Leading India's Fight Against

Human Trafficking
Child Sexual Abuse
Child Marriage

2015-2016
shakti vahini
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VISION

OUR MISSION

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THE WORK WE DO

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 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS RESPONSE CENTER
TIP RESPONSE CENTRE | PROSECUTING TRAFFICKERS | BREAKING THE ORGANISED CRIME
Shakti Vahini Major Hub for Anti Human trafficking Interventions in NCR Region

Shakti Vahini runs a Trafficking in Persons Response Centre (TIP RESPONSE

CENTER) in Delhi which is a specialized unit having experts in child protection and
victim support. The TIP Response Centre specializes in rescue operations and has
developed excellent partnerships with law enforcement agencies across the country.
The centre works closely with Nodal Anti Human Trafficking Unit of different states and
Anti Trafficking Cell of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The strong advocacy of TIP RESPONSE CENTER with local police and police
agencies from different source states makes Shakti Vahini a hub for assistance in Anti
TIP Police Interventions. The training provided by Shakti Vahini to the police personnel
of various hierarchy starting from State level training of senior officials at Police
Academies to cutting edge level training of policemen has created a very strong
network of Law Enforcement Officers across the country who respond proactively in
cases of Missing Children and Trafficked cases.

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Through TIP RESPONSE CENTER we provide the following actions and support to all
incoming law enforcement teams in Delhi and Northern India for rescue of victims:

1. Logistics arrangements
2. Rail Reservations confirmations for outgoing police teams
3. Residential support for rescue teams
4. Local investigation support/recce
5. Counselling support to victims
6. Translators and language experts
7. Special educator provisions
8. Support persons for minor victims
9. Shelter Home support through partner agencies
10. Production support to Statutory agencies
11. Local law enforcement partnership
12. Decoy support
13. Expert legal advice
14. Health compliances
15. Immediate needs of victims
16. Home Investigation Report compliance
17. Locating address and family of victims in source areas
18. Follow up of court interventions
19. Repatriation of victims
20. Partnering with state agencies for rehabilitation support for victims
21. Legal aid to victims by partnering with legal services authorities
22. Compensation application for victims.
23. Facilitating education support to victims.
24. Monitoring of intervened cases in courts
25. Witness protection applications in case victims are threatened
26. Ensuring Investigations in Source and Destination through inter law enforcement
state collaboration

Since 2010 TIP RESPONSE CENTER has worked with Nodal Police agencies of Delhi,
Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Assam, Sikkim, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana,
Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

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TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS RESPONSE CENTER

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 TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law enforcement officials are at the
frontline of efforts to combat organized
crime like human trafficking. A sensitive and
informed police force ensures better
delivery of justice and speedy assistance to
the victim. Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking
Initiative has been taking steps in this
direction by training and sensitizing police
officers at various levels. The strengthening
of criminal investigation and other law
enforcement capacity is a core component
of Shakti Vahini TIP Response Centre.
Technical assistance includes institutional
and operational capacity building of law
enforcement to strengthen investigation and
prosecution of organized crimes. Training is
offered to police investigators, prosecutors,
criminal intelligence analysts, and security
officials at Border and travel routes including
airports.

Shakti Vahini delivers a range of

trainings to law enforcement officers on
topics of relevance to fighting organized
crime in their local contexts. It also employs
modern technical training such as
computer-based training as well as
assistance in improving information
exchange between law enforcement
agencies, travel and border authorities.

The organization has conducted

P o l i c e Tr a i n i n g a n d s e n s i t i z a t i o n
programmes in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan,
Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand,
Assam, Chhattisgarh& Sikkim

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The various modules on Police trainings include:
• Refresher Course on Anti-Human Trafficking (2 Days Training)
• Comprehensive course on Training for Trainers (2 Days Training)
• One Day Sensitization on Anti-Human Trafficking
• One Day Training on Cyber Enabled Human Trafficking & Cyber safety of Children
• One Day Training on Juvenile Justice Act and Child Protection
• One Day Training on Sexual Offences against Children and Online Sexual Exploitation
• One day Training on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, (POCSO)
• One Day Training on Anti Child Marriage
• One Day Training on Forced Labour and Bonded Labour

