Demonstration Grants for Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking

DVHT-SO and VHT-NC are designed to provide trauma-informed, victim-centered services to individuals who have experienced sex and/or labor trafficking. Both programs are guided by a whole family approach, which emphasizes support for victims and their immediate family members residing in the same household. Key objectives include: Provision of comprehensive case management and victim assistance services. Implementation of outreach strategies to increase identification of domestic victims of human trafficking. Promotion of community partnerships, survivor engagement, and recruitment of competent professionals reflective of the populations served. VHT-NC specifically targets Native American communities and includes additional objectives: Tailored outreach to identify Native American victims of trafficking. Public awareness activities to educate local communities and service providers. HTYPE focuses on prevention education for youth and school personnel. It funds local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement skills-based human trafficking prevention programs in collaboration with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations. Key objectives include: Development of a cohesive prevention strategy within school systems. Delivery of human trafficking education and training to students and school staff. Capacity-building to support sustainable prevention efforts. Funds awarded under the DVHT Program may be used to support the following activities: Direct services including case management, housing assistance, mental health services, and other supports for trafficking survivors. Outreach and public awareness campaigns to improve victim identification and community engagement. Training and education initiatives for school personnel, students, and community stakeholders. Capacity-building efforts to strengthen local infrastructure and service delivery systems.