HumanTrafficking.org | United States of America NGO: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

A web resource for combating human trafficking

United States of America

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Address

New York State Services to Victims of Trafficking
Bureau of Refugee and Immigration Affairs
40 North Pearl St .
Albany, New York 12243

Contact Information

Tel: (1) (518) 402-3101

Website

http://www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/bria/bria_prog_traff.htm

Email

Dorothy.Wheeler@dfa.state.ny.us

Activities

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance provides services to victims of trafficking to New York State with the exception of the five boroughs of New York City.

Victims of human trafficking who are certified by the Office of Refugee Resettlement are a displaced population with similarities to other groups served by the bureau, such as Refugees, Asylees, Entrants, and certain Amerasian immigrants. Service needs include health screening, health care and follow-up medical assistance, job training, job placement, and basic food, clothing and shelter. Additionally, certified trafficking victims require protection from alleged perpetrators and a strict adherence to confidentiality by those who are assisting them.

Providers in all BRIA Programs can offer services to victims of trafficking.

The Office received a grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice.