Rehabilitation and Recovery

1. Rehabilitation and Recovery Concrete Strategies and Implementation Jonathan Martens Senior Specialist: Migrant Assistance Division November 23rd, 2010 Bratislava

2. 1. Remembering the Context The ‘typical’ beneficiary

3. 1. CONTEXT 2. PALERMO 3. OHCHR 4. COMMIT 5. CONCLUSION Prior to being trafficked…

4. Travel and Transit

5. 1. CONTEXT YES (%) FORM OF VIOLENCE 2. PALERMO (n=207) 158 Physical violence 76% 3. OHCHR 186 Sexual violence 90% 196 Either physical and sexual violence 95% 4. COMMIT 148 Both physical and sexual violence 71% THREATS DURING TRAFFICKING 5. CONCLUSION 185 Woman was threatened 89% 75 Woman's family was threatened 36% 70 Woman AND her family were threatened 34% Violence women experienced during trafficking

6. “How often were you free?”

7. 1. CONTEXT 2. PALERMO 3. OHCHR 4. COMMIT 5. CONCLUSION 2. Nowyouwant to help…

8. Spheres of Vulnerability Migrant women Women experiencing sexual abuse, domestic violence, torture Exploited women laborers Trafficked women Women sex workers Source: LSHTM 2003

9. 1. CONTEXT 2. PALERMO 3. OHCHR 4. COMMIT 5. CONCLUSION Some Key Concerns and Challenges Safety • personal safety and that of the family. Legal Status • in the case of foreign victims who are asked to co-operate with the criminal justice process. Confidentiality • that his/her identity will be disclosed to the family, or the general public, and that s/he will be stigmatized as a result. Fear of re-traumatisation • that s/he will have to testify in the physical presence of the trafficker or be in the presence of him or his associates at any stage of the criminal investigation or criminal.

10. Important Guidelines • Do no harm – adhere to ethical / human rights standards. • Treat all contact with trafficked persons as a potential step towards rehabilitation. • Prioritize the safety of trafficked persons, self and staff. • Provide respectful, equitable assistance that does not discriminate.

11. Important Guidelines 5. Be prepared with referral information and contact details for trusted support persons. 6. Collaborate with other support services. 7. Ensure the confidentiality and privacy of trafficked persons. 8. Provide information in a way that each trafficked person can understand.

12. Important Guidelines 9. Obtain voluntary, informed consent. 10. Respect the rights, choices, and dignity of each individual. 11. Avoid calling authorities unless given the consent of the trafficked person. 12. Maintain all information about trafficked persons in secure facilities.

13. 3. Supportive Responses Facilitating rehabilitation in an assistance setting

14. Common Reactions and Supportive Responses- 1

15. Common Reactions and Supportive Responses- 2

16. Economic Rehabilitation • Eg. IOM’s ERTV Project – India • Multi-stakeholder approach • Beneficiary, NGO, Local Government, Private Companies, IOM • Flexible business models • Franchise, Production Centre, Independent Business, Traditional (eg. Dairy) • 3. Sustainability

17. 4. Facilitating Change How assistance supports rehabilitation

18. Multiple physical health symptoms that improve with support services 0-14 Days 28-56 Days 90+ Days

19. Significant Psychological Distress 0-14 days 28-56 days 90+ days

20. 1. CONTEXT 2. PALERMO 3. OHCHR 4. COMMIT 5. CONCLUSION 0-14 days 28-56 days 90+ days Change in Mental Health

21. Key Elements to Promote Rehabilitation • Individual response required • Active participation of the beneficiary • Safety is always a primary consideration • Comprehensiveness of services • Multi-stakeholder approach • Importance of monitoring to sustainability There is no single global approach: Each beneficiary should receive support that is tailored to her experiences and resultant needs

22. End Jonathan Martens IOM Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland Tel: +41.22.717.9469 Email: jmartens@iom.intwww.iom.int