The following information resources may offer victim assistance information,
research findings, educational materials, or strategies for program and
policy development specific to this topic. A general listing of all OVC
publications is also available.
Information
for Victims of Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labor (2002)
This brochure (BC 000673) from the U.S. Department of Justice provides
basic information about the rights of victims of trafficking in the United
States and describes assistance and protections that may be available. Also available in other languages.
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International Issues in Victim Assistance, National Victim Assistance
Academy 2002
The NVAA text emphasizes foundations in victimology and victims' rights
and services, as well as new developments in the field of victim assistance,
and contains a section on international issues.
Needs
Assessment for Service Providers and Trafficking Victims (2003)
Prepared by Caliber Associates for the National Institute of Justice,
U.S. Department of Justice, it is the first-ever assessment on the needs
of trafficking victims and the domestic service providers who work with
them. The report (NCJ 202469), complete with survey instruments and focus group protocols,
will help educate the field at large on meeting the specialized and complex
needs of trafficking victims.
Trafficking
in Persons: A Guide for Non-governmental Organizations (2002)
This brochure (BC 000674) from the U.S. Department of Justice is intended
for nongovernmental organizations, such as service providers and other
community-based organizations, to use as a reference guide to help trafficking
victims.
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or PDF
(1.3 mb)
Trafficking in Persons Report (June 2003)
This U.S. Department of State annual report is issued as required by
the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000. It details
international and U.S. efforts to end trafficking in persons, prosecute
such traffickers, and protect and help victims; emphasizes the human
side of trafficking through victim stories; and highlights innovative
measures some countries are using to combat trafficking in persons.
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