Human Trafficking- Special Needs
Immigrants are especially vulnerable to labor exploitation, sometimes being forced into slave-like conditions by human traffickers. Human trafficking is prevalent in all major cities in the US, and individuals are exploited in a variety of environments, including manual labor, sweat shops, and the sex trades.
We and our grant-related partners work with law enforcement to rescue individuals in these situations and ensure safety for those rescued. Once in safe environments, we provide whatever victim services are needed, including housing, clothing, food and other basic necessities. We also offer counseling, and through one of our local community partners, immigration legal support. Referrals may be confidential, and safety is always considered in any response to tips. Intensive, comprehensive services are free and qualified clients include all foreign-born individuals who appear to be victims of human trafficking. Additionally, referral services are available for all victims of trafficking, both U.S. citizens and foreign-born.
We also manage and provide support to the Eastern Missouri, Southern Illinois Rescue & Restore Consortium. The Consortium is made up of four grassroots coalitions in Northeastern Missouri, the greater St. Louis area and surrounding counties, Southeastern Missouri, and Southwestern Illinois. Each coalition is committed to raising public awareness of human trafficking in the community and making sure people know who to contact for assistance. Our current funders include Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking Regional Program, Anti-Trafficking In Persons Division, Office of Refugee Resettlement/ACF, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Grant-related partners include Catholic Charities Southside Center, Puentes de Esperanza-Hoyleton Youth and Family Servcies, Immigration Law Project of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS).
To learn more about human trafficking and anti-trafficking efforts in our region, visit: www.stoptraffickingmo-il.org.
Contact Information:
Lara Fallon, LCSW314-773-9090, ext 160
For after-hours information
314-369-2305
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