The U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded a $683,811 Cooperative Agreement under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320) to The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division in Chicago, Illinois. The funding will support a collaborative effort between the Cook County States Attorney Office, the Salvation Army's STOP-IT Program, and the U.S. Attorney's Office to combat human trafficking in Cook County and Northern Illinois. The key activities to be delivered through this 3-year grant include: developing and strengthening the leadership, structure, and coordination of a multidisciplinary human trafficking task force; implementing victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches; investigating and prosecuting both sex and labor trafficking cases; assisting trafficking victims to achieve increased safety, independence, self-sufficiency and well-being; and formalizing participation of community members to address labor trafficking. The grant will also allow the task force to firmly establish a Survivor Leader (GATE) subcommittee.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $683.8k | 9/20/24 |