In an announcement last February 17, Ontario intends to improve its ability to fight against human trafficking by providing additional support to prevent, deter and denounce the exploitation of persons, and support victims of this terrible crime.
The province is launching a coordinated approach, at several points, to combat the crime of human trafficking and raise awareness of the issue. Initiatives will focus on prevention, enforcement and victim support. They provide as follows:
- A hotline 24/24, 7 / 7 to help victims (operational in spring 2011);
- additional support for emergency services and community organizations to they help more effectively trafficked persons;
- The new Crown attorneys who specialize in human trafficking cases to prepare better and continue strong offenders;
- initiatives for law enforcement targeted by the Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police and Toronto Police Services;
- funds for projects run by local police to combat human trafficking in their communities;
- An awareness campaign to help victims.
Ontario is also developing an advisory committee to fight against trafficking in persons, composed of representatives from police, service providers for victims, survivors and experts to advise on initiatives future to facilitate victims' access to specialized services that help them escape their current situation and find the support they need to regain their independence and dignity.
Ontario will invest 1.95 million U.S. dollars over three years to combat human trafficking across the province.
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