Resources: 5.3 Victim Interview and Preparation

• Interviewing Victims of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation: Techniques and Tactics (2013)
  This webinar highlights the importance of preparing for an interview by collaborating with community-based programs and allied professionals. It explores a variety of interview techniques and provides tools to develop open-ended questions and protocols.
• Messages for Communicating with Victims of Human Trafficking [PDF 58KB] Created as part of the Department of Health and Human Service's Campaign to Rescue and Restore Campaign Toolkit, this resource provides tips for individuals working directly with victims of human trafficking on how to build rapport and gain trust.
• Tips for Identifying and Interacting with Victims of Human Trafficking [PDF 50KB] This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services document was developed in 2008 as part of the Campaign to Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking Tool Kits and focuses victim identification and response.
• Utilizing Trauma-Informed Approaches to Trafficking-related Work [PDF 167KB] Project REACH developed this useful chart with tips on how to understand victim behavior, case scenarios and how to utilize Trauma-Informed Approaches.
• Find A Court Interpreter or Translator (National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators)