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*Trafficked people fear the police and immigration authorities and are afraid to testify against traffickers
*Trafficked people may not see themselves as victims of crime
===Community and Faith-Based Organizations===
Community based agencies are enhancing their knowledge to extend support services to emerging trafficked persons. Faith based organizations are also contributing efforts to eliminate human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues within their congregation and community.
===Support Services===
The Trafficking in Persons Protocol emphasizes respect for the human rights of trafficked people and urges countries to cooperate with non-governmental organizations to provide for the basic needs of trafficked persons.
A comprehensive list of services is available through OCTIP training site [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html].
Key services a trafficked person may require include:
* housing
* medical and psychological care
* counselling and information in a language understood by the trafficked person,
* material help such as clothing and food
* employment and education opportunities,
* legal assistance
* help to connect to police and government agencies.