With funding through the OVC 2024 integrated services for minor victims of human trafficking, mcmahon/ryan child advocacy site INC located in syracuse, new york proposes a project titled services…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded a $933,683 Project Grant under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320) to McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site Inc. in Syracuse, New York. The 3-year grant, which began on October 1, 2024, aims to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to assist minor victims of both sex and labor trafficking. The primary activities include providing holistic aftercare services to approximately 150 minor victims, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ population and those involved or at risk of the juvenile justice system. The services will address the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the victims while recognizing the intersectionality of their identities. Additionally, the grant will provide a safe and supportive space for youth involved in the juvenile justice system to process their experiences and develop healthy coping skills.

With funding through the OVC 2024 integrated services for minor victims of human trafficking, mcmahon/ryan child advocacy site INC located in syracuse, new york proposes a project titled services for minor victims of human trafficking. The primary purpose is to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to assist minor victims of human trafficking and strengthen responses to labor trafficking while being culturally responsive, victim-centered, and trauma-informed. The primary activities are holistic aftercare services to minor victims/survivors of labor and SEX trafficking, with a focus on the lgbtq+ population and those involved or at risk for being involved in the juvenile justice system; addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs while recognizing the intersectionality of their identities; and providing youth involved in the juvenile justice system a safe and supportive space to process their experiences and develop health coping skills and strategies. The expected outcomes are (1) provision of services to 150 minor victims of SEX and labor trafficking; (2) provision of culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral and physical activity services to 75 victims of human trafficking minors that improve short- and long-term health, safety and well-being of victims; and (3) provide, improve, and expand advocacy services to 150 youth. The geographic service area is onondaga county with a target audience on minor victims of SEX and labor trafficking. There are no subrecipients for this award.