News

Response to the wrong determination regarding Macao by the United States
Continuous Promotion and Education
Response to the Trafficking in Persons Report by the U.S. Department of State
Let’s Say No to “Human Trafficking”
The Macao Special Administrative Region deplores the Trafficking in Persons Report by the U.S. Department of State
Promotion campaigns regarding prevention of labor exploitation and related laws

 

 

Victim protection measures jointly adopted by government departments and NGOs.
Social Welfare Bureau:
Protection Shelter: Accommodated into protection shelter where daily living cares are given
Social Support: Proper financial assistance and therapeutic counseling are given
Social Integration: Victims are given training programs so as to facilitate integration

Health Bureau:
Body Check: General and detailed medical check-ups are given to victims
Medical Service: Medical care is given to victims
Hospitalization: Victims are admitted according to clinical need and are guaranteed not to be discriminated and disturbed
Counseling / Psychological Therapy: Hospitalized victims are given counseling and psychological therapies according to clinical need
Remark: The above services are free of charge as stipulated by law.

Public Security Police Force:
28889911 Report and Assistance Hotline: Channel for victims and public to report and seek assistance
Personal protection: Personal protection is given if a victim is under safety threat*
Stay permit: Legal stay in Macao is permitted during the period which is required for victims to recover and to assist in judicial investigation and legal proceedings
External communication: With consent of the victims, next of keens or corresponding government will be notified.

The Women's General Association of Macau:
Provide counseling service and material supply for Social Welfare Bureau shelters

Good Shepherd Centre:
Assistance service: Provide assistance and relevant arrangements to victims’ daily lives
Counseling service: Assist victims to reconstruct mental integrity
Translation service: Provide interpretation assistance

* Including threat of life, body integrity, freedom or property of considerably massive amount.