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International Rescue Committee
122 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10168
122 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10168
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http://www.theIRC.org or visit their Blog at http://www.IRCblog.org
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On November 24, 2003, the IRC announced its Anti-Trafficking Action Coalition, a network of 22 resettlement offices across the United States which will be providing critical services to victims of trafficking. ATAC carries out community outreach and public education at local, regional and national levels to raise general awareness of trafficking and enhance the capacity of concerned entities to more effectively recognize, protect, and assist victims of trafficking.
International Rescue Committee Anti-Trafficking Action Coalition (ATAC)
Established in 2003, the Anti-Trafficking Action Coalition (ATAC) aims to build a strong infrastructure to support the IRC network of 22 resettlement offices in providing comprehensive and specialized services to certified victims of trafficking across the United States. ATAC has instituted a technical assistance and training base with a three-fold purpose: to standardize the delivery of quality services, institutionalize expertise on trafficking, and establish best practices to assist trafficking victims.Outreach and Education
In addition to institutional capacity building, ATAC strives to strengthen the capacity of concerned entities to more effectively recognize, protect, and assist victims of trafficking. ATAC carries out targeted community outreach and broad public education at the local, regional, and national levels in order to raise public awareness of trafficking. Outreach and education strategies are designed to deliver critical, accurate, and balanced information on trafficking to social and legal service providers, community-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, health care practitioners, advocacy organizations, faith-based groups, and the larger community to promote the identification and protection of trafficking victims.Research and Policy Initiatives
ATAC will also advance action-oriented research and policy initiatives to increase the knowledge base on trafficking and propose solutions to enhance anti-trafficking activities. The wisdom of experiences in related areas and beyond our national borders, as well as the growing expertise within the United States, is vital to build on, integrate, and develop effective strategies to combat trafficking. ATAC aims to implement systematic data collection and analyses, synthesize information from a broad range of perspectives, and generate knowledge that is meaningful to decision makers.Advocacy and Service Provision
At the core of ATAC's work is the protection and advancement of trafficked persons' human rights. ATAC supports the inclusion and participation of trafficked persons in formulating anti-trafficking strategies and designing programs. ATAC will take steps to protect individuals from further harm and exploitation, promote respect for their rights, and restore their dignity. To address the multiple aspects of trafficking, ATAC has developed a comprehensive, integrated framework for research, service provision, community outreach, and public education to ensure the safety, protection, and well-being of trafficked individuals.Related pages on this site
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