Project Magdala Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague
The Czech Republic is a source, destination, and transit country for victims of trafficking Most common forms of trafficking are forced prostitution, and forced labor Immigrant, homeless, and impoverished communities are most at risk for a dangerous lifestyle Human Trafficking in Czech Republic 2
38% of women in the Czech Republic have been abused 42.5% of victims are either partly, or fully dependent on their spouse for financial support In families experiencing domestic violence, the children are witnesses to the abuse in 95% of cases 40-60% of fathers who abuse their partner, are also abusing their children Domestic Violence in the Czech Republic 3
Victims of domestic violence Victims of human trafficking Target Population 4
To support our clients’ efforts to break away from their violent environment To support our clients’ integration into society Objectives 5
The Project’s Patron Saint: Mary Magdalene Countrywide network of services Litoměřice, Teplice, Blansko, Znojmo Coordination Center for Project Magdala: Prague Magdala Family Group Counseling Center: Prague Components 6
Locations of Centers 7
Shelters for woman and their children 24/7 Hotline Social and legal counseling Psychological and mental health care Assistance with vital appointments at different institutions E.g., hospitals, schools, insurance companies, etc. Assistance with job searches Translation and interpretation services Assistance with housing Support in crisis situations e.g., food and clothing Services of Project Magdala 8
Placement in safe houses that have secret addresses Support from a combination of cooperating organizations Prevention activities Legal assistance Services of the Coordination Center in Prague 9
Individual attention to each client Active participation of each client’s recovery Protection of personal information Flexibility Impartiality Confidentiality Free-of-charge services Guiding Principles of All Services 10
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