WHAT: Standards for shelters and care providers responding to children who have been trafficked. It gives guidance and practice examples of intake procedures, interim and longer term care, support services, integration and reunification.
WHO: Policy makers, government authorities, law enforcement, social and community workers, caregivers, shelter/institution managers and staff involved in the protection and recovery of child victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation and abuse.
WHERE: Adapted from broader international standards, this document provides a culturally appropriate set of guidelines specific to the Asia region.
WHY: Provides clear guidelines explaining what procedures should be followed in shelters/rehabilitation institutions in order to improve the protection, recovery and integration of trafficked children.
N.B. For a library of resources specifically on child victims of trafficking, go to www.childtrafficking.com
