Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)

4.15

Norm 15: Organisations must provide accommodation for all victims

4.15.1

Standard: Accommodation for all victims available (24 hours a day)

4.15.2

Outcome: All victims are accommodated

PROGRAMME PRACTICES:

(a)

Service provider must ensure that each an every victim who is certified to be an alleged victim of trafficking must have access to services rendered by accredited organisations

(b)

Service provider must ensure that an Admission Policy is aligned with accreditation process as stipulated in the Regulations of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking In Persons Bill

(c)

Service provider must ensure that a conducive environment is created for the victims to feel at home and at ease

(d)

Service provider must ensure that an intake form and register book are in place and completed in the pre-assessment and screening phase

(e)

Service provider must ensure that an assessment is conducted within 24 hours from admission and that the needs assessment is completed

(e)

Service provider will ensure that an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP), Care Plan and an Exit Strategy is developed for each victim

(f)

Service provider must ensure that high risk situations are identified and attended to

(g)

Service provider must ensure that a contract (agreement) between the organisation and the victim is signed on the duration of stay

(h)

Service provider must ensure that the house rules of the organisation are explained, understood and signed by the victim

(i)

Service provider must ensure that the consent form for staying in the organisation is signed by the victim. Victim to receive a copy of the organisational policy

(k)

Service provider must ensure that the South African Police Service receives a notification form of the admission of the victim

(l)

Service provider must ensure that a temporary certificate, certifying that a victim is a victim of trafficking is issued by the Department of Home Affairs in the prescribed format

(m)

Service provider must ensure that important telephone numbers (emergencies) are displayed, visible and accessible to all victims in the organisation

(n)

Service providers must ensure that victims are protected from further abuse, neglect, ill-treatment and exploitation within the organisation

(o)

Service provider must ensure that all information on intervention is confidential and the victims files are kept in a safe

(p)

Service provider must ensure that complaint procedure is in place and it is clearly displayed and understood by the victims. Interpreters must be available in case a victim speaks a foreign language

Policy-adults with children

(a)

Service provider must ensure that parents with children take the responsibility for their children during their stay in the organisation

(b)

Service provider must ensure that victim is placed separately during contagious illness (measles, chicken pocks, etc) own room

(c)

Service provider must ensure that the parent (alleged victim) sign the indemnity form and the consent form for medical attention and procedures

(d)

Service provider must ensure that arrangements for the child to be transported to the local clinic, hospital, schools and therapeutic sessions are made and it must be under supervision of an adult

(e)

Service provider must ensure that the medical register is in compliance with the Health Care Standard of the organisation

(f)

Service provider must ensure that all children are under adult supervision at all times