CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND

Project rescue as the state lead in services for survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, and foreign-born victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse within the state of connecticut and raises awareness about the issue of trafficking in persons, caring for unaccompanied minors and addressing challenge for foreign born victims of certain crimes. The program serves trafficking victims through comprehensive case management, immigration legal aid, and referrals to community service providers. In-house services include intensive case management, employment services, immigration legal services, and help with basic needs. In collaboration with social service agencies, legal services, and law enforcement, the program helps survivors gain access to public benefits, therapy, safe housing and the medical care they need to rebuild their lives. Project rescue provides statewide training to service providers and law enforcement on victim identification and outreach to increase public awareness. The program also collaborated with state and national networks to secure safety and resettling of unaccompanied minors in shelter and as they move from shelter to their sponsors/family members.