Human trafficking
Civil Rights Training for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance
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Audiobooks Available to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
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 audiobook, Sergio and anyone following his story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Zoe's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
Zoe’s Story shares the experiences of a young girl who was sex trafficked and presents in court as a defendant.
This graphic novel follows Zoe as she—
- shares her story with a lawyer and social worker after she is arrested,
- learns that someone she cared about was doing something illegal, and
- engages with a survivor-led support group that offers a safe space to discuss her feelings about the case and the new terms she’s hearing, like “victim” and “survivor.”
Throughout the audiobook, Zoe and anyone following her story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Jamie's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
Jamie’s Story follows a young individual who identifies as nonbinary and serves as a victim witness in a sex trafficking case.
The story follows them as—
- they are questioned during a police investigation;
- speak with a prosecutor in preparation for testifying in court; and
- receive support from their therapist, group home staff, and victim advocate.
Throughout the audiobook, Jamie and anyone following their story, learn some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Leadership Institute to Combat Human Trafficking
St. Petersburg, FL
OVC FY 2023 Improving Outcomes for
Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
This program intends to improve outcomes for children and youth who are victims of human trafficking by—
- integrating human trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level; and
- encouraging coordinated, multidisciplinary, and statewide approaches to serving trafficked youth.
From the Director's Desk, February 9, 2023
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February 2023 “From the Director’s Desk” Briefing Now Available
Apply for Funding to Enhance Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
OVC Human Trafficking - New Grantees Performance Reporting Training
This recorded webinar is for new Human Trafficking victim service providers and Enhanced Collaborative Model task forces grantees funded by OVC in FY 2022 and forward. It provides information on performance measure reporting, reporting requirements and due dates, how to navigate the Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) and complete quarterly performance measure reports, and upload semiannual reports into the JustGrants system. View the webinar presentation slides.
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OVC Anti-Trafficking Commemorative Event
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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Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts
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Collaboration: 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
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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