The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) authorizes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to certify foreign victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, making these individuals eligible for federally funded benefitsMoreThe Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) authorizes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to certify foreign victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, making these individuals eligible for federally funded benefits and services to the same extent as refugees.
Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sex or labor- they can be young children, teenagers, men, and women. There are many benefits and services available for foreign trafficking victims, including Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, the Matching Grant Program, the Public Housing Program, and Job Corps.
In addition, there are many community resources available for them. Trafficking victims generally are not able to obtain these resources by themselves- they need social services providers to assist them in accessing benefits and services so that they can achieve self-sufficiency, become survivors of human trafficking, and rebuild their lives in the United States.