1. Counter Human Trafficking ISS ADDIS

2. Investigation-Human Trafficking Investigation is not a science, but an art. The successful investigation of a crime leads to the identification of the criminal. Crime does not just happen—people are the cause. Therefore, crime investigation is concerned primarily with people. No two persons are the same no two criminals are the same, a variety of people commit crime for an equally wide variety of reasons.

3. Basic Principles  DO NOT: be judgmental  DO NOT: not allow uncontrolled media exposure  RE-ASSURE: Victims about safety.  BE HONEST: Victims will recognize deceit.  DO :Access victim support measures and inform the victim of the services available.  DO : Conduct Pre and Post Trial visits, as the level of risk increases once her statement is in the docket.  ALWAYS :treat victims of trafficking with respect and regard for their place in society as human beings.

4. CONT Work within the parameters of existing legislation and international norms- Officially sanctioned investigations. Never work alone-VOT/Traffickers. Do employ multi agency approaches. DO: Protect yourself.

5. Victim centered investigations More likely to lead to convictions and fines Mindful of the criminal components Preparation prior to investigation  Victim  The investigator  The case  Conclusion of the case

6. Pre-Investigation Information Intelligence Secrecy Danger and Safety Corruption Multi state / Cross border investigation Finances

7. Investigating Human Trafficking Surveillance Intelligence Gathering Disruptive Investigation Reactive (victim-led) Investigation Proactive Investigation

8. Counter-Human Trafficking Investigation CT Investigation teams Multi Agency Intra / inter /international cooperation Multi disciplinary approach Vetting and confidentiality Responsibility and coordination of activities.

9. Pro-active investigation Intelligence led Investigation-without reliance on VOT No cooperation from VOT-testimony Based on Law enforcements activity only Interest in the crime and future result Investigation may have a broader focus with HT being a major component

11. Disruptive Investigation Where the level of risk to the victims demands an immediate response Where the pro-active option is not feasible for operational /geographical reasons The disruptive action is a temporary measure and while it may lead to the rescue of victims of trafficking or to new information on the syndicates involved, remember that a disruptive action will serve to disrupt the TRAFFICKING OPERATION,however Disruptive actions are important intelligence gathering opportunities.

12. Parallel Financial Investigations Pre-arrest phase and Post arrest phase purposes : Links the trafficker to the crime Can be used as the base of a criminal investigation Can be used to confiscate assets by proving ownership

13. Commercial Characteristics  Advertising : as part of the recruitment or exploitation stage  Renting of premises : “safe houses” and or brothels  Transportation : identity and travel documents – transit process  Communications : organizing the recruitment and exploitation  Financial transactions: applicable to all of the above

14. Re-active Investigation-victim Led Investigation and prosecution Use the victim as the main witness First hand account of the process Access to information-development of information into intelligence Rare –difficult Migration status during the case an after

15. Fighting Trafficking within the immigration context Immigration officials are the first and the last line of defence Have Mandates to change the situation immediately Have access constantly through Immigration procedures to be able to gather information- Intelligence Border agency-multi agency approaches