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This brief describes how the VHT-NC projects used culture as a resource, which we define as using or integrating cultural values, beliefs, traditions, and activities into various project strategies and services offered. We explore how the projects incorporated culture within four programming areas: (1) project staffing, (2), education and training, (3) outreach, and (4) case management and supportive services. 

This brief describes how culturally responsive and participatory approaches (e.g., Tribal study approval, community engagement) were incorporated into the VHT-NC Formative Evaluation.

The Demonstration Grants to Strengthen the Response to Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities (VHT-NC) Program: Final Report of the Formative Evaluation summarizes the implementation of the six VHT-NC projects funded in September 2020, including their challenges and strengths. The report describes the VHT-NC projects’ (1) community context, (2) structure and approaches, (3) partnerships, (4) outreach and identification strategies, (5) case management and service delivery, and (6) community training. 

This brief provides an overview of findings from a study measuring the prevalence of labor trafficking and other labor abuse in the construction industry in Houston, Texas.

This report describes the activities and findings from a study designed to field test two methods of prevalence estimation within the construction industry in Houston, Texas.  

This brief provides a description of the relationship between working in construction after a natural disaster and the prevalence of labor trafficking. 

This brief provides a description of the risk and protective factors for experiencing labor trafficking and other labor abuse in the construction industry in Houston, Texas.

School-Based Human Trafficking Prevention: Key Components and Implementation Considerations for Educators, Staff, and School Leaders summarizes important information for educators, staff, and school leaders who are interested in incorporating human trafficking prevention activities in their schools.

The Process Evaluation of the 2020—2023 HTYPE Demonstration Program: Final Report summarizes activities conducted by the first cohort of projects funded under the ACF OTIP’s HTYPE Demonstration Program

This report describes the research and evaluation activities undertaken by our Division of Child and Family Development in 2023.