1. Advanced Human Trafficking in the State of Texas TCOLE Course #: 3271 Hosted By Bexar County Constable ’ s Office PCT#4 Constable Robert M. Blount UNIT EIGHT

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3. 3 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learning Objective 8.0: Learning Objective 8.0: The participant will be able to explain what Non-Governmental Organizations are. Learning Objective 8.1: Learning Objective 8.1: The participant will be able to identify and explain examples of non-governmental organizations that can assist victims through collaboration with law enforcement. Learning Objective 8.2: Learning Objective 8.2: The participant will be able to explain why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims. Learning Objective 8.3: Learning Objective 8.3: The participant will be able to identify and explain the potential medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide. 3

4. 8.0 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? assist NGO’s are Non-Governmental Organizations that want to assist the victims through collaboration with law enforcement 4

5. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What can Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) do? fill many needs that law enforcement are not equipped or funded to meet Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) fill many needs that law enforcement are not equipped or funded to meet. 5

6. 6 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: build cooperative relationships support law enforcement immediately upon discovery of a potential victim The need to build cooperative relationships with NGO’s can not be overstated as they are ready to support law enforcement immediately upon discovery of a potential victim 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d

7. 7 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: victims NGO’s stand ready to fill both immediate and long term needs of human trafficking victims once they are notified of the scope of the need 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d

8. 8 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: charities NGO’s range in size from local church charities to nationally recognized resources. each Both have a role and should be contacted in advance to determine how each can assist in the time of need 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d

9. 9 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: delay Waiting until the need is present will delay victim assistance so relationships should be established and cultivated regularly. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d

10. 10 Examples are: Red Cross Salvation Salvation Army Religious Religious organizations 8.1 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? – Cont’d

11. 11 Examples Cont’d are: Polaris Polaris Project National Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force Freedom The Freedom Network 8.1 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? – Cont’d

12. 12 A. A. Why work with NGO’s? interviews 1.NGO’s and victim advocates can play a vital role in victim interviews. emancipated 2.Conveying a sense of safety and trust to emancipated victims is critical. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims

13. 13 A. A. Why work with NGO’s? requires 3.Successful investigation, prosecution and victim rehabilitation requires collaboration between law enforcement and non- governmental organizations. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued

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15. 15 B. B. Working with NGO’s expertise 1.NGO’s have expertise not found in most law enforcement agencies. clients 2.NGO’s need information about clients to be able to effectively assist the victims. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued

16. 16 B. B. Working with NGO’s safety 3.NGO’s have safety concerns such as building security and retribution from traffickers. team s 4.NGO’s generally work in team s. trust 5.NGO’s need the trust of law enforcement and government agencies and vice versa. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued

17. 17 B. B. Working with NGO’s priorities 6.NGO’s priorities may differ from those of law enforcement C. C. NGO/Victim safety issues safety 1.Why should you conduct a safety screening? country a)Concern for victim and family in country of origin 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued

18. 18 C. C. NGO/Victim safety issues trafficker b)Law enforcement must consider whether the trafficker has been arrested and if there are organized crime ties. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued

19. 19 NGO’s health concerns and capabilities NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: A.Screen A. Screen victim immediately for injury and illness B.physical mental B. Victims may have physical and mental medical needs such as: physical 1.General physical 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide

20. 20 NGO’s health concerns and capabilities NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. B. Cont’d: 2.Documentation 2.Documentation of injuries and scars 3.Tuberculosis 3.Tuberculosis test 4.STDHIV 4.STD / HIV screening 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued

21. 21 NGO’s health concerns and capabilities NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. B. Cont’d: 5.Pap 5.Pap smear for females 6.Nutrition 6.Nutrition assessment 7.Dental 7.Dental exam / Cleaning 8.Eye 8.Eye Test 9.PtS d 9.P ost- t raumatic S tress Syn d rome 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued

22. 22 NGO’s health concerns and capabilities NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. B. Cont’d: 10.Depression 11.Anxiety 11.Anxiety disorder Rape 12. Rape trauma syndrome 13.Suicidal 13.Suicidal thoughts 14.Paranoia 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued

23. 23 NGO’s health concerns and capabilities NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. B. Cont’d: 15.Spiritual 15.Spiritual disruption 16.FatalismRage 16.Fatalism and Rage 17.Drug 17.Drug addiction 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued

24. 24  NGO staff and Law Enforcement Officers should maintain REGULAR VACCINATIONS

25. 25 Questions?

26. 26 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define: Define: Explain why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims.

27. 27 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define: Define: Explain some examples of non- governmental organizations that can assist victims & collaborate with law enforcement.

28. 28 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define: Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide.

29. 29 DEFINE & PROCESS Process: Define: Define: Explain the background and negative impact of racial profiling in law enforcement profession

30. SOURCES All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout ADVANCED HUMAN TRAFFICKING TCOLE Course # 3271

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