Description
Trafficking in human beings (THB) as a social phenomenon and crime remains a reality that requires substantial and continuous efforts by international public bodies, but also by the entire society. The objective of the project is the creation of an integrated system for the provision of assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings. Thus, the victims of trafficking will be supported by improving the anti-trafficking national assistance system, organizing training sessions for specialists in providing victims’ assistance, and carrying out a national prevention campaign for reducing the vulnerability to trafficking in human beings within Roma communities. The target group consists of victims of trafficking (women, Roma victims, other vulnerable groups), but also by specialists and NGOs active in the field, local authorities, ANITP personnel etc. Moreover, the donor partner (CoE) will provide support in evaluating the Romanian assistance system for THB victims.
Summary of project results
Strengthening the capacity of the institutions called for assisting the victims of human trafficking and preventing of this phenomenon were among the priorities of the national strategy on home affairs issues. The objective was the creation of an integrated system for the provision of assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings. The evaluation of the national system of assistance of the victims of human trafficking carried out, as well as the training of specialists involved in the THB on relevant topics contributed to project objective achievement. The outcome “Victims of trafficking supported by improving the anti-trafficking assistance national system, improved coordination during criminal proceedings and organizing training sessions for specialists” was achieved through specific project outputs, described below: - The national assistance system for victims of trafficking evaluated and recommendations provided. - 135 specialists dealing with THB were trained during 2 training sessions organized which covered topics such as: victim’s risk assessment, interviewing techniques for victims of THB, specific trauma in correlation with psychological care, human rights protection, victims’ sheltering and cooperation with NGO, prejudices and stereotypes, prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration of victims. - A national prevention campaign aiming at reducing the risks associated with trafficking in human beings within vulnerable communities, including Roma, implemented, consisting of: direct meetings; questionnaires applied to the target group’s representatives, informative and visibility materials; four performances of thematic theater play held; information stand presented during a concert held in Bucharest; the unconventional promotion of the anti-trafficking campaign message was realized also with posters on 10 buses of public transportation, in order to raise awareness about THB. - Two workshops attended by specialists involved in the direct assistance of victims were organized in order to analyze the findings of the assessment of the national system of the assistance of the victims of trafficking. - 2 training modules were conducted: one training of trainers session, attended by specialists from the Promoter, NGO and social services, and one training module attended by specialists from local authorities, representatives of regional structures of the ANITP, and NGOs.
Summary of bilateral results
The project was implemented by the Promoter in partnership with the Council of Europe and Oslo Police. The Council of Europe was involved in carrying out a core activity of the project, namely the national system of assistance of the victims of human trafficking. Moreover, the Council of Europe contributed, toghether with the Oslo Police, to the training of the specialists working with victims of trafficking. The role of the partners in the project was essential, by providing international expertise, as well as in what concerns the exchange of experience and best practices with the Romanian specialists. The partners had direct impact on the outputs and outcomes of the project, the partnership contributing to strengthened bilateral relations between Norway and Romania, on the one hand, and between CoE and Romania on the other.