Human Trafficking: Identifying the Signs
Date Published
September 2022
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Labor trafficking
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Bringing Loved Ones Home
Date Published
May 2022
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: Understanding the Issue
Date Published
May 2022
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
The Intersections of Human Trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Welfare
Date Published
January 2023
Publication Type
Issue Overview
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Sergio’s Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System - Full Video
January 2024
Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case. This video been developed from the graphic novel and the accompanying audiobook and is a compilation of all videos in the Sergio’s Story playlist.
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Sergio’s Story: Part 4 - Sergio Meets With His Victim Advocate
January 2024
In this fourth segment of Sergio’s Story, we discover what support, including the resources available to victims, and court proceedings for labor trafficking cases can look like.
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Sergio’s Story: Part 3 - Sergio’s Coach Offers to Help
January 2024
The third segment of Sergio’s Story focuses on working conditions individuals may encounter in labor trafficking situations and some of the fears victims have about coming forward.
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Sergio’s Story: Part 2 - Sergio’s Coach Checks In
January 2024
Watch the second segment of Sergio’s Story in which we continue to learn about labor trafficking warning signs and the impact this crime has on youth victims.
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Sergio’s Story: Part 1 – Teachers and Friends Ask Questions
January 2024
This video addresses labor trafficking warning signs. Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.
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OVC Presents Sergio's Story
January 2024
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2024, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is highlighting Sergio’s Story. Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.
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Upcoming Webinar: Confronting Labor Trafficking Through a Victim-Centered Approach
Join OVC for a webinar commemorating National Human Trafficking Prevention Month that raises awareness about labor trafficking and resources available to survivors.
Naming, Blaming, and Claiming: Understanding Human Trafficking Victims’ Nondisclosure and Non-Reporting Behavior
Date Published
November 2023
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Resident Physician Education in the Human Trafficking Medical Safe Haven
Date Published
June 2023
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Conceptualizing Task Force Sustainability
Date Published
February 2023
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Human Trafficking Task Force Protocol Development Training Video Series
Date Published
2023
Publication Type
Training (Aid/Material)
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Now Available: Human Trafficking Task Force Protocol Development Training Video Series
This video series aims to help human trafficking task forces standardize responses, institutionalize knowledge, and tighten collaboration by guiding them through the protocol creation process.
Audiobooks Available to Help Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
Access new audiobooks offering age-appropriate resources and support to youth during their involvement with the justice system as a victim or witness.
Sergio's Story: A Journey Through (and Beyond) the Legal System Audiobook
March 2023
Sergio’s Story describes the experience of a young boy who was a victim of labor trafficking and is part of a federal case.
The story follows Sergio as he shares his experiences with a trusted adult, meets with a victim advocate in the prosecutor’s office who supported him as he navigated the criminal legal system, and receives support from family and a caseworker.
Throughout the audiobook, Sergio and anyone following his story, learns some techniques to help cope with strong feelings.
Delivering Impact through Effective Grants Compliance and Oversight
February 2023
This webinar provides OVC anti-trafficking grantees with information about effective grants compliance and oversight to meet grant requirements. Learn about subrecipient monitoring, agency internal controls, and common audit findings. The webinar was presented by the Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Audit, Assessment, and Management.
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OVC Anti-Trafficking Commemorative Event
January 2023
In recognition of January’s National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, we hosted this 20th Anniversary Commemoration of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Programs event.
The event theme is Collaboration, Transformation, and Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts, which highlights grantees’ impact on the lives of thousands of trafficking survivors over two decades of OVC funding, assistance and support, while also looking to the future as the Department of Justice’s response to human trafficking continues to evolve.
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Impact: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts
January 2023
This video highlights the work of OVC grantees and stakeholders; and the impact of two decades of DOJ funding on services for survivors of human trafficking.
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Collaboration: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts
January 2023
This video acknowledges the partnerships that have been created through OVC anti-trafficking funding over the last 20 years.
It highlights efforts to strengthen collaborations with survivor leaders; establish partnerships; reduce barriers to care and services; and provide a more coordinated and victim-centered response.
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Transformation: 20 Years of OVC’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts
January 2023
This video reflects on the changes, growth, and lessons learned over the years, with a look to the future as federal anti-trafficking efforts continue to evolve.
Learn how OVC anti-trafficking programing has helped ensure quality services are available and accessible to survivors.
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Register: OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar
Join OVC’s Human Trafficking Division for a webinar that will provide an overview of our office and planned FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities.
View a New Guide to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
This January marks 20 years of OVC’s anti-trafficking efforts. In recognition of these efforts, OVC has released a Commemoration Guide to support the field in its efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking victims’ rights and services.