Project cofunded by the AMIF program Asylum Migration

Project co-funded by the AMIF program (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund) Grant Agreement number: 863491 — LIREA — AMIF-2018 -AG-INTE

CONTEXT OF THE ACTION AND NEEDS Trafficking in human beings (THB) has affected 20. 532 registered victims during 2015 and 2016 in the EU. The ANALYSIS countries of first arrival and transit for migration flows are particularly concerned with the issue. Italy is the 3 rd EU country for registered victims of trafficking for absolute numbers, while Austria and Cyprus are in the top five for registered victims in proportion to population (“Data collection on THB in the EU”, EU, 2018). Greece and Malta are also affected by THB for the purpose of both sexual and labour exploitation. Both countries have been listed as “Tier 2” ranking in the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report (2018, US Department of State), which means that both Government do not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of THB according US standards. Victims of trafficking have specific and often complex mental health needs, since traumatic experiences while being trafficked may induce or exacerbate mental disorders. Many studies show that depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and self-harm and attempted suicide are common among trafficking survivors (Ottisova et al, 2016 Oram et al 2016). Research and testimonies of mental healthcare providers demonstrate correlation between dissociation and human trafficking. Furthermore, social stressors such as unstable housing, insecure immigration status and lack of employment or other access to means of sustenance might exacerbate psychological symptoms. Social support and techniques to regulate emotions and to cope with dissociation help to meet the trafficked people’s mental health needs (Domoney et al, 2015). 2

LIREA PROJECT OBJECTIVES LIREA project aims at fostering the fully integration of 3 rd Country Nationals in Member States’ society (General Objective) enhancing the capacity of hosting societies in implementing innovating and transnational solutions for improving integration of 3 rd countries national victim of trafficking (Specific Objective). 3

LIREA EXPECTED OUTCOMES 1 2 To increase the capacity of CSOs/stakeholders to address intervention for victims of trafficking To improve transnational cooperation among Eu countries 3 To enhance integration of victims of trafficking To increase target in recognized their difficulties and transforming them in potentialities 4 4

LIREA EXPECTED OUTCOMES 5 To develop innovative approaches and enhancing skills and economic cross-borders cooperation 6 To stimulate a network among stakeholders for Economic Sustainability au Eu level to insert victim of trafficking in the economic sphere To raise awareness on the importance of fully integration. 7 5

LIREA PROJECT’S STRUCTURE WP 2 - EXCHANGE OF GOOD PRACTICES AND CO- DESIGN PHASE Co-design of a new Model of Intervention WP 3 - DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUPPORT FOR PSYCO-PSYSICAL REHAB WP 4 - CREATION OF PATHS ORIENTED TO A SUSTAINBALE ECONOMIC INCLUSION which will realize routes for the socio-rehab and paths towards the economic inclusion 6 WP 5 DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES and dissemination activities

WP 2 – EXCHANGE OF GOOD PRACTICES AND CODESIGN PHASE Aims of WP 2: - To increase the capacity of CSOs and stakeholders to address intervention for victims of trafficking; - To improve transnational cooperation among Eu countries and multidisciplinary approach in the field of fully integration. Activities Description 2. 1 Mapping of existing good practices in the field of social inclusion at national and European level. This activity is focused on a preliminary collection of European best practices experienced in the field of migration and trafficking. Partners will select at least 2 best practice at national level, which will be discussed in the workshop and they will the basis for the Model of intervention. 2. 2 Analysis of national system/legislation regarding victims of trafficking in hosting societies. As 2. 1, this activity is based on the analysis of national system/legislation regarding victims of trafficking in hosting societies, in order to propose solutions for the harmonization of the practices. 2. 3 2 Workshops among partner and relevant stakeholders for In the first workshop in Austria, partners will discuss the results of 2. 1 discussing research results and for defining the strategy of the and 2. 2, and in the second workshop in Cyprus they will brainstorm for Model of intervention and its replicability (AUSTRIA + CYPRUS) the definition of the Model. 2. 4 Preparation of contents and project materials (for training, laboratories etc). Each partner will contribute in preparing contents for 3. 1 and 3. 3 7

WP 3 – DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUPPORT FOR PSYCHO-PHYSICAL REHAB Aims of WP 3: - To enhance integration of victims of trafficking; - To develop innovative approaches, starting for the different expertise of partners; - To increase target in recognized their difficulties and transforming them in potentialities; Activities Description 3. 1 Training to professionals (social operators, cultural mediators, educators, etc) A specific training for professionals will be implemented in Italy, Greece, Austria and Malta - the countries more affected by the phenomena of victims of trafficking - to help them in managing and addressing challenges and problems posed by victims. 3. 2 Routes towards psycho-socio empowerment (with the support of trained professionals) for facing psychological trauma, mental health problems and health issues, with a focus on sexual violence. Professionals trained will be involved in the socio and psycho rehabilitation of victims, supporting them in the way back to the life after traumas. A specific attention will be dedicated to women and sexual trafficking 3. 3 Experimental laboratories for victims of trafficking (art In a multidimensional approach, victims will be supported in their therapy, theatre therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, agro- social rehabilitation also through laboratories for socialization and self therapy, reading therapy, writing-therapy, meditation and -aid. sports therapy). 8

WP 4 – CREATION OF PATHS ORIENTED TO A SUSTAINABLE Aims of WP 4: ECONOMIC INCLUSION - To enhance integration of victims of trafficking; - To develop innovative approaches, starting for the different expertise of partners; - To increase target in recognized their difficulties and transforming them in potentialities; Activities Description 4. 1 4 Training and work placement programmes – 1 per country (except Cyprus) Partners will activate different paths for the economic inclusion of victims of trafficking, women, such as - 1 course on national language - Computer classes; - Training for start-up; - Entrepreneurial paths or training for artisanal craft. 4. 2 Taking contacts with relevant stakeholders Partners will activate National Chamber of Commerce, Small Medium Enterprises, Companies, Crafts laboratories and shops, Farms, Stakeholders from Third Countries 4. 3 Job Placement Services Partners will accompany victims in new entrepreneurship paths, if they want to develop innovative ideas for labour market or if they will be inserted in artisanal crafts 4. 4 European Itinerant Trade for the Economic Sustainability An Itinerant Trade will be organized in order to stimulate cooperation among suppliers and costumers and to foster job-matching services across Europe 9

LIREA DIRECT/INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES Short-term 200 victims of trafficking (50% women) 200 professionals (social operators, cultural mediators, educators). Middle and Long-term Other professionals, researchers/experts in the field 3 rd Countries/Eu/National relevant stakeholders (profit/no profit entities, Chamber of Commerce, Public Institutions, profit and no-profit entities) Policy and Decision Makers Civil Society 10

LIREA OUTPUTS 1 Report on best practices 1 awareness campaign (website and social pages) 1 Article on legal system 4 Programmes for training/job placement Guidelines for Model replicability 1 Handbook (training activities market oriented) 2 set (training materials and experimental laboratories) 1 International Conference 4 Programmes for socio-rehabilitation 1 Platform 11

TIME TO START! Tha nk Yo u For ATTE Your NTION Contact us for information at lireaproject@gmail. com Project co-funded by the AMIF program Grant Agreement number: 863491 — LIREA — AMIF-2018 -AG-INTE