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Public Benefit Statement – Invisible Traffick The trustees believe that the purposes of our charity satisfy the elements of the public benefit requirement. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 1 include increased levels of knowledge and awareness of human trafficking and its relevant causes and indicators in Northern Ireland and the
Republic of Ireland. These benefits are evidenced through regular collation of surveys following presentations and internal and external qualitative assessment, incorporating research networks within the Department of Justice and its members of the Human Trafficking Engagement Group. The direct benefits which flow from purpose 2 include the provision of a supportive environment to those who have been victims of human trafficking. Individuals should benefit from reduced levels of anxiety with the aim of being re-integrated into society. We seek to enhance their sense of independence and improving their quality of life. These benefits are evidenced through working with organisations assessing victims and including our independent evaluation of our services through patient surveys and interviews. The benefits also include increased protection for vulnerable individuals, in particular children and young adults who are most at risk from the perils of human trafficking. These benefits are evidenced through reduced numbers of individuals who fall victim to human trafficking in Northern Ireland. Invisible Traffick is acutely aware of the psychological, and often physical, harm which victims of human trafficking have suffered. While the charity's purposes are not intended to aggravate those sentiments, it is recognised that it may be emotionally difficult for victims to discuss their experiences. However, this is a long process and severely traumatised victims are susceptible to being re-trafficked. Any harm is outweighed and significantly reduced by policies and procedures in place to address such risks, for example codes of conduct for staff and volunteers, all of whom have received the necessary training to deal with the complex issues faced by victims of human trafficking. The charity's beneficiaries include the general public in Northern Ireland and occasionally outside Northern Ireland (e.g. presentations in the Republic of Ireland). The purposes may also benefit specific sections of society, namely those who have been or who have the potential to become victims of human trafficking. There are no private benefits flowing from the purposes of the charity.
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Invisible Traffick is committed to raise public awareness of the signs and indicators of Human Trafficking also known as Modern Day Slavery. In order to help protect and safeguard children, the charity has developed a Junior Education Programme for Key Stage 2 Primary School children, which has been successfully distributed to over 5000 primary
school children in Northern Ireland. This programme not only helps children learn about Modern Slavery using a child sensitive approach but it will also encourage teachers and parents to become equally aware of this immoral act. The programme also supports the Northern Ireland Curriculum, and was developed by educators alongside parents, care givers and pupils. We also seek to prevent young and vulnerable adults from being coerced into this industry by alerting them to the signs and indicators used by traffickers. We have a dedicated programme that has been created by a group of young people in partnership with subject matter experts and youth workers. This programme aims to equip young adults to understand the impact of human trafficking and how this can look in their everyday lives. Our long term goal is to ensure that everyone is fully aware of modern slavery human trafficking so that they can protect themselves, their families and their peers.
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- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Community safety/crime prevention
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Men
- Specific areas of deprivation
- Voluntary and community sector
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Volunteer development
