Recommendations on Identification and Referral to Services of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings
- Document number
- 1934
- Date
- 2008
- Title
- Recommendations on Identification and Referral to Services of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings
- Author/publisher
- Council of Europe
- Availability
- View/save PDF version of this document
- Document type(s)
- Guidelines/Recommendations,
- Keywords
- Victims (of trafficking), Trafficked persons, Criminal proceedings; Legal assistance, Civil Law Suit, Human trafficking cases, Compensation, National Referral Mechanisms; Victim support services; Restitution; Remuneration; Individual complaint mechanisms; Assistance, Residence permit, Reintegration, Social assistance, Rehabilitation, Reflection period, Repatriation; Return; Redress, Protection, Social inclusion; Residence permit;
- Summary
- A human rights centred approach requires early identification and assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings. Identification is crucial to ensure both the protection of the rights of trafficked persons, and successful prosecution of the traffickers. Due to the complexity of the trafficking phenomenon, the final identification of victims might require a prolonged and ongoing process. Failure in identifying victims at an early stage can result in insufficient protection of victims and violation of their rights.
- Related documents
- Compilation of the Main Legal Instruments and Analytical Reports dealing with Trafficking in Human Beings at International, Regional and National Levels. VOLUME II (National texts)
- Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme A Handbook for Civil Society
- Guidance on representing trafficked persons in compensation claims