1. What is human trafficking?
Trafficking Demographics
Where does it occur?
Source Countries & Destination States
What legal protections currently exist?
Trafficking Victims Protection Act
What is being done to respond?
Programs & Benefits

2. As the 21st century begins, the degrading institution of slavery continues throughout the world. . .
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3. Anywhere from 700,000 to 4 million individuals, primarily women and children, are trafficked within or across national borders annually.

4. Every 10 minutes, a person is trafficked into the United States.

5. Every year, at least 20,000 people are trafficked into our country.
Up to 750,000 women may have been trafficked into the U.S. over the past decade.

6. Human
Trafficking
Modern
Day
Slavery

7. What is human trafficking?

8. Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion or in which the person is induced to perform such an act is under 18.
force
fraud
coercion
under 18

9. Recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

10. Involuntary servitude
Peonage
Debt bondage
Slavery
Peonage
Debt bondage
Slavery

11. Forms of Trafficking

12. Trafficking can take place in a variety of labor situations

13. Sex Industry

14. Domestic Servitude

15. Peddling trinkets on streets, public transportation
Begging

16. Migrant Agricultural Work

17. Factories

18. Restaurants

19. Sweatshops

20. Why do victims fall prey to the practice?

21. Political instability Natural disasters in homeland
Militarism
Civil unrest
Natural disasters in homeland

22. economic opportunities
Promises of
economic opportunities
or a better life.

23. Certain social & cultural practices increase vulnerability to traffickers.

24. Fear of HIV/AIDS makes young children increasingly attractive to traffickers.

25. Methods of Recruitment & Countries of Origin

26. Fraud
Trickery
False promises
Familiarity

27. States with Trafficking Activity
China, Hong Kong, S. Korea, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Dominican Rep, Mexico, Czech Rep., Hungary
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Belarus, Latvia WA
(Connecticut) Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand NY PA
(N. Jersey) Mexico IN OH NV IL VA CO
(Maryland)
Russia, Ukraine KY CA NC
China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico TN GA
(Washington, D.C.)
Thailand, Vietnam,. Malaysia, Dominican Republic, China AZ TX FL
Mexico
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Russia
States with Trafficking Activity
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Honduras, Guatemala

28. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000
P.L
28 October 2000

29. Trafficking Victims Protection Act
Major Provisions:
Trafficking Victims Protection Act
of 2000
(TVPA)

30. TVPA Objectives
To prevent trafficking by increasing economic opportunities and raising awareness.
To protect and assist victims of trafficking by providing federal and state benefits & services.
To prosecute traffickers through increased law enforcement and stiffer penalties.

31. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration
Investigation
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
International Focus
Coordination of Interagency Task Force
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Investigation
Prosecution
Services Through Grantees
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Federal & State Benefits
Outreach & Public Education
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
International Initiatives
Wage & Hour Division

32. TVPA provides victims:
Legal Protections
Immigration Relief
Federal & State Assistance

33. Certification Process:
Individual must be a victim of a severe form of trafficking,
Individual must be willing to assist in the investigation and prosecution of traffickers,
AND
Individual must have made a bona fide application for a T visa OR been granted continued presence by the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (formerly INS).

34. Certification Process:
MINOR ELIGIBILITY - Individual has not attained 18 years of age. - ORR determines that individual is a victim of a severe form of trafficking. NOT REQUIRED - Cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of a trafficking case. - Bona fide T visa application. - Continued presence.

35. IMMIGRATION REMEDIES

36. Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000
Temporary Residency in the U.S.
Continued Presence
T Visa
U Visa

37. CONTINUED PRESENCE What is it?
Means by which the BCIS (formerly INS) grants temporary immigration relief to victims of severe forms of trafficking who are potential witnesses.   
Who can petition BCIS for continued presence?
Federal law enforcement agents only.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

38. CONTINUED PRESENCE Disadvantages Advantages Temporary relief
Does not authorize adjustment to permanent resident status
Valid only for such period the individual’s continued presence is deemed necessary for the prosecution of trafficking cases
 Advantages
Generally more expedient than T visa process
One means of obtaining ORR certification and access to public benefits
Provides work authorization
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

39. T Visas for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking who:
Comply with investigation or prosecution of traffickers (for individuals over 15).
Are physically present in the U.S., American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, or port of entry on account of trafficking.
Suffer extreme hardship involving unusual & severe harm if removed from the U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

