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Models of Intervention at European Level. Moldova & Romania. Moldova. In 2003, it was identified that nearly one third of the population exited the country, many trafficked In 2008, 68 travel agencies had their licences revoked for trafficking offences
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Models of Intervention at European Level Moldova & Romania
Moldova • In 2003, it was identified that nearly one third of the population exited the country, many trafficked • In 2008, 68 travel agencies had their licences revoked for trafficking offences • The 13-17 age group identified as “the least aware and most at risk” (La Strada)
Moldova • Recognised limitations of existing prevention strategies: • sporadic, short term interventions • no impact measurement • conceptualisation and implementation too protracted
Moldova • Impact three annual school intakes • A new magazine every two months to keep pace with shifting trafficking strategies • 60% of content reflecting popular youth culture to sustain interest and credibility • 40% of content focused on issues, with every issue disclosing latest exploitation strategies
Moldova • Trojan horse approach • Designed and written by young people for young people • Shaping culture, presenting alternatives • Multiplicity of exploitation • Giving young people a strong sense of who they are and what they could be
Moldova • 80 schools across the country • ‘Old School’ distribution, hand-to-hand reflecting the strong oral tradition • Readership of over 100,000 young people • Endorsed by Moldovan Government • Used to train educators and military recruits
Romania • In Athens and Vienna, partners identified that half of all new girls engaged in on and off street prostitution were Romanian • Long term data gathered in Athens indicated a sharp increase in recruitment in Romania • NGOs do stuff to people or for people, rarely with people
Romania • Campaign with young people and partner organisations in Greece and Romania • National poster and radio campaign, followed up by direct engagement • young people trained as advocates, who in turn could recruit and train other young people in their communities
Romania • Advocacy training provided by partner organisations and anti-trafficking police • Monitored and supported for two months • 4 cities • 8 groups of 30-50 young people • Next stage supporting advocates to become community leaders and activist