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Labor trafficking

Confronting Labor Trafficking Through a Victim-Centered Approach

February 2024

Brecht Donoghue, Director, OVC Human Trafficking Division, led this National Human Trafficking Prevention Month webinar to spotlight labor trafficking and resources available to survivors. Learn about labor trafficking victim needs and resources available through the re-launch of Framework(link is external), an OVC-funded, labor trafficking-specific training and technical assistance project.

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.

September 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about National Preparedness Month, the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

August 2023 Featured Resources

This featured news content includes information about the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, resources on labor trafficking, and monthly OVC updates from Director Kristina Rose.

Combating Human Trafficking

Learn how OVC administers the largest amount of federal funding dedicated to responding to human trafficking in the United States during FYs 2021-2022.