1. Project Magdala Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague

2.  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

3.  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

4.  Victims of domestic violence  Victims of human trafficking Target Population 4

5.  To support our clients’ efforts to break away from their violent environment  To support our clients’ integration into society Objectives 5

6.  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

7. Locations of Centers 7

8.  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

9.  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

10.  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

11. Thank you for your attention! 11