Questions You Can Ask

If you are considering working with an anti-human trafficking organization, here are some questions you can ask in order to determine if they are worthy of your Time, your Talent, or your Treasure (Money). We’ve taken quite a bit of time to frame these questions effectively. Try to ask them exactly as they are written here in order to get the best response:

• How do you conduct intervention and rescue of victims?
• What aftercare do you provide directly for victims?
• How long do you continue to work with victims?
• What model of Best Practices for Victim Care do you follow?
• What training and experience does your intervention staff have?
• What is your relationship with local law enforcement in the areas where you find victims?
• What role do Survivors play in your organization?
• Can you tell me about some of your most successful efforts with victims?
• How long has your organization been doing this work?
• Do you have written long-term plan for your organization?
• How do you raise your operating funds?
• “Can you provide me with your financial statements from last year?” If they provide them for you, take a close look at them, or have your accountant review them. After your review, come up with a list of questions based on what you find. If they don’t provide you with their financial statements, then look for another organization that will.