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WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Human trafficking is modern day slavery. It involves forcing or coercing people to provide labor or commercial sex. Human trafficking occurs when a person uses violence, deception, or threats to force or coerce another person to provide labor or commercial sex, and to prevent that person from leaving the situation. Human trafficking also occurs when a person recruits, harbors, transports, provides or obtains another person knowing that force, fraud, or coercion will be used to exploit the other person for labor or commercial sex. (see link below)
Identifying and Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking in Washington
If you:
Are being exploited by your employer.
Are afraid to leave a work or commercial sex situation.
Know someone who is being exploited.
Think you may be a trafficking victim, or if you know someone who might be a trafficking victim.
There are service providers who can help. These agencies are non-profit organizations with the sole purpose of helping people who have been victimized or exploited by others. (see link below)
Services for Victims of Human Trafficking in Washington
2008 Human Trafficking Report
The 2008 Human Trafficking Report highlights three phases of recommendations that aim at creating a comprehensive statewide system of services to victims of human trafficking. These current recommendations are the next logical step of response, built upon the sound policy foundation now in place in Washington.
2008 Human Trafficking Report
Human Trafficking Task Force
The 2002 Legislature recently passed SHB 2381creating a task force to study trafficking of persons, and to make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by November 30, 2002. The statute specifies that the Director, or designee, of the Office of Community Development (now Commerce) will chair this committee and issue invitations to specified individuals to participate. The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy will coordinate this effort and will work closely with the task force.
Hope Card
It is the intent of the legislature to study the advisability of providing to all recipients of protection orders, who are victims of domestic violence, wallet-sized cards that would provide to law enforcement all information necessary to enforce the protection order. Substitute Senate Bill 6806
Penalty Assessments
The Collection and Use Of Penalty Assessments Under Chapter 122, Laws of 1996 (SHB2358) December 2005
Underserved Victims of Crime Task Force
The 2002 Legislature passed Senate Bill 6763, which Governor Gary Locke signed on April 3, 2002. This legislation created the Washington State Task Force on funding for community-based services to underserved victims of crime. The legislation defined "underserved victims of crime" for the purpose of this study and the recommendations that would be the product of this effort. The legislation defines underserved victims of "homicide survivors, physical assault victims (non-domestic violence and nonsexual assault related), robbery victims, child abuse victims, vehicular assault and homicide victims and survivors, and victims of property crimes"
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE means services are victim-centered. The victim’s needs take precedence over system needs. Services are specific, focused, and driven by individuals impacted by crime and violence.
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE ensures comprehensive services are provided for victims of all crimes. Regardless of crime type, advocates are available to believe, listen, and respond.
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE extends assistance to populations in need. Services are culturally appropriate and accessible. Advocates use flexibility, innovation, and persistence to overcome barriers victims face when seeking support.
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE values victim services by and for marginalized communities. Services are culturally relevant and available in the language a victim uses.
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE connects remote and metropolitan areas of our state and crosses city, Tribal, and county lines. Advocates coordinate with each other to guide victims holistically through systems.
EVERY VICTIM, EVERYWHERE is the fundamental belief that if even one victim feels isolated, frustrated, or alone, that is one too many. Justice isn’t served until crime victims everywhere are.
Office of Crime Victims Advocacy
(800) 822-1067 Hotline
(866) 857-9889 Contractor Line
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