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Why complete the service standards self-assessment?

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Victim Services Subcommittee of the AG’s Human Trafficking Commission are working to strengthen Ohio's response to human trafficking through the Standards of Service for Trafficked Persons self-assessment survey.

This tool is designed to help organizations assess themselves and, if necessary, build their capacity to identify and serve trafficking survivors. The self-assessment should be completed by drop-in centers, peer-support services, residential programs, victim advocacy/case management services, 24/7 response services, trauma therapy services, and other providers of direct services in Ohio.

The benefits of completing the self-assessment include:

• Becoming familiar with Ohio’s Standards of Service for Trafficked Persons.
• Doing your part to elevate the quality of services provided to human trafficking survivors.
• Being listed (if your organization/program meets the standards) on the Human Trafficking Victim Services Directory.

The Service Standards Self-Assessment is available for completion at any time, with results and feedback provided to agencies in August or February, based on the date of submission.

If your organization is aligned with the state standards, you will be notified via email, and your organization will be added to the Human Trafficking Victim Services Directory.

Those that do not meet the standards at the time of assessment will also be notified via email and can access technical support from the Victim Services Subcommittee to increase standards alignment.

To schedule a consultation, please reach out to subcommittee co-chairs Chelsea Gaffey (chelsea.gaffey@dys.ohio.gov) and Michelle Hannan (Michelle.Hannan@use.salvationarmy.org).

If you have questions, please email the Human Trafficking Initiative at HTI@OhioAGO.gov.