human trafficking the established policies of the international community & the practices of the...
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Human TraffickingThe Established Policies of the International Community & the Practices of The GOD’S CHILD
Project
12.3 million victims of forced labor worldwide
2-4 million people trafficked annually
800,000 people are trafficked across
international boarders each year;
80% women, 50% children
17,500 people are trafficked into the United
States each year
What is human trafficking?
…slavery!
…sexual exploitation!
…forced labor!
United Nations Recommended
Victim AssistanceHousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological TreatmentEmployment, Training, & Education
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs
Provide:
HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological TreatmentEmployment, Training, & Education
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
Immediate ShelterAlbergue Shelter and Safe Houses
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs
Provide:
HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological TreatmentEmployment, Training, & Education
Long-term HousingAdults
Host Families/Subsidies Housing/ Constructed
Homes
ChildrenFoster Families
• GCP provides legal aid services which are capable of:– informing victims about their
rights– assisting victims in expressing
their views– preparing victims for the
criminal proceedings– increasing the chance coherent
witness statements
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs
Provide:Housing
Legal AidMedical & Psychological TreatmentEmployment, Training, & Education
The Dreamer & Scheel CentersMedical Clinics / Dental Clinics
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs Provide:
HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological Care
Employment, Training, & Education
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs Provide:
HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological Care
Employment, Training, & Education
The Dreamer & Scheel CentersPsychological Care
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs
Provide:HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological Treatment
Employment, Training, & Education
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The Scheel Center (14+)Accelerated Elementary Education
Vocational TrainingEmployment Procurement Assistance
The GOD’S CHILD Project
“Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”
The United Nation Recommends That Priority Human Trafficking Programs
Provide:HousingLegal Aid
Medical & Psychological Treatment
Employment, Training, & Education
The Dreamer Center (0-90+)Elementary EducationLanguage Education
The GOD’S CHILD Project “Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”Current Target Focused Projects
Preventing Antigua from becoming a Sex Tourist destination:Working in coordination with the District Attorney General
Public Education Campaign targeted at touristsPublic Education Campaign targeted at high risk groups
The GOD’S CHILD Project “Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”Current Target Focused Projects
Instillation and operation of an anonymous reporting hotlineReporting of child prostitution on behalf of the child
Reporting of child labor violationsReporting of individuals profiting from forced or sexual exploitation
The GOD’S CHILD Project “Institute for Trafficked, Missing and Exploited
Persons”Current Target Focused ProjectsYouth Groups
Working with survivors of sexual exploitation to reestablish social trust
Working with youth at high risk of being traffickedWorking with current and ex-gang members to end the cycle-of-
violence
www.ITEMP.orgwww.GodsChild.org
Patrick AtkinsonFounder and Executive Director
