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Mid-Atlantic Region for Services to Victims of Human Trafficking Prior to Certification

Award Information

Award #
2004-VT-BX-K003
Location
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2004
Total funding (to date)
$708,298

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2004, $413,298)

The purpose of this project, one of several sites under the Services for Trafficking Victims Discretionary Grant Program, is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for persons who have been identified by federal law enforcement as victims of severe forms of human trafficking of persons during the precertification phase. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will provide comprehensive services to trafficking victims; build effective community service networks to respond to victims' needs; and provide training to increase the awareness among criminal justice entities, social service providers, and the public of the rights and needs of trafficking victims in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey over an 18 month award period.

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Date Created: July 16, 2004