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Neil Weiner, Ph.D. Vera Institute of Justice 233 Broadway New York, NY 10279

Contact: Neil Weiner: nweiner@vera.org

Measuring Human Trafficking:

Lessons from New York City

Report on the New York City Trafficking Assessment Project (NYCTAP)

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NYCTAP: Background

The Challenges of Measuring Human Trafficking Victims a “hard-to-reach” population Underreporting of trafficking Variations in statutes, law enforcement institutions and practices, cultural understandings Lack of standardized measurement tools or procedures for systematic data collection

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NYCTAP: Categories of Trafficking Victims

(2) Victims of Trafficking (1) Victims of Exploitation

(3) Emancipated Victims

(4) Presumed Victims (5) Identified Victims (6) Assisted Victims (7) Certified Victims

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NYCTAP: Objectives

Design a trafficking screening tool that collects standardized data

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Involve diverse stakeholders in the process Develop screening protocols using evidence-based best practices Supplement screening tool with practical toolkit for victim identification Provide recommendations on how best to apply and refine the screening tool on ongoing basis Build knowledge that can guide policy and programs for government and nongovernmental partners

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NYCTAP: Pilot Activities and Products

Pilot Activities:

Designing the Trafficking Victim Screening Tool with Stakeholders Administering the Trafficking Victim Screening Tool at Diverse Agencies Piloting in the Field Refining Screening Tool and Toolkit

Products:

Trafficking Victim Screening Tool Trafficking Victim Screening Toolkit

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NYCTAP: Administering the Screening Tool

Mode of Administration

Face-to-Face Interviews

Screening Timing

Client Readiness

Screening Participation

Universal Screening

Interviewer-Respondent Rapport

Trust

Client Protection

Re-Traumatization

Language Access

Agency Capacity

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NYCTAP: Piloting in the Field

Initial Stakeholder-Agency Review

Content and Format

Interview Simulations with Staff

Question Flow/Length and Interview Dynamics and Suspension

Agency Field Application

Feedback on Content, Format, and Administration

Administrative Case-File Application

Missing Content and Tool Validity

Agency De-Briefings

Lessons Learned to Improve the Tool and Toolkit