Trafficking Victms Certification

New ORR State Letter Outlines Role of State Refugee Coordinator and Refugee Health Coordinator with Respect to Certified Trafficking Victims

The HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) issues State Letters to State Refugee Coordinators and other interested parties whenever there is a change in ORR policy.  Recently, ORR issued a State Letter explaining that ORR will send State Refugee Coordinators and Refugee Health Coordinators notification of letters of Certification and Eligibility issued to victims of trafficking.  State Refugee Coordinators and Refugee Health Coordinators can play an integral role in facilitating access to the refugee benefits and services mentioned in the TVPA, and are valued ORR partners in assistance to trafficking victims.  You can read the State Letter on the ORR Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/policy/sl08-09.htm 

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