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Emerging Outcomes of the Per Capita Services Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Rescue & Restore Web Ex Training January 21, 2010
Diane BaylyUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops
HHS-USCCB Per Capita HHS-USCCB Per Capita Services Program Services Program
Help for the Individual on a Help for the Individual on a National ScaleNational Scale
Survivors receive much needed services and funding
Builds capacity of agencies throughout the U.S. to provide trafficking case management
Agencies can access national point of contact for case consultation, training and technical assistance
Survivors receive continued service provision if they move from one location to another
Data collected on client demographics and service needs
USCCB Comprehensive Case USCCB Comprehensive Case Management ModelManagement ModelGOAL:
To provide support and assistance to survivors of human trafficking, empowering them to reach long-term self-sufficiency.
Role of Trafficking Case Manager Identify needs and goals, create service plan Coordinate service provision Liaise with law enforcement and attorneysBenefits: Survivor has single point of contact for services to
help them navigate through many levels of bureaucracy and serve as a safety net until the survivor is more comfortable
Case manager serves a critical role in a survivor’s healing process through establishing a trusting relationship
Comprehensive Case Comprehensive Case ManagementManagement
Client Eligibility Client Eligibility
•Survivors of Traffickingo Meet the federal definition of a victim of a
severe form of trafficking o Are removed from the trafficking situationo Require trafficking case management o Are not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent
residento Either pre-certified and certified victims
•Family derivatives with a T visa (T-2, T-3, T-4, and T-5)
Financial Structure and Financial Structure and Service PeriodsService Periods
Role of USCCBRole of USCCBRecruitment of and subcontract with service
providersFiduciary agent Training (monthly, specialty, one-on-one)Technical assistance and case consultationAccess to legal and mental health technical
assistance providersResources (monthly bulletin, Web site,
Program Operations Manual)National data collectionService provision monitoringProgram development consultation
Evolution of the Per Capita Evolution of the Per Capita Program Program Increase in number and types of subcontractors Increase in number of monthly webinar trainings Specialty trainings based on subcontractor feedback
and trendsResource developmentProgram Operations Manual compilation of best
practices On-line database
◦ Subcontractors can access via internet in real time ◦ Tracks client budget and reporting deadlines
Annual evaluation survey elicits more targeted feedback
USCCB Assistance During USCCB Assistance During Referral ProcessReferral Process
Connects all parties involved with the case. Offers case consultation and guidance to assist
subcontractor in managing the case. Recommends contacting law enforcement and an
immigration attorney. Refers subcontractor to its mental health technical
assistance provider, Project REACH. Refers sub and/or immigration attorney to legal
technical assistance provider (CLINIC). Provides training to subcontractor on the enrollment
process into the per capita program. Facilitates referrals to subcontractors in other states.
Benefits to Client & Benefits to Client & SubcontractorSubcontractor
Budget for direct client and administrative expenses
Needs met holistically, not piecemealUSCCB available for consultationSurvivors connected to services anywhere in the
U.S. Coordination and reimbursement during
relocation processMental health and legal technical assistance
providers available at no-cost to subcontractorsSystem of oversight to ensure survivors receive
quality services
Criteria for Applying to be a Criteria for Applying to be a Subcontractor Subcontractor
On-site capacity for comprehensive case management and after-hour emergency
Qualified case management staffHistory of working with populations
with similar needs or experiences as trafficking survivors
Relationships with community partners Active DUNS and EINA-133 audit report/independently
audited financial statements
Considerations for Potential Considerations for Potential Subcontractors Subcontractors Non-competitive contractOne year renewable contract Can specify caseload capacity (sex
trafficking, labor trafficking, male, female, adult, children, language)
Training and support provided Client referrals through various
sources (law enforcement, USCCB, or identified through community outreach)
Caseload unpredictable, variable
HHS-USCCB Per CapitaHHS-USCCB Per CapitaServices ProgramServices Program
American Samoa
Hawaii
Updated
October 2009
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
USCCB SubcontractorsUSCCB Subcontractors
Primary Affiliation of Program Within Agency that Serves Trafficking SurvivorsRefugee Resettlement 41%
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 18%
