Office for Victims of Crime – Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center

Overview 

A comprehensive response includes victim-centered services intended to meet the 

safety, security, and healing needs of human trafficking victims. Assisting victims with 

achieving self-sufficiency and independence is the ultimate goal. These services can 

either be provided in-house or through coordination with other providers. All services 

should be delivered in a trauma-informed and culturally and linguistically 

appropriate manner.

Case Management

Case management ensures victims are supported in accessing services available to 

them across multiple systems. It also facilitates the provision of these services after 

conducting an assessment of the client needs, determining program eligibility, and 

developing an individualized service 

plan tailored to meet the unique needs 

of each victim. Case managers can 

provide an overview of the services 

available in a specific community and 

offer realistic expectations to victims.

Victims ought to be given options to 

choose the support they need and 

want in order to work through the 

impact of the trauma.

Other Services 

A true holistic approach includes other 

services often needed by victims of human trafficking. While not available in all 

WHO WE ARE

The Human Trafficking Capacity Building 

Center is a coaching and development hub 

assisting organizations and tribes with: (1) 

building their capacity to aid victims of all 

forms of human trafficking, (2) navigating the 

broad range of resources available to support 

their missions, and (3) strengthening human 

trafficking service networks.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES 

RESPONSE TO TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
Office for Victims of Crime – Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center

communities or Tribal Nations, the services listed below are a comprehensive “wish 

list” to help victims achieve increased self-sufficiency and feel a greater sense of 

safety and personal well-being.

A Holistic Service Approach

 

Physical and Mental Needs

Behavioral health, including 

substance abuse treatment; 

mental disorders; spiritual, 

identity; and recovery support.

Dental care. 

Medical care. 

Mental health treatment, 

including group and/or 

individual counseling. 

Safety planning.

Shelter and sustenance, 

including a variety of 

emergency and transitional 

housing options. 

Legal and Interpretation

Criminal justice advocacy, 

including going with victims 

to court proceedings, 

helping with victim impact 

statements, and applying for 

crime victim compensation. 

Interpreter and/or translator 

services, ensuring privacy to 

the victim by selecting an 

interpreter who is not known 

by the victim.

Legal services may comprise 

general victim advocacy and 

explanation of victims’ rights 

and comprehensive legal 

resources to address the civil 

issues that may arise as a 

result of the victimization; 

services may include 

immigration, family law, 

identity theft, labor laws, fraud

and other civil matters. 

Skills and Education 

Employment and job 

training assistance. 

Life skills training,

including managing 

personal finances, 

parenting classes, and 

other programs that help 

clients achieve selfsufficiency. 

Literacy education

services, including GED, 

ESL, or technical training. 

Transportation. 

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Contact the Center at contact@ovc-htcbc.org.