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Victims of human trafficking face many hurdles, including the immediate need for a safe place to live. Programs for affordable housing typically have long wait lists and may restrict eligibility based on aspects such as rental history and current income, which pose challenges to many trafficking victims.
Consider “Sylfie,” who had been sex trafficked for seven years. Even when she needed to go to the...
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An unexpected hero who stopped a shooter in a diner, a lawyer dedicated to delivering services to victims in remote Indian County, a mother who lost her 18-year-old daughter to murder.
These are three of the 12 extraordinary individuals and one team honored during the annual ceremony for the National Crime Victims' Service Awards, which took place in Washington, DC, April 12. The Department...
Discussion of Office for Victims of Crime's mission and major responsibilities to enhance victims' rights and services for all victims across the United States. Video run time: 3:32 min.
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