Community based (general social services)
14%
Victim Services (human trafficking, crime victims)
10%
Immigrant Advocacy/Ethnic Group 10%
Other (mental health, survivors of torture program, farm worker program)
7%
Indicators of Effectiveness Indicators of Effectiveness for Subcontractors for Subcontractors
Mission-driven Support from agency leadershipDedicated case managers experienced in
serving vulnerable populations Established case management systemCross-cultural competency, language
capacity Multiple services offered in-house Excellent working relationships with
community partners, established referral mechanisms
Fiscally sound with adequate cash flow
Leveraging the Program Leveraging the Program Empower survivors Maximize community resources (food, clothing,
personal items, housing, translation) Actively participate in local anti-trafficking task
force or coalition, or start one Have staffing mechanisms for fluctuating
caseload Form effective partnerships with federal and
local law enforcement and immigration attorney(s)
Develop protocols for tips, screening, media, confidentiality, safety
Make use of ongoing USCCB Program training, technical assistance and resources
Conduct training on victim identification bothin-house and with community partners
Common Training Needs for Common Training Needs for New Subcontractors New Subcontractors
Safety planningImmigration options and issues
(Continued Presence, T visa) Case manager and immigration attorney
roles Cross-cultural considerations Psychology of victimization/traumaWorking with federal law enforcementConfidentiality issuesEstablishing protocols
Training and Technical Training and Technical Assistance Data Assistance Data
From April 2006 – November 2009, USCCB has provided:
Training to 2,963 persons Technical Assistance to 1,646 persons
Recipients: Subcontractors, other professionals working on human trafficking, law enforcement, other service providers, national crime victim networks.
Clients Served in HHS-Clients Served in HHS-USCCB Program NationwideUSCCB Program Nationwide
From April 2006-December 2009: 1,499 survivors of trafficking303 family derivatives
Of the survivors enrolled: 57% Female/43% Male 72% Labor 20% Sex 8% Both 3% Child Victims
Client Data Client Data 88 countries of originTop five countries of origin
◦Thailand◦Mexico◦Philippines◦ India ◦Guatemala
Areas with highest caseloads◦Florida◦California◦Washington, DC metro area◦New York
Case TrendsCase Trends Survivors are varied in age, race, class, gender,
religion and culture with multiple, varied needs Increasing percentage of large labor cases Male labor trafficking survivors frequently relocating Small percentage of child trafficking survivors
identified Labor trafficking was found in a wide range of
industries including:
Some survivors were smuggled into the U.S.;
many came through the H2-B guest worker program
Migrant farm work Hotels, casinos
Domestic servitude Sweatshops and factories
Construction Salons
Shipbuilding Restaurants
Top Client Expenses (4/07-Top Client Expenses (4/07-12/09)12/09)• Lodging • Food• Clothing• Personal Care• Transportation• Utilities• Translation/Interpretation• Pre-paid phone cards
Systemic Issues Systemic Issues Requiring Training and Requiring Training and Advocacy Advocacy
Immigration attorneys delaying filing of T visa until after criminal prosecution
In some regions, law enforcement not endorsing T visa without an active investigation
Lack of law enforcement coordination with service providers during and after raids
Delays in receipt of Continued Presence (CP) and Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Barriers to identification of child trafficking survivors
Lack of education on assisting child trafficking survivors
Systemic Issues Requiring Systemic Issues Requiring Resource DevelopmentResource Development
• Lack of immediate shelter for male labor trafficking survivors • Vulnerability of survivors being re-
trafficked in same industry due to limited employability • Affordable long-term housing for
survivors • Difficulty in finding employment for
certified survivors of trafficking within four month service period
Communities BenefitCommunities Benefit• Funding for clients and service providers • Local sub-contractor(s) ready to respond to
unique needs of trafficking survivors• Community response to trafficking
developed • Partnership with law enforcement facilitates
future victim identification and prosecution of traffickers
• Mental health providers and legal service providers partnering with subcontractor have access to technical assistance
• Data on trafficking survivors served available for advocacy and funding purposes
Looking Forward Looking Forward
Continually recruit new potential subcontractors to increase service capacity in all regions.
Keep program up to date on local developments affecting service provision.
Adapt the program to address emerging needs.
Contact InformationContact Information
Diane BaylyTel: 202-541-3256
Email: [email protected]
Agencies interested in applying to be a subcontractor can complete an interest
form at:
http://www.usccb.org/mrs/trafficking/services.shtml