SISHA Projects

1. South East Asia Investigations into Social and Humanitarian Activities A Brief Presentation Steve Morrish Executive Director

2. Who We Are Anti trafficking and exploitation SISHAis an Australian registered international not-for-profit organisation (non-religious and non-government) that strives to provide justice for victims of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation by strengthening the criminal justice system, and victim, social and legal support services throughout Asia.” SISHA’s Mission; “A world where everyone can live free from oppression and abuse”

3. History Anti trafficking and exploitation Established in July 2007 by Executive Director, Steve Morrish Signed Memorandum of Understanding in 2007 with Royal Cambodian Government Signed Memorandum of Understanding in 2009 with Cambodian National Police.

4. Staff and Oversight Anti trafficking and exploitation SISHA currently employs 18 full time employees in Cambodia office 3 Westerners (Australian, American) 18 Cambodian 4 International Interns 2 Brigadier Generals (CNP) Four Directors (SISHA Executive Board) Eight Non-Executive Board members Operationally and financially accountable to Australian Government (ASIC)

5. Projects - Cambodia Anti trafficking and exploitation Counter Trafficking Training Women’s Legal Rights Raids and Rescues Crisis Support Centre Youth Legal Rights Criminal Investigation Training Hope Scholarship Award

6. Anti trafficking and exploitation Operations - Investigations Conductproactive and reactive investigations into human trafficking, bonded labour, sexual assault, rape, pedophilia and other forms of exploitation of children, women and men Cooperate with local police to plan andexecute raids on establishments that are identified as engaging in illegal activity related to human exploitation Assist local police in rescuing men, women and children who are sold into slavery. Liaise with international law enforcement agencies to investigate foreign offendersand transnational crimes relating to the exploitation of people.

7. Anti trafficking and exploitation Operations - Aftercare Immediately after rescue, SISHA Aftercare staff ensure that clients are provided with round-the-clock support that includes meals and snacks, bedding, trauma counseling and SISHA Aftercare Packs After conducting a needs assessment, SISHA’s Aftercare team ensures that client’s are placed in pre-approved aftercare facilities or are reunited with their families SISHA provides continuous follow up support

8. Anti trafficking and exploitation Operations - Legal Provide legal representation at Court proceedings for victims that SISHA rescues. Assist with criminal investigations and ensure that evidence is collected and presented in accordance with local laws and to international standards. Monitor court proceedings and up date case management system. Assist with legal and administrative documentation to ensure that SISHA remains professional and accountable

10. Intensive two week, 10 module practical based course

11. Support the Cambodia National Police by strengthening the capacity of front line police officers to effectively investigate serious crime

14. The award covers:

15. Tuition for the entire 4 years of their degrees,

16. All other costs related to their studies (books, transportation etc)

17. Computers, facilities and guidance available at the SISHA office

19. Equipped with appropriate medical facilities

20. Staffed with specially trained medical personnel

21. DNA and forensic medical evidence is collected from the victim

22. Case officers – victim support

24. Anti trafficking and exploitation Case Study 1: Raid and Rescue of 16 Trafficking Victims from Remote Brothel October 2008, rescued 16 women, including 3 under the age of 18 years, who were locked in a brothel in a remote Cambodian province close to the Thai border and sold for sex. Brothel operated by police and military One military officer and one police officer sentenced to 13 years jail (murder/procurement) One mamasan and 1 pimp sentenced to 7 years jail for running brothel

25. Anti trafficking and exploitation Case Study Two: Rescue of abducted 6 yr old Swedish Girl In July 2008, SISHAlocated and rescued 6 year old Swedish girl – abducted Missing for one year Re-united with mother in 2 days Father sentenced – 3 years jail

26. Anti trafficking and exploitation Trafficking & Exploitation 2010 United Nations/US Government reports states; 27 million people worldwide in modern day slavery 880,000 people trafficked across international borders - yearly 1 million children exploited in the global sex trade - yearly $32 billion human trafficking industry - yearly

27. Anti trafficking and exploitation Supporters & Thank you The work of SISHA would not be possible without the generous support ofcompanies & individuals