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Trauma-Informed Case Study: US v Andrew Fields

Trauma-Informed Case Study: US v Andrew Fields. Ashley Garrett Sujata Swaroop, Psy.D Theresa Segovia OVC TTAC Project REACH USDOJ, HTPU. Goals.

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Trauma-Informed Case Study: US v Andrew Fields

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  1. Trauma-Informed Case Study:US v Andrew Fields Ashley Garrett Sujata Swaroop, Psy.D Theresa Segovia OVC TTACProject REACH USDOJ, HTPU

  2. Goals • Identify the elements of successful collaboration between law enforcement agencies and NGOs during a human trafficking investigation and prosecution • Utilize practical tools for addressing common traumatic behaviors for survivors of human trafficking crimes • Understand and anticipate the challenges facing survivors, service providers and law enforcement surrounding a human trafficking case

  3. Case Summary • Who is Andrew Fields? • What was his plan, pattern or scheme? • Why is this case significant?

  4. Identification and Response • Initial contact with victims • What HT indicators were found at the scene • What steps did law enforcement take at the scene to address possible HT? • Effective screening practices for HT at the initial stages of a law enforcement encounter.

  5. Mechanism for Obtaining Immediate Response Providing appropriate and immediate aid for victims at the scene of a law enforcement action can set the tone for victim stabilization, recovery and cooperation • Appropriate responses • What was done in this case? • Who was involved in early victim assistance response?

  6. Initial Response of Victim to LE • Anticipated or common types of responses • Immediate needs of victims upon detention or arrest • Consideration of victim needs by LE at this early stage

  7. Initial Response of Victim to LE Other measures to affect successful outcomes: • Put together a comprehensive services chart with MOUs • Create a safety assessment with survivor • Discuss mandated reporting and child protection

  8. The Investigation

  9. The Investigation Minimizing roadblocks: • Remember the importance of safety planning • Establishment of roles and boundaries between NGOs and LE • Use of volunteers

  10. Trial Prep Survivor issues that the prosecution team needs to anticipate: • Victim patterns of behavior • Preparing victims to testify • Re-traumatization

  11. The Trial Survivor Concerns Prosecutor Concerns • Fear of facing trafficker • Intimidations surrounding the physical environment of the courtroom • Re-traumatization from retelling her/his story • Disruption of home and work routine, lost income due to time away from the job • Uncertainty of when, or if, survivor will testify • Coordination with other LE agencies, i.e., US Marshals, local LE who may have to transport incarcerated witnesses • Stabilizing survivors to ensure that their accounts of the crime are consistent

  12. Post-Trial • Preparing for sentencing (or release of defendant) and after • NGO roles • Long-term effects of the trial process

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