HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS STUDY Study of HHS Programs Serving Human Trafficking Victims AHP is undertaking a study of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs serving human trafficking victims, funded through the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, and in conjunction with ICF/Caliber. The purpose of the study is to provide HHS with timely and in-depth information on how their programs are currently addressing the needs of human trafficking victims, with a priority focus on domestic youth. The multi-faceted study will work to identify barriers (i.e., statutory, policy, programmatic) and “promising practices” for addressing the needs of victims of human trafficking. Findings will help HHS design and implement effective programs and services to help victims overcome trauma, regain dignity, and become self-sufficient. Major areas of interest include: 1) identifying service needs, especially as they differ between international and domestic human trafficking victims; 2) determining critical program components associated with effective services; 3) identifying specific treatment or interventions that appear to be effective in victim recovery; and 4) determining whether knowledge is currently sufficient to define and measure success/outcomes for these programs. Study methods include an extensive literature review and synthesis, which will help to identify promising programs or methods as well as provide an in-depth analysis of the state of the field. Other methods include key informant interviews with experts in the field, synthesis of expert panel information, and site visits to a selection of programs in eight communities nationally, including HHS-funded programs. Products will include multiple issue briefs highlighting interesting and innovative practices, and a final report synthesizing the information collected through the study.
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