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Advanced Human Trafficking in the State of Texas

Learn about the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in assisting human trafficking victims and how collaboration with law enforcement is crucial. Discover examples of NGOs and understand the importance of addressing victims' medical needs.

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Advanced Human Trafficking in the State of Texas

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  1. Advanced Human Trafficking in the State of Texas TCOLE Course #: 3271 Hosted By UNIT EIGHT Bexar County Constable’s Office PCT#4 Constable Robert M. Blount

  2. UNIT EIGHT

  3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learning Objective 8.0: The participant will be able to explain what Non-Governmental Organizations are. Learning Objective 8.1: The participant will be able to identify and explain examples of non-governmental organizations that can assist victims through collaboration with law enforcement. Learning Objective 8.2: The participant will be able to explain why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims. Learning Objective 8.3: The participant will be able to identify and explain the potential medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide. 3

  4. 8.0 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? NGO’s are Non-Governmental Organizations that want to assist the victims through collaboration with law enforcement

  5. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What can Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) do? Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) fill many needsthat law enforcement are not equipped or funded to meet.

  6. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: The need to build cooperative relationships with NGO’s can not be overstated as they are ready to supportlaw enforcement immediately upon discovery of a potential victim

  7. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: NGO’s stand ready to fill both immediate and long term needs of human trafficking victims once they are notified of the scope of the need

  8. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: NGO’s range in size from local church charities to nationally recognized resources. Both have a role and should be contacted in advance to determine how each can assist in the time of need

  9. 8.0 Non-Governmental Organization’s – Cont’d What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? Cont’d: Waiting until the need is present will delay victim assistance so relationships should be established and cultivated regularly.

  10. 8.1 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? – Cont’d Examples are: RedCross Salvation Army Religious organizations

  11. 8.1 What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)? – Cont’d Examples Cont’d are: Polaris Project National Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Task Force The Freedom Network

  12. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims A. Why work with NGO’s? • NGO’s and victim advocates can play a vital role in victim interviews. • Conveying a sense of safety and trust to emancipated victims is critical.

  13. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued A. Why work with NGO’s? • Successful investigation, prosecution and victim rehabilitation requires collaboration between law enforcement and non-governmental organizations.

  14. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued B. Working with NGO’s • NGO’s have expertise not found in most law enforcement agencies. • NGO’s need information about clients to be able to effectively assist the victims.

  15. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued B. Working with NGO’s • NGO’s have safety concerns such as building security and retribution from traffickers. • NGO’s generally work in teams. • NGO’s need the trust of law enforcement and government agencies and vice versa.

  16. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued B. Working with NGO’s • NGO’s priorities may differ from those of law enforcement C. NGO/Victim safety issues • Why should you conduct a safety screening? • Concern for victim and family in country of origin

  17. 8.2 Why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims Continued C. NGO/Victim safety issues • Law enforcement must consider whether the trafficker has been arrested and if there are organized crime ties.

  18. 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: A.Screen victim immediately for injury and illness B. Victims may have physical and mental medical needs such as: • General physical

  19. 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. Cont’d: • Documentation of injuries and scars • Tuberculosis test • STD/HIV screening

  20. 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. Cont’d: • Pap smear for females • Nutrition assessment • Dental exam / Cleaning • Eye Test • Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome

  21. 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. Cont’d: • Depression • Anxiety disorder • Rape trauma syndrome • Suicidal thoughts • Paranoia

  22. 8.3 Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide Continued NGO’s health concerns and capabilities: B. Cont’d: • Spiritual disruption • Fatalism and Rage • Drug addiction

  23. NGO staff and Law Enforcement Officers should maintainREGULAR VACCINATIONS

  24. Questions?

  25. DEFINE & PROCESS Define: Explain why working with NGO’s is essential in meeting the needs of human trafficking victims. Process:

  26. DEFINE & PROCESS Define: Explain some examples of non-governmental organizations that can assist victims & collaborate with law enforcement. Process:

  27. DEFINE & PROCESS Define: Medical needs of victims that NGO’s might provide. Process: 28

  28. DEFINE & PROCESS Define: Explain the background and negative impact of racial profiling in law enforcement profession Process: 29

  29. SOURCES ADVANCED HUMAN TRAFFICKING TCOLE Course # 3271 All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout

  30. FOR YOUR ATTENTION

  31. TAKE A 15-MINUTE BREAK

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