human trafficking the established policies of the international community & the practices of the...

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

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Patrick AtkinsonFounder and Executive Director