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think I have identified a more information or
child victim of trafficking? assistance with serving
a trafficked child?
Remember that your client is a victim of a
crime even if she or he lacks legal status in
the United States. She or he is eligible for LIRS and USCCB staff can assist with
services and has legal rights that must be guidance in navigating law enforcement
protected. In addition to providing your referrals and eligibility for services. Contact
services, there are other ways you can help one of the following for more information:
your client:
Children
Information and Referral Hotline 202/541-3462 mrstvics@usccb.org
(funded by the Department of Health
and Human Services/Office of Refugee USCCB
Resettlement)—1-888-373-7888—to
help suspected victims to access
services in your area. Information for
! Call the Trafficking in Persons and
Worker Exploitation Task Force Social Service
complaint line (sponsored by the U.S.
Departments of Justice and Labor)— Providers
1-888-428-7581 (voice and TTY)—to
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begin an investigation of a suspected
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
case by federal law enforcement 700 Light Street, Baltimore, Md. 21230
authorities. 410/230-2700, lirs@lirs.org, www.lirs.org