Identification of children victims of trafficking

Adopting as a matter of priority a National Referral Mechanism for child victims of human trafficking which takes into account the special circumstances and needs of child victims, involves child specialists and ensures that the best interests of the child are the primary consideration in all proceedings relating to child victims of THB and children at risk

Ensuring that child victims of trafficking across the country, regardless of whether they seek asylum or not, benefit from the assistance measures provided for under the Convention, including appropriate accommodation, effective access to free legal assistance and psychological support

Taking further steps to address the problem of children going missing while in the care of the state and ensuring that there are clear instructions as to which institution holds the lead responsibility for tracing missing children and for taking appropriate measures to notify all relevant authorities in view of ensuring that children are traced and provided with appropriate protection

Ensuring that all child victims of trafficking aged 15 to 17 are placed under the care of child welfare services, which should receive the necessary resources and training

Carrying out family tracing efforts immediately when a separated child is identified as a victim of trafficking