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Labor trafficking

OVC FY 2020 Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Services Providers Invitation to Apply

Closing Date
The overarching goal of this program is to enhance the victim service field's response to victims of human trafficking in the key areas of employment and education. The objectives are to improve the quality and quantity of employment and education services offered to trafficking survivors by increasing capacity of victim service providers nationwide through TTA; and to improve victim service providers' partnerships at the national...

Faces of Human Trafficking Video 8: The Victim-Centered Case (with Spanish Subtitles)

December 2015

This video features survivors, service providers, prosecutors, and local law enforcement who have worked on human trafficking cases that have ended with a successful prosecution. They stress the importance of proactive cases and collecting various kinds of evidence rather than relying solely on victim testimony.

Matrix of OVC-Funded Human Trafficking Services Grantees and Task Forces

OVC began funding trafficking victim service providers under the Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program in 2003. OVC is now the largest federal funder of services for human trafficking victims in the United States.

The table below shows the breadth of victim services and support coverage provided by OVC grantees and the OVC-funded human trafficking task forces. This information is also available in the...

The Faces of Human Trafficking PSA

January 2014

On January 14, 2014, OVC debuted the "Faces of Human Trafficking" public service announcement (PSA), which is highlighted in the 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Guide. The goal of the PSA is to raise public awareness of human trafficking and highlight that survivors of this crime have very diverse backgrounds and experiences. The PSA is also available in Spanish, Thai, Hindi, and Tagalog. Download the PSA.

 

Faces of Human Trafficking Video 9: Now That We Are Free (with Spanish Subtitles)

December 2015

The concluding video in this series features survivors of human trafficking who are resilient, thriving members of their communities. They share insight on the support systems, services, and personal journeys that helped them persevere, with words of encouragement for others who were or may still be in situations of human trafficking.

Faces of Human Trafficking Video 5: Effective Victim Services

December 2015

This video includes information on the importance of providing victim-centered, trauma-informed services to meet the wide array of needs experienced by trafficking victims. Coordination and collaboration are critical in responding to the diverse population of trafficking survivors, as no one provider can meet all of the needs of all types of trafficking victims.

Faces of Human Trafficking Video 3: An Introduction to Labor Trafficking

December 2015

This video provides an overview of labor trafficking. It features survivors and professionals—including law enforcement, judges, social service, legal and health care providers—who share information on victim indicators, ways victims are often identified, how professionals may come into contact with victims of labor trafficking, and industries where labor trafficking is more common.

Faces of Human Trafficking Video 2: An Introduction to Sex Trafficking

December 2015

This video provides an overview of sex trafficking. It features survivors and professionals—including law enforcement, judges, and social service, legal, and health care providers—who share information on victim indicators, ways victims are often identified, how professionals may come into contact with victims of sex trafficking, and industries where sex trafficking is more common.

If You're a Victim of Crime, Help is Available

October 2016

This 2.5-minute video describes the help that is available for victims of crime by recognizing the effects of crime, identifying certain victims' rights that are guaranteed in most states, and describing services available from state victim compensation and assistance programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, there are resources. Visit www.ovc.gov/help for more information.