Policy Panel: Developing Standards of Care for Anti-Trafficking Service Providers

Session Submission Type: Policy Panel

Abstract/Description

To enhance capacity to identify, assist, and provide services to all victims of human trafficking, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the Nation in supporting victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources that promote justice, access, and empowerment. As part of this mission, OVC oversees the largest amount of federal funding dedicated to providing services to victims of human trafficking. OVC is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) to support the development and dissemination of standards of care for anti-trafficking service providers in order to promote evidence-informed, uniform service standards that will promote consistent quality of care and reduce potential harm to trafficking survivors. This panel will discuss key considerations when developing standards of care for anti-trafficking service providers including exploring their development and implementation internationally; understanding the need in the United States; ensuring a systematic, evidence-based development process; and including diverse perspectives.

Sub Unit

• Area XX. Policy Panels

Individual Presentations

• An Exploration of Standards of Care for Anti-Trafficking Service Provision - Sara Gilmer, Office for Victims of Crime, US DOJ

• The Landscape of Services for Trafficking Survivors in the US, and the Role of Standards - Joy Thompson, Youth Collaboratory

• Developing a Transparent, Systematic, and Evidence-based Process and Set of Criteria for Care Standards - Stacey Cutbush Starseed, RTI International

• The Creation of Standards: the Role of the Technical Working Group and Identification of Key Themes - Vanessa Chauhan, Freedom Network USA

Organized by a Division or external group?

Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice