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The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) is responsible for the development of anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs to prevent human trafficking, build health and human service capacity to respond to human trafficking, increase victim identification and access to services, and strengthen health and well-being outcomes of trafficking survivors. OTIP advises the Assistant Secretary by providing subject-matter expertise and leadership of ACF’s anti-trafficking activities. OTIP collaborates with federal partners and other stakeholders to raise public awareness, identify research priorities for ACF’s anti-trafficking work, and make policy recommendations to enhance anti-trafficking responses. OTIP operates through three programmatic divisions focused on protection, prevention, and research and policy.

Stable, affordable, and safe housing directly contributes the economic mobility of individuals and families. Access to secure housing can provide opportunities for gainful employment, education development, healthy food options, and health care. It can reduce exposure to community violence and the risk for exploitation, including human trafficking. Housing affordability and stability allows individuals and families to build savings and invest in themselves and their communities through relationships, civic engagement, education, and health. 

The Housing and Economic Mobility Toolkit includes guiding principles for serving survivors of human trafficking, strategies for developing community partnerships, and clarification about survivors’ eligibility for existing housing resources.

The Grant Management Toolkit is intended to provide information to the Office on Trafficking in Persons’ grantees and other organizations on how to create a culture and infrastructure that supports effective implementation and sustainability of anti-trafficking programs. 

Access information and data about Certification for adult victims of human trafficking.

Access the one-pager (PDF) to learn more about training and technical assistance.

Access information and data about the Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program.

The T Visa, U Visa, or Continued Presence Fact Sheet explains the public benefits available to T&U Visa or Continued Presence recipients. It is meant to increase their understanding of employment, higher education, and government benefits eligibility. 

T&U Visa and Continued Presence Fact Sheet  (PDF)

Information on how to apply for a Certification Letter for foreign national adults who experience human trafficking

Information on HHS assistance for T Visa or Continued Presence recipients and applicants.