Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation Released
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program funding opportunity.
Labor trafficking
FY 2020 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program
Closing Date
The purpose of this solicitation is to select a set of coordinated training and technical assistance (TTA) providers to deliver a wide range of TTA services to local, state, and tribal jurisdictions, service providers receiving funding under the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Program and others as identified by OJP.
Funding and Webinar Available for the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Program
Through this opportunity, BJA and the Office for Victims of Crime are seeking applications to develop or support multidisciplinary task forces to combat human trafficking.
Bureau of Justice Assistance Programs that Support Rural and Tribal Justice
Date Published
February 2020
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Program/Project Description,
Grants and Funding,
Factsheet
Agencies
BJA
Northern and Middle States Rural Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Grant Program
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Northern and Middle States Rural Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Grant Program.
FY 2020 Northern and Middle States Rural Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Grant Program
Closing Date
This program will provide resources, training and technical assistance to smaller, rural and tribal law enforcement agencies located in the northern and middle states of the United States to support their efforts to reduce violent crime, including drug-related crime and human trafficking.
Enhanced Collaborative Model To Combat Human Trafficking
Date Published
January 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Program/Project Description,
Factsheet
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Register for Webinar: Upcoming Solicitations from the Bureau of Justice Assistance
During this webinar taking place on January 30, 2020, Dr. Angela Williamson will present on BJA programs pertaining to forensics and investigations that will soon be requesting proposals.
Upcoming Solicitations from the Bureau of Justice Assistance
Event Dates
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Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Effective Strategies to Investigate and Prosecute Labor Trafficking in the United States
Event Dates
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Location
San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Event Type
Classroom
Human Trafficking 101 Training
Event Dates
Location
Central Contra Costa Family Justice Center
Concord, CA
Event Type
Workshop
Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Program: Performance Update Report, Fiscal Years 2016-2018
Date Published
June 2019
Publication Type
Report (Annual/Periodic),
Program/Project Description
Agencies
BJA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP)
The mission of HHS OTIP is to combat human trafficking by supporting and leading systems that prevent trafficking through public awareness and protect victims through identification and assistance, helping them re-build their lives and become self-sufficient.
The Faces of Human Trafficking - Public Service Announcements
The Faces of Human Trafficking video series is intended to be used for outreach and education efforts of service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and others in the community.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ): Human Trafficking
The NIJ Human Trafficking page highlights research and resources regarding human trafficking.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline (888-373-7888) connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe.
Promoting Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Trafficking (PEOST) Training Institute
Event Dates
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Location
Minneapolis
Baltimore, MD
Event Type
Classroom
U.S. Department of State: Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office)
The TIP Office leads the State Department's global efforts to combat modern slavery through the prosecution of traffickers, the protection of victims, and the prevention of human trafficking.
National Association of Women Judges Conference
Event Dates
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Location
Omni Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Blue Campaign
Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign, designed to educate the public, law enforcement and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): Human Trafficking
OVC's Human Trafficking webpage highlights OVC efforts and provides access to topical information and resources.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Human Trafficking
This site features efforts of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to prevent and respond to cases of human trafficking.
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Child Sex Trafficking: Tools for Law Enforcement
This IACP project aims to assist law enforcement leaders in adopting effective multidisciplinary approaches to address child sex trafficking in their communities.
More than $100 Million Awarded to Combat Human Trafficking and Assist Victims
BJA awarded 13 grants totaling nearly $11 million under the Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking: Supporting Law Enforcement's Role program. Learn about these and other Department of Justice human trafficking awards in the November 12, 2019 press release.