General Information & Research
The resources listed below are general materials for organizations and individuals seeking information about human trafficking and how to combat it. They were gathered from international, federal and state government agencies and organizations, as well as from private non-profit organizations, that deal with human trafficking.
Included in the resources below are several comprehensive plans addressing human trafficking that were developed by other states including California, Florida, Minnesota and Texas. Although these plans were developed to meet the specific conditions and needs of these states, they offer insight into how states are addressing human trafficking and may suggest ideas and approaches to inform Virginia's anti-human trafficking efforts.
This page includes links to various websites and documents which may be useful to those involved in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking and serving victims. Users are advised that these documents and websites are identified for informational purposes and that the information and opinions presented within each are the responsibility of the authors and do not represent official positions or policies of the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime and Bureau of Justice Assistance)
This online guide is intended to assist in the development or reorganization of an anti-human trafficking Task Force and to provide fundamental guidance for effective Task Force operations. The Task Force concept used in this guide is based upon the Department of Justice Anti-Trafficking Task Force model, which emphasizes a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort of law enforcement officials and victim service providers. The goal is to provide the broadest range of services and resources for victims and the most diverse range of investigation and prosecution options in response to perpetrators.
(Source: National Opinion Research Center (NORC), University of Chicago)
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