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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESEARCH
Here are a few of the many organizations and resources that provide information and direction for law enforcement regarding human trafficking:
U.S Attorney Law Enforcement Community Coordinator (LECC): In each state, this individual can provide you with the right information about your department and find the appropriate agents, offices, and resources within the federal government. The liaison is accessible through the local U.S Attorney's Office.
U.S Attorney Victim-Witness Coordinator: The victim-witness coordinator in your area can obtain victim services in multiple jurisdictions and can help provide services in rural and remote areas. The coordinator is accessible through the local U.S Attorney's Office.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a victim-witness coordinator for each field. They can be reached through the headquarters' victim-witness staff at 202-324-6360. can be accessed by visiting
NOT-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
UNESCO Trafficking Project: Human trafficking Org Project: A web resource for combating human trafficking: This website has country-specific and also includes as national laws and action plans, and contact information on useful governmental agencies: www.humantrafficking.org
Safe Horizon: Based in New York, they support victims of all forms of violence by providing a range of important services. Free number 800-810-7444 or visit www.safehorizoand also n.org
Polaris Project: Based in Washington, D.C., Polaris offers victims support services such as legal advocacy, case management, and interpretation. They also provide training and technical assistance. Call 202- 745-1001. Can be accessed by visiting www.polarisproject.org
Free the slaves: Based in Washington, D.C., their mission is to research the global phenomenon of trafficking and advocate against it. Call 202- 638-1865 or visit www.freetheslaves.net.
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST): Based in Los Angeles, CAST provides a variety of services for victims, including shelter, legal advocacy, medical care, translation, and counseling. They also provide training for community members and law enforcement. Call 213- 365-1906 or visit www.castla.org
The Freedom Network: This member-based organization links groups providing services in every region in the U.S. to trafficking victims. Visit www.dalitnetwork.org
The Touch A Life Foundation: The Touch A Life office is based in Dallas. This organization has performed child rescue operations on Lake Volta in northern Ghana, West Africa. Visit:
https://www.touchalifekids.org/
NATIONAL HOTLINES:
The Campaign to Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking- National Human Trafficking Resource Center: The NHTRC is a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-funded program operated and implemented by Polaris Project for the purpose of providing a national, 24-hour, toll-free hotline number for the human trafficking field in the United States. The NHTRC is a core component of Polaris Project’s Training and Technical Assistance Program. By operating the national hotline, the NHTRC works to help improve the national response to protect victims of human trafficking in the U.S. by providing callers with a range of comprehensive services. Call 1888-3737-888
National Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force Complaint Line: This line can provide immediate translation services in over 150 languages. Law enforcement officers can also call this number for assistance in determining if a case may be trafficking, call 888-428-7581 or visit https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/find-help-and-information-crime-victims
Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline: Operated by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this hotline can help you determine whether you may have a case of human trafficking and help you identify local resources to assist victims. Call 24/7 888-373-7888 or visit www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking
INFORMATION:
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), visit https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/find-help-and-information-crime-victims
Office of Violence against Women (OVW) visit www.usdoj.gov/ovw/index.html.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), visit www.unodc.org
Federal Government Links:
Department of State, Office to Combat and Monitor Trafficking in Persons, Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP): https://www.state.gov/g/tip/
The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, includes information on Trafficking in Persons: https://www.state.gov/g/drl/hr/
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force: https://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/
https://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/programs/victims.htm
US Trafficking In Persons Report: https://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/index.htm
Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, Trafficking in Persons, A Guide for Non-Governmental Organizations: https://www.dol.gov/wb/
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