Aims and purpose of the Toolkit
Chapter 1 - International Legal Framework
Chapter 2 - Problem Assessment and Strategy Development
Chapter 3 - Legislative Framework
Chapter 4 - International Criminal Justice Cooperation
Chapter 5 - Law Enforcement and Prosecution
Chapter 6 - Victim Identification
Chapter 7 - Immigration Status of Victims and their return and reintegration
Chapter 9 - Prevention of Trafficking in Persons
Chapter 10 - Monitoring and Evaluation
The overarching goals of this Toolkit are those of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. These goals are:
In pursuit of these goals, the Toolkit seeks to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and information among policymakers, law enforcers, judges, prosecutors, victim service providers and members of civil society who are working at different levels towards these same objectives.
Specifically, the Toolkit is intended to provide guidance, showcase promising practice and recommend resources in thematic areas.
This online version of the Toolkit allows you to download and print individual Tools.
Ultimately, this Toolkit is intended to be used in any way it will assist your work against trafficking.
The Toolkit has been structured to serve a twofold purpose:
Each chapter has been structured so that it can be consulted independently of the others; users who have an interest in a particular aspect of trafficking can refer only to the chapters - or the tools - which are of interest to them. Cross references have been provided throughout the Toolkit to direct users to other tools they may find relevant.
Where possible, websites are indicated where users can either consult the complete text of a document referred to, or find further information on a given topic. Users who do not have access to the Internet are encouraged to contact either UNODC or the organization referenced to arrange to receive a hard copy of the relevant resource.
Annex 1 contains an overview of the tools provided in the Toolkit.
Annex 2 contains the text of the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, with cross references to tools relevant to its various provisions.
Annex 3 contains a feedback form, which we hope you will use to assist us in strengthening the next edition of this Toolkit, in the same spirit of cooperation which has guided the process of designing and compiling this resource.
Tool 1.1 Definition of trafficking
Tool 1.2 Distinguishing between trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
Tool 1.3 The issue of consent
Tool 1.4 Introduction to international instruments against transnational organized crime
Tool 1.5 Implementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto
Tool 1.6 Ratification of the Trafficking in Persons Protocol
Tool 1.7 Other relevant international instruments
Tool 1.8 Regional instruments
More on Chapter 1 - International Legal Framework
Tool 2.1 General guidelines for conducting assessments
Tool 2.2 Assessment of the national situation
Tool 2.3 Assessment of the national response
Tool 2.4 Assessment of the legal framework
Tool 2.5 Assessment of the criminal justice system
Tool 2.6 Guiding principles in developing responses to trafficking in persons
Tool 2.7 National action plans and strategies
Tool 2.8 National anti-trafficking rapporteurs
Tool 2.9 Regional action plans and strategies
Tool 2.10 Interregional action plans and strategies
Tool 2.11 An international initiative
Tool 2.12 Developing a multi-agency approach to intervention
Tool 2.13 Developing inter-agency coordination mechanisms
Tool 2.14 Capacity-building and training
More on Chapter 2 - Problem assessment and strategy development
Tool 3.1 The need for anti-trafficking legislation
Tool 3.2 Criminalization of the offence of trafficking
Tool 3.3 Other offences related to trafficking in persons
Tool 3.4 Liability of legal persons
Tool 3.5 Criminalizing the laundering of proceeds of trafficking in persons
Tool 3.6 Human rights and anti-trafficking legislation
More on Chapter 3 - Legislative Framework
Tool 4.1 Overview of mechanisms of criminal justice cooperation under the Organized Crime Convention
Tool 4.2 Extradition
Tool 4.3 Extradition checklist
Tool 4.4 Mutual legal assistance
Tool 4.5 Mutual legal assistance checklist
Tool 4.6 International cooperation for the purposes of confiscation
Tool 4.7 International law enforcement cooperation
Tool 4.8 Article 27 of the Organized Crime Convention, on law enforcement cooperation
Tool 4.9 Bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements or arrangements
Tool 4.10 Promising cooperative practice
More on Chapter 4 - International Criminal Justice Cooperation
