a. Training Officials.
The first challenge is to identify victims and direct them towards appropriate care. Sensitive
and trained protection officers at all points of a trafficking experience
(from recruitment to recovery) can help ensure that needs are
recognized and responded to.
Training should target those officials
most likely to come in contact with victims including:
. Consular Officials:
Consular officials have been shown to
work at the forefront of this problem. Those likely to
interact with victims should receive appropriate training.
. Service Providers:
Training for child social workers in
areas of welfare agencies where child victims may receive
evaluation and attention.
b. Provide Transition Integration Programs.
Programs such as the following need to be developed:
. Well funded and effective integration programs to meet
the specific needs of trafficked victims. Participation of
adult trafficked persons should be voluntary.
. Tailored health services for returning women and children
including physical and psychological care.
c. Develop Supports for Victim Participation in Prosecutions.
Many victims are unable to participate in prosecution
efforts due to ignorance or problems relating to their status within the
country to which they have been trafficked.
Programs need to be developed to counterbalance these circumstances, including:
. Consular treatment protocols.
Consulates should establish a uniform protocol to handle trafficking cases.
This would include adopting measures to register cases
and facilitate victim participation in legal proceedings
against traffickers, if they so desire.
. Services to provide orientation and accompaniment
through legal proceedings.