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 HOME INVESTIGATION REPORTS COMPLIANCE
Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is the
most important stakeholder when it comes to
decisions relating to care and protection of
children. Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking
Initiative has always stressed on building and
strengthening their network with the CWCs.
In Delhi& Haryana, Shakti Vahini is looking
after the home investigations of children
trafficked from states of Bihar, Jharkhand,
West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim. For carrying out
home investigations, the team has to
coordinate with the District level
management in the source areas. Shakti
Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative get in touch
with the District Magistrates/ District Social
Welfare Officers / Block Development
Officers / local police and various local NGOs
to conduct home investigation reports.
In cases of international trafficking
cases, Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative
seeks the help of various Embassies. The
reports are sought as per the requirement of
the CWCs at the earliest. After the reports
comes in, they are submitted to the CWCs
with recommendations about the restoration
of the child keeping in mind the best interest
of the child. Accordingly, the child is restored
to the family.
If restoration to the family is not in the
best interest of the child, Shakti Vahini assists
the CWC in figuring out a permanent shelter
home for the child.
Shakti Vahini Anti Trafficking Initiative
also maintains contact with CWCs in the
source areas to seek their assistance in
restoration of children. Shakti Vahini contacts
respective Ministry of Women and Child
Development, Social Welfare or local NGOs
for long term shelter. The whole network
helps in the smooth movement of the victim
from the state where he/she was rescued to
the state of origin. In a lot of cases, through
home investigations there is added clarity
about the trafficking of the child.
In some cases after receiving home
investigation reports CWCs have ordered for
filing of FIRs against the traffickers. Home
investigations also reveal if there has been a
missing complaint for the child.
The strong network that Shakti Vahini
Anti Trafficking Initiative has with the
stakeholders enables Shakti Vahini to file cases
against the traffickers and hence stop trafficking
at the source point.
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VICTIM PROTECTION AND PROVIDING LEGAL AID /
LEGAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
VICTIM PROTECTION
Human trafficking is a high profit, low risk crime for traffickers. The crime of human
trafficking is a criminal offence although it is often the case that criminal investigations do not
result in a conviction or, if a conviction is reached, it is usually lenient and does not reflect the
severity of the crime. Successful prosecutions with maximum enforcement of the law can act to
prevent and deter human trafficking. In order to achieve successful prosecutions, evidence and
testimony from the trafficked victim/s is often necessary during the criminal justice proceedings.
However, victims of trafficking are exposed to intimidations and various other risks and are often
afraid of cooperating with criminal justice. Responding to human trafficking therefore requires a
balanced approach that is based on enforcing the law against the traffickers and protecting the
human rights of trafficked victims. Protection and support measures for trafficked victims are
not only necessary to respond to the violations of the victims' rights, but also to support the law
enforcement response to human trafficking. Providing trafficked victims with protection and
support acknowledges and responds to the human rights abuse that they have suffered as a
result of being trafficked and ensures that they will not be treated as criminals themselves. It
allows victims the chance to recover from their trafficking ordeal and reduces the risk of re-
trafficking. Through the provision of protection and support, trafficked victims can gain the
confidence and security to provide evidence against their traffickers during the criminal
investigation. Evidence has shown that trafficked victims are more likely to cooperate in the
criminal investigation if they have access to protection and support services. Valuable evidence
provided by trafficked victims is extremely valuable to any prosecution case and can result in
the maximum enforcement of the law against the traffickers. Without evidence given by the
victim, the elements of the trafficking crime are extremely hard to prove in human trafficking
cases and it is probable that traffickers will receive a relatively light punishment in relation to the
severity of the crime they have committed. Therefore, without evidence and testimony from
trafficked victims, it is difficult to successfully prosecute the traffickers and implement the full
force of the law against them. Thus it can be rightly said that victim protection, are key to
successful prosecution cases and therefore to human trafficking prevention.

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 For trafficking in persons investigations, victim-witnesses are generally the most
vulnerable witnesses in the case. Measures for the protection and support of trafficked victims
should therefore be enforced to support the criminal justice system. The safety and support of the
victim during the criminal investigation is the priority given their vulnerability and the trauma they
have suffered as a result of being trafficked. Protection and support for the trafficked victim should
be made accessible as soon as the victim has been identified and be extended to their involvement
as a witness in the criminal justice system.

Planning for the safety and security of the trafficked victim-witness in the criminal court
proceedings is necessary. Measures need to be taken to ensure that the security and safety of
the victim-witness is maintained. Investigating officers and prosecutors each have a role to play in
this respect. Investigating officers are in a position to consider a wide range of witness protection
and assistance measures in preparation for the court proceedings. The victim-witness should have
the opportunity to meet with the prosecutors so that the criminal court proceedings can be
explained. Interpreters may be needed at this point. The victim-witness should be shown the court
room and the entry and exit points by which they will enter and leave. If the victim would prefer, a
screen positioned to shield them from the court room to ensure their anonymity should be
arranged. If this cannot be arranged, other methods for providing testimony or evidence may be
considered, for example, using a video or audio link to the victim-witness who may not wish to be
present in court.

