Did you know that July 30th is World Day against Trafficking in Persons?  The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime chose “responding to the trafficking of children and young people” and “highlighting the importance of government action,” as the focus areas of 2019’s World Day. To mark this day, Switchboard is highlighting anti-trafficking resources for providers working to serve children and youth, prevent trafficking and serve victims, and spread awareness about trafficking.

Serving Children and Youth

• Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth: A Summary of the Research and Recommendations for the Field
  National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, OTIP, HHS, 2019
  This literature review summarizes the evidence base related to sex trafficking of children and youth in the United States, with the goal of sharing best practices and recommendations for service providers.
• Addressing the Health Needs of Minors and Young Adults
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health and Human Trafficking Symposium, 2018
  This presentation and the accompanying resources address strategies for serving children and youth who have experienced sex or labor trafficking.
• Sex Trafficking of Minors: Know the Process, Look for the Signs
  Bridging Refugee Youth and Children’s Services, 2016
  This webinar explains the process by which many minors fall victims to sex trafficking, as well as some of the signs and indicators that may point to a potential child trafficking situation.
• Fact Sheet: Assistance for Child Victims of Human Trafficking
  Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), HHS, 2016
  This fact sheet, available in both English and Spanish, explains how foreign national child victims of trafficking can access federal assistance and benefits.

Preventing Trafficking & Serving Victims

• SOAR Online Training Modules
  National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, OTIP, HHS, 2019
  SOAR Online is designed to educate health care providers, social workers, public health professionals, and behavioral health professionals on how to identify, treat, and respond appropriately to individuals who are at risk or who have been trafficked.
• Human Trafficking and Individuals with Disabilities
  National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center, OTIP, HHS, 2018
  This webinar examines perspectives from researchers, service providers, and leaders to understand contributing factors to susceptibility of disabled individuals to trafficking and discuss prevention from each of these lenses.
• Fact Sheet: Certification for Adult Victims of Human Trafficking
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016
  This fact sheet, available in both English and Spanish, explains the process and requirements for foreign national adult victims of human trafficking to become certified by HHS and receive the same services and benefits as refugees.

Spreading Awareness

• Look Beneath the Surface (LBS) Campaign
  Office on Trafficking in Persons, HHS, 2018-2019
  These OTIP materials are designed to help raise awareness of human trafficking and the factors that make certain populations more at risk. They include online webinars, informational videos, and customizable campaign materials like posters, pocket cards, and brochures. Find the full list of materials here.
• Out of the Shadows: Exposing the Myths of Human Trafficking
  Office on Trafficking in Persons, HHS, 2016
  This fact sheet exposes common misconceptions surrounding human trafficking and highlights how service providers can receive training, request information, and report tips to the Office on Trafficking in Persons.