Government will also order a review of missing children cases to determine if they are linked to trafficking
Last year, the Garda formally identified 42 victims of human trafficking. Most had been trafficked into Ireland for sexual or labour exploitation. Photograph: iStock
In October, Ruhama, a charity which assists women impacted by prostitution, reported a 35 per cent increase in victims of human trafficking seeking its assistance. “This is in recognition of the fact that victims may, due to experiences in their own countries, not trust police services,” the Department said.
Dedicated accommodation for victims will be established outside the direct provision system and existing employment procedures will be examined to help people exit exploitative situations and enter the legitimate workforce.
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