partnerships; reduce barriers to care and services; and provide a more coordinated and victim-centered response.

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Transformation: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts

January 2023
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Collaboration, Transformation, and Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts

This video reflects on the changes, growth, and lessons learned over the years, with a look to the future as federal anti-trafficking efforts continue to evolve.

Learn how OVC anti-trafficking programing has helped ensure quality services are available and accessible to survivors.

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View a New Guide to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

This January marks 20 years of OVC’s anti-trafficking efforts. In recognition of these efforts, OVC has released a Commemoration Guide to support the field in its efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking victims’ rights and services.

Attend a Free Virtual Human Trafficking Youth Forum

Learn how to talk to youth about online safety, understand human trafficking trends and how they affect the youth population, and discover available government resources for youth victims and individuals working with youth.

Project TRUST E-Learning Curriculum Launched

Learn about a new curriculum to help anti-trafficking professionals understand trauma and human trafficking and how to support individuals impacted by trafficking-related trauma.

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Resources

Adult and a youth sitting across from each other

Child and youth victims of trafficking have unique needs and experiences, both in terms of the dynamics of their exploitation and their potential interaction with the criminal justice system as a victim-defendant.

Unlike most other child victims and witnesses, trafficking survivors may have different roles within the justice system, including as a defendant in a criminal case. It is vital that...