About the system of institutions providing social services to persons affected by human trafficking

Abstract

The article examines the system of providing social services for persons affected by human trafficking. Based on the analysis of legislative norms, the necessity of making changes and additions to the Law of Ukraine «On combating human trafficking» is substantiated.It is proposed to set out Art. 17 of the Law of Ukraine «On Combating Human Trafficking» in terms of ensuring the rights of persons who have suffered from human trafficking in the following wording: “In order to ensure the realization of the rights provided for by this Law, persons who have suffered from human trafficking may be referred to one of the existing networks centers of social services, centers of social service (provision of social services), centers of social and psychological assistance. The conditions of stay and provision of services to persons affected by human trafficking by the existing network of social service centers, territorial centers of social services (provision of social services), centers for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and shelters for children, centers of social and psychological assistance are regulated by the provisions of the specified institutions . Social services are provided free of charge only with the consent of the injured person or an incapacitated person - with the consent of the body of guardianship and guardianship in the event that such a person has not been appointed a legal representative. The content and scope of social services for each affected person is determined individually depending on their needs and is specified in the contract on the provision of social services in accordance with the standards for providing social services to affected persons, which are approved by the central executive body, which ensures the formation of state policy in the field of prevention and counter-trafficking people, taking into account the requirements of international legal acts». Also taking into account the fact that in Ukraine, persons with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to falling into the situation of human trafficking; persons with injuries, serious illnesses or health disorders (especially mental); elderly people and teenagers; members of lowincome families; representatives of national minorities [3], in our opinion, it is also necessary to resolve the issue of the involvement of guardianship and care authorities for incapacitated persons in the event that such a person has not been appointed a legal representative. The provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention and Combating Domestic Violence” dated 07.12.2017 No. 2229-VIII can serve as an example, in particular, Article 17 of this act.