40. T VISAS BASIC FACTS Annual Cap: 5,000 visas/year
T Visa valid for 3 years
Work Authorization
T visa applicants/holders can file for
immediate family members
T visa recipients can adjust after 3
years
(Regulations NOT issued yet)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

41. Attempt, Conspiracy, or Solicitation to commit the listed crimes
U Visa: Specific Crimes
Criminal activity must have violated U.S. laws or occurred in the U.S., its territories, or possessions.
Including but not limited to:
Trafficking
Rape
Torture
Sexual Assault
Sexual Exploitation
Abusive Sexual Contact
Peonage
Slave Trade
Involuntary Servitude
Prostitution
Domestic Violence
Being Held Hostage
Unlawful Criminal Restraint
False Imprisonment
Attempt, Conspiracy, or Solicitation to commit the listed crimes
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

42. U Visas for crime victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse:
Victim must possess information concerning the crime.
Application must include a certification from a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer, judge, prosecutor, or BCIS stating that the victim is helping, has helped, or likely to be helpful with the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

43. U Visa: Annual Cap & Benefits
10,000 U visas per year (does not apply to immediate family members)
Valid for 3 Years
Provides for work authorization
Immediate family members (spouse and children, and parents of children) may be eligible for U visas
Authorizes adjustment to Legal
Permanent Resident status after 3 years
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

44. Additional Avenues for
Immigration Relief
Asylum
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
VAWA Petitions
Family-Based Petitions
Temporary Protected Status
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Immigration Relief

45. IMPORTANT: CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION PRACTITIONER

46. What are the needs of victims of trafficking?
Interpretation services
Crisis intervention
Clothing
Food
Protection
Legal assistance
Medical & dental care
Transportation
Employment
Mental health services
Substance abuse treatment
Childcare
Life skills
Housing (short & long-term)
Education
Adapted from: Clawson, Dr. Heather, and Kevonne Small. 2 April Needs Assessment of Service Providers & Trafficking Victims. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, Caliber Associates Findings to be published August 2003.

47. What is being done to respond?

48. Florida Freedom Partnership
Service for clients
Outreach & education

49. Florida Freedom Partnership
Services offered to victims of trafficking:
Case management
Legal assistance
Clinical intervention
Safe & appropriate housing
In May 2001, ORR issued guidance to benefit-granting agencies State Refugee Coordinators and NGOs explaining the requirements for certification and the documentation and eligibility procedures. ORR issued additional guidance to benefit-granting agencies, State Refugee Coordinators and NGOs in January 2002.

50. rrent as of may 2002 Outreach & Education Raise Public Awareness
Increase awareness about trafficking in Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Collier, and Monroe Counties.
Provide information about the TVPA and the protections available for victims of trafficking.
Coordinate Response to Assist and Protect Victims of Trafficking
Assist with service provider & law enforcement collaboration.
Offer comprehensive and specialized service provision for victims of trafficking.
In May 2001, ORR issued guidance to benefit-granting agencies State Refugee Coordinators and NGOs explaining the requirements for certification and the documentation and eligibility procedures. ORR issued additional guidance to benefit-granting agencies, State Refugee Coordinators and NGOs in January 2002.

51. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits
Certified victims of trafficking are eligible for benefits to the same extent as refugees.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits

52. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits
Federal & State Mainstream Public Benefits:
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Supplemental Security Income
Food Stamps
Refugee Programs & Trafficking Victim Services:
Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance
Matching Grant Program
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits

53. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits
Victims 18 years or older must be certified by the Dept. of Health & Human Service/Office of Refugee Resettlement
Minors get letter of eligibility
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Benefits

54. Accessing Benefits:
Accept certification or eligibility letter in lieu of immigration documents (handle with discretion). - Contact the Trafficking Verification Line ( ). - Serve victim of trafficking with a valid certification letter as any other individual with refugee status Note the certification date as date of arrival for benefits purposes Ensure that the victim keeps the original certification or eligibility letter.
VOLAGS, DCF,
ESL Programs, etc.

55. The Declaration of Independence recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of all people.

56. The Declaration of Independence recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of all people.

57. It states that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.

58. It states that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.

59. The right to be free from slavery and involuntary servitude is among those inalienable rights.

60. The right to be free from slavery and involuntary servitude is among those inalienable rights.
— TVPA Section 102 (22)

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