Department of Defense Combating Trafficking in Persons ...



BackgroundTrafficking in Persons (TIP) is a worldwide problem in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person to provide labor, services, or commercial sex.Sadly, some members of the Armed Forces, DoD civilians, contractors, and subcontractors participate in activities that directly and indirectly contribute to this horrific crime.This includes activities such as patronizing a prostitute, even though such activities may be legal within a host nation country. Alternatively, TIP can occur outside our military installations and in conjunction with contracting and subcontracting services tied to overseas contingency operations.National Security Presidential Directive 22 (NSPD-22) established a zero tolerance policy regarding TIP and states that government agencies must be “fully trained to carry out their specific responsibilities to combat trafficking.” As a result, DoD created the Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Program. What is the DoD CTIP Program?The DoD CTIP Program is charged with enforcing the Department’s zero tolerance policy for TIP. The Program is focused on the eradication of TIP within the DoD structure domestically and overseas.DoD’s CTIP policy—promulgated in DoD Instruction 2200.01—states that DoD opposes prostitution, forced labor, and any related activities such as commercial sex acts/sex trafficking, debt bondage, forced labor, and involuntary servitude that may contribute to TIP, and which are inherently harmful and dehumanizing. The policy also emphasizes that TIP is a violation of U.S. law and human rights, and is incompatible with the Department’s core values.The Program also offers and tracks TIP awareness training, which is mandatory for all DoD military members and civilian employees. Several training modules are available at more information, visit or contact dodctip@mail.mil00For more information, visit or contact dodctip@mail.mil59055011874500What Governs CTIP? NSPD-22 and DoD Instruction 2200.01 represent important DoD initiates to combat TIP, while EO 13627 “Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts,” the “End Trafficking In Government Contracting Act” (Title XVII of the NDAA), and the TVPA highlight the Federal Government’s recent response to specific challenges regarding TIP in government contracts. What are the Program’s Responsibilities?Ensures CTIP policies are properly implemented and integratedPartner with DoD contracting organizations to monitor and enforce contractor compliance Work with Defense Criminal Investigative Offices and the Inspector General to address CTIP violationsWhy is the Program Important?DoD is dedicated to carrying out the elimination of TIP not only because it is a crime against humanity, but also because it disrupts the stability of U.S. national security interests. Left unchecked, TIP fuels organized crime and other illegal activity that disrupts democratic transitions and intensifies conflict. ................
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