Trafficking Victims Protection Act

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) is a United States federal law that was enacted in 2000 to combat human trafficking, which includes both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The TVPA, essentially, defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor or commercial sex. The law provides for criminal penalties for traffickers, as well as assistance and support for victims of trafficking, including legal services, health care, and counseling. The TVPA has been reauthorized and amended several times, most recently in 2018. It is administered by the Office of Trafficking in Persons within the Department of State.

 

 

Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens
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Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work Using a Racial Equity Lens

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Recently, there was a request for information made by the US State Department’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons. The Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG) asked for input from key stakeholders and community members on how it can advance racial justice and equity in work combatting human trafficking. We’re glad this request was made, and…

Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs
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Guest Worker Visas and Labor Trafficking: Weaknesses in the H2 Visa Programs

ByAdam Zarnowski

Exploitation is practically written into immigration and foreign labor policy Original document: March 12, 2022 We offer this article in audio form. It’s generated by a program; apologies for any weirdness. Introduction Where immigration policy and anti-human trafficking initiatives meet, loopholes are often created that allow for the continued exploitation and trafficking of foreign laborers…

ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts
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ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts

ByEyes on Trafficking News

February 23, 2022 • 2:05 pm • Terry FitzPatrick February 22, 2022 Dr. Kari Johnstone Acting Director U.S. State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP) RE: Request for Information for the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report, United States government input (86 FR 70562) Dear Dr. Johnstone: Thank you for the opportunity…

ATEST Hires New Director
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ATEST Hires New Director

ByEyes on Trafficking News

February 22, 2022 • 10:43 am • ATEST WASHINGTON — The Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is thrilled to announce that Terry FitzPatrick has begun work this month in the newly created position of ATEST director. His appointment will significantly expand the alliance’s capacity to conduct advocacy with members of Congress and Executive…

The Silenced Minority: Sex Trafficking of Males
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The Silenced Minority: Sex Trafficking of Males

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Originally published on the Human Trafficking Institute’s website by Emma Bykerk | Feb 11, 2022 Introduction In 1998, President Bill Clinton stated that his administration was “committed to combatting trafficking in women and girls.”[i] Two years later, he signed into law the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA).[ii] Although the TVPA was a huge milestone in the anti-human-trafficking movement,[iii] its enactment was motivated by a singular focus…

Reauthorizing the Trafficking Victims Protection Act with Annick Febrey
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Reauthorizing the Trafficking Victims Protection Act with Annick Febrey

ByEyes on Trafficking News

In the first episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assaad and Christy Salzman interview Annick Febrey, the Director of Government and Corporate Relations at the Human Trafficking Institute. They talk about the history and importance of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), as well as the latest reauthorization…

The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking
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The Current State of Restitution for Survivors of Human Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Introduction Survivors of human trafficking face many barriers to rebuilding their lives and avoiding revictimization. One such barrier is the ability to move forward financially. Human Trafficking — “the crime of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel someone to work or to engage in commercial sex”— often enriches the trafficker at the expense of…

Making an Impact in the 87th Texas Legislative Session
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Making an Impact in the 87th Texas Legislative Session

ByEyes on Trafficking News

It has been one of the greatest joys of my work at Allies to see us grow, change, and adapt to the needs of the moment. The last 18 months were no different. From dealing with the effects of COVID-19 to launching Lighthouse as a statewide data platform, I am beyond proud of how our…

The Future of the Anti-Trafficking Movement with Ambassador (ret) C.deBaca
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The Future of the Anti-Trafficking Movement with Ambassador (ret) C.deBaca

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Listen to the podcast here. In this episode, Alicen and Sam met with Ambassador (ret) C.deBaca to discuss his career in anti-trafficking, the trajectory of anti-trafficking law, and the future of the field. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website…