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Labor trafficking

Sergio’s Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System - Full Video

January 2024
Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case. This video been developed from the graphic novel and the accompanying audiobook and is a compilation of all videos in the Sergio’s Story playlist.

Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook

March 2023

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.

Delivering Impact through Effective Grants Compliance and Oversight

February 2023
This webinar provides OVC anti-trafficking grantees with information about effective grants compliance and oversight to meet grant requirements. Learn about subrecipient monitoring, agency internal controls, and common audit findings. The webinar was presented by the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management.

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.

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

January 2023

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.

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

January 2023

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.