1. 1 Victims Protection :Victims Identification Process and Challenges Saowanee Khomepatr Director, Bureau of Anti-Trafficking in Women and Children Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, THAILAND March 12 – 13, 2010 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Policy & Coordinator Prosecution Protection (rescue, recovery, repatriation, reintegration) Preventive Partnership

3. BATWC Thailand 3

4. Safety & best interests of the victims as the center of intervention Victim’s participation and cooperation is the key entry point for better protection and greater prosecution Concerted efforts on MDT helps pushing down demand side and preventing victims from re- trafficking 4

5. Victims Identification & Protection Process

6.  Intake/ reporting incidents of TIP  Rescue  Victim identification  Legal assistance  Protection assistance  Recovery, return & reintegration 6 Victims Identification & Protection Process

7. Medical care Counseling Education Vocational training Family tracing & Assessment Repatriation Reintegration & follow up Legal assistance Comprehensive Care in Main Shelters

8. 8 Baan Srisurat Baan Phumvet Baan Narisawad Baan Kredtrakarn Songkhla Shelter for Men Ranong Shelter for Men Pathumthani Shelter for Men Chiangrai Shelter for Men Baan Songkwai 9 main shelters 9 main shelters Main shelters provide food, medical care, psycho-social recovery, legal aid, life skills & vocational training, repatriation and reintegration 77 temporaly shelters There are also 77 temporaly shelters located nationwide

9. Lack of focal point Understanding on Victim’s Right Legal litigation Follow up & Evaluation Mechanism Development and it’s Implementation Develop a Translation Service System Develop Competency of Service Providers and Relevant Agencies Repatriation & Reintegration System Development

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