Tool 5.1 Overview of challenges in investigating human trafficking
Tool 5.2 Snapshot of investigative methodologies
Tool 5.3 Reactive investigation
Tool 5.4 Proactive investigation
Tool 5.5 Disruptive investigation
Tool 5.6 Parallel financial investigation
Tool 5.7 Seizure of assets and confiscation of proceeds of crime
Tool 5.8 Special investigative techniques
Tool 5.9 Crime scene investigations
Tool 5.10 Joint investigation teams
Tool 5.11 Border control measures
Tool 5.12 Intelligence gathering and exchange
Tool 5.13 Prosecution of traffickers
Tool 5.14 Seeking the collaboration of offenders
Tool 5.15 Guidelines on human rights and human trafficking in the context of law enforcement
Tool 5.16 Protecting victims during investigations
Tool 5.17 Witness protection
Tool 5.18 Witness protection during and after the prosecution and trial
Tool 5.19 Special considerations relating to the protection of child witnesses
Tool 5.20 Training tools for law enforcement offices and the judiciary
More on Chapter 5 - Law Enforcement and Cooperation
Tool 6.1 Non-criminalization of trafficking victims
Tool 6.2 Considerations before identification
Tool 6.3 Guidelines on victim identification
Tool 6.4 Indicators of trafficking
Tool 6.5 Initial interview
Tool 6.6 Screening interview form of the International Organization for Migration for the identification of victims of trafficking
Tool 6.7 Checklists to facilitate victim identification
Tool 6.8 Health-care providers' tool for identifying victims
Tool 6.9 Interviewing tips for health-care practitioners
Tool 6.10 Law enforcement tool for victim identification
Tool 6.11 Interviewing tips for law enforcers
Tool 6.12 Ethical and safe interviewing conduct
Tool 6.13 Victim certification
Tool 6.14 Training material
More on Chapter 6 - Victim Identification
Tool 7.1 Reflection period
Tool 7.2 Temporary or permanent residence permit
Tool 7.3 Understanding the challenges for returnee victims of trafficking
Tool 7.4 Obligations of States
Tool 7.5 Human rights considerations with respect to the return and reintegration of victims
Tool 7.6 Victims facing deportation
Tool 7.7 Mechanisms for the safe return and reintegration of victims
Tool 7.8 The return and reintegration process
Tool 7.9 Protecting refugee victims of trafficking
Tool 7.10 Return and reintegration of children
More on Chapter 7 - Immigration status of victims and their return and repatriation
Tool 8.1 Obligations of States
Tool 8.2 Obligations of States to child victims
Tool 8.3 Protection, assistance and human rights
Tool 8.4 Language and translation assistance
Tool 8.5 Medical assistance
Tool 8.6 Psychological assistance
Tool 8.7 Material assistance
Tool 8.8 Shelter programmes
Tool 8.9 Rehabilitation, skills training and education
Tool 8.10 Promising examples of integrated services
Tool 8.11 Overview of HIV/AIDS
Tool 8.12 Responses to the vulnerability to HIV/AIDS of victims of trafficking in persons
Tool 8.13 HIV guidelines for law enforcers, prosecutors and judges
Tool 8.14 Testing and counselling for HIV/AIDS among people vulnerable to trafficking in persons
Tool 8.15 HIV referral model for people vulnerable to trafficking in persons
Tool 8.16 Access to information and legal representation
Tool 8.17 Restitution and compensation for victims
More on Chapter 8 - Victim Assistance
Tool 9.1 Principles of prevention
Tool 9.2 Addressing the root causes of trafficking
Tool 9.3 Eliminating gender-based discrimination and promoting women's economic rights
Tool 9.4 Prevention of corruption
Tool 9.5 Citizenship and statelessness
Tool 9.6 Measures relating to travel and identity documents
Tool 9.7 Prevention checklists
Tool 9.8 Awareness-raising measures
Tool 9.9 Awareness-raising campaign checklist
Tool 9.10 Designing a communication strategy
Tool 9.11 Rapid response: prevention during emergencies
Tool 9.12 Defining the concept of demand
Tool 9.13 Commercial sexual exploitation of children
Tool 9.14 Proactive prevention strategies: targeting traffickers
Tool 9.15 Use of standardized data collection instruments
Tool 9.16 The role of the media in preventing trafficking
Tool 9.17 Conduct of peacekeepers and other law enforcement personnel
Tool 9.18 Training for peacekeepers and other law enforcement personnel
Tool 9.19 Trafficking in persons for organ removal
More on Chapter 9 - Prevention of Trafficking in Persons
Tool 10.1 Overview of monitoring and evaluation
Tool 10.2 Monitoring and evaluation in the project cycle
Tool 10.3 Logical framework
Tool 10.4 How to plan and conduct an evaluation
Tool 10.5 Monitoring and evaluation of projects relating to trafficking in persons
More on Chapter 10 - Monitoring and Evaluation
