EVALUATION - TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) WORKSHOP

UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 003554 SIPDIS STATE FOR IIP/G/WHA-JMANES, IIP/T/GIC-CLACOVEY, G/TIP, WHA/PDA-RQUIROZ, WHA/CEN-PDEGLER, E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OIIP KPAO OEXC PHUM SMIG ELAB KCRM KOCI KWMN ES SUBJECT: EVALUATION - TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) WORKSHOP WITH U.S. SPEAKER ELISSA STEGLICH NAME OF SPEAKER/DATE OF PROGRAM: ¶1. ELISSA STEGLICH IS THE MANAGING ATTORNEY AT THE MIDWEST IMMIGRANT AND HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER IN CHICAGO. SHE PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO ASYLUM-SEEKERS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. MS. STEGLICH CONDUCTED A THREE-DAY WORKSHOP ON "HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND MODERN SLAVERY: AN EFFECTIVE RESPONSE," FROM NOVEMBER 28-30. SUMMARY OF EVENTS/TOPICS/VENUES/AUDIENCES ADDRESSED: ¶2. THE CENTRAL ACTIVITY OF MS. STEGLICH'S VISIT WAS A PAS- ORGANIZED WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY 42 PEOPLE FROM GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS WORKING WITH VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE WORKSHOP EMPHASIZED THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND ALIEN SMUGGLING; THE DIMENSIONS OF MODERN SLAVERY; TECHNIQUES TO IDENTIFY, INTERVIEW, AND PROTECT VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING; PREVENTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS; AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATION AND NETWORKING AMONG INSTITUTIONS WORKING TO FIGHT MODERN SLAVERY. MS. STEGLICH ALSO TAUGHT A TWO-HOUR TIP SEMINAR ON FOR AN AUDIENCE OF 127 PEOPLE, INCLUDING LAW PROFESSORS AND LAW STUDENTS (AGES 18-25) AT THE PANAMERICAN UNIVERSITY (UPAN) IN SAN SALVADOR. ¶3. THE WORKSHOP WAS HELD AT THE CENTRO CULTURAL SALVADOREO, THE BINATIONAL CENTER IN SAN SALVADOR. ITS 42 PARTICIPANTS CAME FROM THE NATIONAL CIVILIAN POLICE, THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS UNIT OF THE BORDERS DIVISION, FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES, THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE TRAFFICKING UNIT OF THE GENERAL ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF THE MINISTRY OF GOVERNANCE, THE SALVADORAN INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, THE SALVADORAN INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN, AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE OF THE CENTRAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (UCA). SIX PARTICIPANTS CAME FROM OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL CITY: SAN MIGUEL, SANTA ANA, AHUACHAPN, LA UNIN, AND LA LIBERTAD. ¶4. DURING THE WORKSHOP, MS. STEGLICH SCREENED THE PA/OBS VIDEO "DYING TO LEAVE," A PBS WIDE ANGLE PRODUCTION ABOUT THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ISSUE. THE VIDEO NOT ONLY INCREASED AUDIENCE AWARENESS BUT ALSO PROVED TO BE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL TOOL. EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SPEAKER: ¶5. Ms. Steglich is extremely knowledgeable about the issue of human trafficking in El Salvador and the region. She suggested the inclusion of local professionals who shared their expertise regarding the Salvadoran legal framework and how institutions are working to prevent and protect children from being victims of sexual trafficking. Her excellent t Spanish and inter-active teaching techniques (including group exercises to identify victims, case analysis and role- playing) were well received by the audience and contributed to making the program a success. Ms. Steglich is an excellent speaker and Post recommends her highly for future programs. ¶D. PRESS PLACEMENT REPORT: ¶6. MS. STEGLICH'S VISIT WAS FAVORABLY COVERED IN THE LEFTIST DAILY CO-LATINO (CIR. 25,000),WHOSE REPORTER ATTENDEE A BACKGROUNDER ON THE ISSUE ORGANIZED BY THE POST. ¶E. QUALITY OF IIP SUPPORT: ¶7. Excellent. IIP/T/GIC Cindy LaCovey identified an excellent speaker who more than met Post's needs and expectations. BARCLAY