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Human Trafficking: A Guide for Practitioners

A Guide for Practitioners

These materials were designed for youth aged 12−18 who have experienced sex and labor trafficking, to help inform and empower them as they navigate through the justice system.

Funded by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), these materials were created with the input of those with similar lived experiences, and expert practitioners working in the anti-trafficking field.

While the materials...

Building Partnerships Toolkit

Date Published
2020
Publication Type
Training (Aid/Material), Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored

$13.5 Million Awarded to Help Child Victims of America’s Addiction Crisis

President Trump is leading America’s effort to combat America’s addiction crisis by coordinating the efforts of Federal agencies working to help solve this crisis.

On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Department of Justice announced approximately $13.5 million in awards to 19 organizations under the Office for Victims of Crime Enhancing Community Responses to America's Addiction Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims program. Funding...

Office for Victims of Crime Awards Nearly $3 Million to Help Victims of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting

Female genital mutilation or cutting refers to a barbaric practice involving partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This terrible crime occurs in many parts of the world and is impacting victims here in the United States.

On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Office of Justice Programs announced that the Office for Victims of Crime...

Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Child Sexual Abuse, Story 1)

December 2008

The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Nia who shares her experience as victim of child sexual abuse and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.

Child and Youth Victimization

young child being comforted by three adults

Childhood exposure to violence, crime, and abuse can lead to serious consequences for the health and well-being of children that can last long into adulthood.

Understanding the nature and extent of a child’s exposure to violence is essential in combating its effects. Research shows that early identification, intervention, and continued follow up are valuable strategies for preventing and decreasing the potential negative effects of...

Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

Apply for the OVC FY 2020 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation.

OVC is seeking applications for states or Tribes to develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. The overall goal of the program is to improve responses for child and youth victims of trafficking with...