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LEGAL SUPPORT TEAM ENSURES THE FOLLOWING FOR VICTIM SUPPORT AND PROTECTION
Investigation and determination of age as per the process in Juvenile Justice (Care and
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Protection of Children) Act 2015

Ensure that a Medico legal compliance/ examination has been conducted in order to check
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for sexual abuse and/or rape. It is also ensured that necessary counselling is provided to the
victim minor and whether the parent/guardian is responsible for the trafficking of the child.

Ensure that custody of the child is not given to the parent/guardian without involving the
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Child Welfare Committee.

Ensure that appropriate Sections of the IPC, ITPA and JJA against the trafficker have been
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stated in the First Information Report.

· Help and provide support to Child Welfare Committee for locating the parents, home
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investigation report and ensuring proper rehab support. The TIP response centre will also
help in safe repatriation of children in collaboration with law enforcement officers.

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STRENGTHENING SPECIAL JUVENILE POLICE UNITS IN DELHI
Shakti Vahini has been designated the
Nodal NGO by the Special Police Unit for
Women and Children, Nanakpura for two
districts in Delhi, viz. New Delhi and East
Delhi. Shakti Vahini has been assigned the
responsibility to sensitize police officers at
the police station level about the various
laws related to children and guide the
police officers in handling the children with
care and affection, be it a Juvenile in
Conflict with the Law or a Child in Need of
Care and Protection. Shakti Vahini has
been training officers at all the 22 police
stations in the two districts. The training
sessions at police stations are held on four
days every week. The duration of these
sessions is two hours. Police officers from
the rank of Constable to Sub Inspector
attend these sessions. The police are
sensitized about Juvenile Justice Act,
Child Labour Act, Bonded Labour Act,
Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and other
laws related to children. The police officers
are trained in handling children related
cases, human trafficking cases. They are
told about the rules laid down in dealing with
such cases. Shakti Vahini also makes them
aware of the various standing orders passed
from time to time. They are also acquainted
with all the latest court orders and various
circulars issued. They are acquainted with
the various agencies like the Juvenile
Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees,
Social Workers in the area, Childline, Rape
Crisis Cell, Shelter Homes in the locality
during these sessions. They are provided
with all the contact details of the concerned
authorities to ensure better delivery of
justice for children. A lot of stress in laid on
discussing real cases and understanding
the procedures to be followed. The police
officers are encouraged to discuss their
experiences in dealing with various cases.
They are asked to put forward the problems
they face in dealing with the cases. The
sessions are made as interactive as possible.
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PREVENTION INITIATIVES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Shakti Vahini through its offices in
West Bengal, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh
works on several prevention initiatives. At
District level it works with Child Protection
Committees in Block, District and Village
levels. It works with education departments,
panchayats, social welfare department,
adolescent youth and colleges to initiate
prevention programmes.

In the year 2015-2016 the organization conducted special initiatives in

1. Bettiaha & Sitamarhi in Bihar
2. Simdega, Ranchi and Khunti in Jharkhand
3. Community Meetings with Panchayats in Maharajganj and Sidarthnagar in Uttar Pradesh
4. Prevention campaigns in Tea Estates of North Bengal Districts of Jalpaiguri.
5. Prevention campaigns in North and South 24 Parganas in West Bengal
6. Prevent non campaign in Delhi NCR Areas.
7. Talk shows & University Initiatives.

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Donors And Supporters
Ministry of Women & Child, Government of India
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Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights
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National AIDS Control Organization (Govt. of India)
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Delhi State AIDS Control Society
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Delhi Commission for Women
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Anti-Trafficking Cell, Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of India
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Department of Women & Child - Govt. of West Bengal
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Childline India Foundation
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Govt. of Jharkhand
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Govt. Of Haryana
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Govt. of NCT of Delhi
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Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
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Govt. of Chhattisgarh
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, South Asia Office, New Delhi
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UNICEF Delhi
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FREE A GIRL- NETHERLANDS
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Office to Monitor Trafficking in Persons, US State Department (J-TIP)
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European Union
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PLAN International
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US Consulate Calcutta -US State Department
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Vital Voices USA
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Office: 3rd Floor, Plot No 31, Pocket 2, Jasola Vihar,
Near Jasola Sports Club, New Delhi-110025
E-mail: shaktivahini@yahoo.co.in
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