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Inkeri Mellanen – Adviser, Hapke projectNational assistance system for victims of trafficking

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HAPKE 1 & 2

The development project for the vulnerable asylum seekers' service provision system in Finland

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1) A single entry point to services

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National assistance system

Councils Children's Services

Asylum seeker reception centres

Service providers/NGOs

A possible victim of trafficking

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2) Assistance structured to the need

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Accommodation

• Accommodation is chosen depending on the gender/age of the victim, the nature of the case, (and availability)

• Security – no single accommodation site / location

• A safe house for cases where necessary

• Preparedness among reception centres

• Age appropriate and professional care for unaccompanied minors

• Supported housing for female victims of sexual exploitation

• Lack of supported / safe house options available

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3) Secure provider

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Government agency

• Secure core funding• Services stated in the Finnish law• Developing expertise / gaining an overview of cases• Extensive co-operation with other agencies, service

providers, and NGOs

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