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Purpose

The organization will provide an advocacy program for victims of human trafficking to deliver services responsive to their needs with the goal of promoting their physical, psychological and social recovery. The program will connect victims to resources and supports including housing, trauma counselling, employment and education assistance, addiction services and legal supports. As part of this program, the organization will also provide training to Crown attorneys, police, judiciary and community partner agencies, on the unique factors facing these young women and how to best support them through trauma informed practices, as well as identification of risk factors that impede the process for young women.