Sex trafficking
Ohio Attorney General’s 2021 Human Trafficking Summit
Maryland Child Trafficking Virtual Conference
Remarks by OVC Director Jessica Hart at the Texas Business Against Trafficking Conference
Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart joined Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs at the 2020 Texas Business Against Trafficking Conference. Director Hart spoke about the instrumental role that the business community plays in combating human trafficking and the Department of Justice's commitment to investigating and prosecuting offenders and serving victims of this terrible crime.
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Ask an Expert: Applying for Your First Federal Grant
Providing Trauma-Conscious and Person-Centered Direct Services in a Virtual Setting
Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking: A State of the Field in 2019
Human Trafficking Outreach Toolkit
Message from OVC Director Jessica Hart: 20th Anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act
Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart speaks about the Administration's commitment to combating human trafficking and providing services to victims as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. This landmark legislation identified a three-pronged approach to address this issue: protection, prevention, and prosecution.
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Just Launched: Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center Website
Twenty years ago, Congress passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. This landmark legislation provided a framework for protecting victims, holding traffickers criminally accountable, and preventing victimization from occurring in the first place.
As part of our commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the Office for Victims of Crime is launching the Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center website.
The Center offers...
Twenty Years of Progress in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Prior to the passage of the Act, the United States relied on traditional laws prohibiting involuntary servitude; however, these laws often fell short of addressing modern day forms of human trafficking.
This landmark legislation recognized the importance of protecting victims, holding traffickers criminally accountable, and preventing victimization from occurring in the first...
Utilizing VOCA Funding to House Survivors of Trafficking
Exploring Intersectionality in Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence through a Complex Trauma Lens
Who is Your Audience? Preparing for Human Trafficking Awareness Month with the Project TRUST Outreach Toolkit
Provider Perspectives: Increasing Identification Through Labor Trafficking Outreach
Labor Trafficking Outreach Fundamentals
Sex Trafficking Advanced Victim Assistance Training
Attorney General Barr Announces Awards Over $1.8 Billion in Funding to Assist Victims
On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Attorney General Barr announced the Office for Victims of Crime release of awards totaling more than $1.8 billion to state victim assistance and compensation programs to fund thousands of local victim assistance programs across the country and provide millions in compensation to victims of crime.
Supported by the Crime Victims Fund, this formula grant program supports a broad array of programs...
Meet the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica E. Hart announces the recipients of the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate extraordinary achievements in supporting victims.
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Meet the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Recipients
The Office for Victims of Crime annually recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims.
The 2020 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards recipients were selected from nominations in a variety of categories for their vision, action, and leadership in seeking justice, ensuring victims’ rights, and inspiring hope.
In a video message, OVC Director Jessica E. Hart states that “among the honored...
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by OVC Director Jessica E. Hart During a Human Trafficking Roundtable in Georgia
Good afternoon, everyone! Thank you all for being here today, and more importantly thank you for your continued efforts combating human trafficking.
Thank you especially to Governor Kemp for hosting this discussion. I greatly appreciate everything you have been doing to make combatting trafficking a top priority in Georgia.
Also, a special thank you to First Lady Marty Kemp who has been with us throughout...
Director Hart Visits OVC-Funded Wellspring Living in Atlanta
On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Director Hart and First Lady Marty Kemp met with Wellspring Living staff to learn more about their comprehensive care model for serving victims of human trafficking. Wellspring Living, a recipient of the recently awarded Office for Victims of Crime Fiscal Year 2020 housing assistance grants, provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential...
Director Hart Underscores Impact of Public/Private Partnerships on Human Trafficking Efforts During Georgia Visit
On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Office for Victims of Crime Director Jessica Hart participated in a roundtable with anti-trafficking professionals, including Governor Brian Kemp; First Lady Marty Kemp; Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan; Georgia Attorney General Carr; GRACE Commission members; U.S. Attorneys BJay Pak, Charlie Peeler, and Bobby Christine; and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vic Reynolds.
The panel was convened to discuss combating human trafficking through public/private partnerships, as well as...
Attorney General Barr Announces Nearly $100 Million in Office for Victims of Crime Funding to Fight Human Trafficking
On Monday, September 21, 2020, Attorney General Barr and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump announced the release of nearly $100 million in Office for Victims of Crime funding during a meeting at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
This funding, which includes the $35 million in funding for housing assistance announced during a recent White House event, will go towards...