Manila, Philippines
Undercover investigations were conducted. The International Justice Mission (IJM) assisted the National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) in rescuing four trafficked minors. The suspected traffickers were arrested during the Rescue Operation of IJM and NBI. As of 10/25/2011, IJM Lawyers are developing a legal case against the suspected traffickers. Further government investigations were done and the authorities issued a petition to permanently close the bar.
Location
Philippines · Manila · 2011 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
The bar is permanently closed. The suspected traffickers were arrested.
Aftercare home, trauma-focused counseling, support in rebuilding the victims' lives
IJM Social Workers
http://www.ijm.org/news/ijm-manila-traffickers-have-no-business-our-community
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