What we do
Education
PACT-Ottawa has many ongoing activities in the realm of public education. We have been funded by the federal government to design and deliver a human trafficking awareness campaign for truck drivers – an occupational group that can be key in identifying instances of trafficking in persons. We have a growing Speakers’ Bureau – a cadre of trained and knowledgeable volunteers who respond to the numerous requests for public speakers. PACT-Ottawa members are able to take advantage of our exclusive lending library. Our signature event each year is the End Slavery Day event, which takes place on December 2nd, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. PACT-Ottawa has a great history of using theatre to communicate with the public about trafficking in persons. At present, we are producing THE WALK: a play about sex trafficking, in association with Moon Dog Theatre.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
Support Services
PACT-Ottawa has two specific programs related to support services for trafficked persons. The first is direct support and orientation for trafficked persons. The second is PACT’s deep commitment to the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking, a network of service providers in the national capital region.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
Networking & Advocacy
In keeping with our mission to network with other organizations, PACT-Ottawa sends representatives to share with and learn from colleagues in the fight against trafficking, across Canada and around the world. True to our commitment to prevent trafficking and promote the protection of trafficked persons, members keep abreast of legislative developments that will impact victims or make positive steps toward solving this problem.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
PACT-Ottawa has many ongoing activities in the realm of public education. We have been funded by the federal government to design and deliver a human trafficking awareness campaign for truck drivers – an occupational group that can be key in identifying instances of trafficking in persons. We have a growing Speakers’ Bureau – a cadre of trained and knowledgeable volunteers who respond to the numerous requests for public speakers. PACT-Ottawa members are able to take advantage of our exclusive lending library. Our signature event each year is the End Slavery Day event, which takes place on December 2nd, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. PACT-Ottawa has a great history of using theatre to communicate with the public about trafficking in persons. At present, we are producing THE WALK: a play about sex trafficking, in association with Moon Dog Theatre.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
- 33% of members have benefited from PACT library materials
- THE WALK has reached more than 600 people
- Live! we have presented information about human trafficking to over 1,000 people in our community
- On Air! our message has been broadcast even more widely through radio and television appearances
Support Services
PACT-Ottawa has two specific programs related to support services for trafficked persons. The first is direct support and orientation for trafficked persons. The second is PACT’s deep commitment to the Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking, a network of service providers in the national capital region.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
- Members continue to journey with two women in our community who have experienced human trafficking
- One has been recognized with a city-wide award
- One has celebrated the 2nd birthday of her child and has been recognized as a refugee
- Ottawa has a network of 45 service providers ready, willing and able to assist trafficked persons
Networking & Advocacy
In keeping with our mission to network with other organizations, PACT-Ottawa sends representatives to share with and learn from colleagues in the fight against trafficking, across Canada and around the world. True to our commitment to prevent trafficking and promote the protection of trafficked persons, members keep abreast of legislative developments that will impact victims or make positive steps toward solving this problem.
In the past year, PACT has made an impact:
- 10 members of PACT & the Ottawa Coalition networked among the 300+ delegates at the National Conference, March 2011
- Letter writing campaign drew responses from 2 of 4 national political parties during 2011 federal election - 1 of these formed the government and has promised a National Action Plan on human trafficking
- PACT has ongoing representation at 3 national roundtables and 1 provincial roundtable
- Chair traveled to Vietnam at the invitation of the Vietnamese parliament to contribute to law-making on trafficking
