Detecting and investigating many human trafficking cases
The latest data released by the Ministry of Public Security shows that in the period 2021 - 2025, investigating agencies at all levels received and handled 563 reports and denunciations of crimes related to human trafficking. Discovered and investigated 358 cases, 925 defendants for human trafficking crimes, 369 cases, 765 defendants for human trafficking crimes under the age of 16. At the end of the investigation, investigating agencies at all levels proposed prosecuting 158 cases, 481 defendants for human trafficking crimes, 190 cases, 486 defendants for human trafficking crimes under the age of 16...
The Courts have resolved and tried in first-instance procedures 398 cases with 1,068 defendants; have tried 338 cases with 863 defendants... The Immigration Management Department, Ministry of Public Security, verified and received 35 victims.
Ms. Jane Parrot - Head of Immigration and Immigration Department, British Embassy in Vietnam - said that human trafficking causes physical damage, psychological trauma, loss of freedom, exploitation, many families break up and leads to long-term emotional and social trauma. The impacts on children are particularly serious and very worrying.
Barrier" against human trafficking
According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Hoai Son - Standing Committee member of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Society, supporting livelihoods for victims of human trafficking is an important step from rescue to sustainable recovery. "If we only stop at protecting and providing short-term support, victims are very likely to return to the vortex of being exploited. A stable livelihood is the most effective preventive barrier, helping them master their lives and cut off the risk of being re-traded," he analyzed.
If previously victims of human trafficking often only had access to popular courses such as sewing or farming, now the list of professions has been significantly expanded, from beauty care techniques, food processing to e-commerce and tourism services.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Hoai Son said that this change reflects a new approach: Vocational training for victims cannot be in the style of "teaching whatever you have", but must originate from market demand. Only when vocational training is linked to real work, can victims compete and stand firm for a long time.
Many on-the-spot job creation models are also being implemented to support victims in difficult circumstances who cannot travel far or are not eligible to participate in long-term training programs.
Small production facilities, cooperative groups and local businesses have become the first "gateways", helping victims have stable incomes without having to leave their familiar living environment.
For those who wish to work outside the province or find jobs in industrial parks, functional agencies shall connect businesses, support procedures, housing and ensure safe working conditions to reduce the risk of exploitation or resale.
In parallel with vocational training, soft skills development programs are considered the "backbone" in the victim's journey of self-reliance. Many people who have been exploited for a long time are no longer confident in their abilities, lack communication skills, problem-solving skills or life organization skills.
Courses on personal financial management, basic legal knowledge, workplace behavior skills and career orientation help them restore self-reliance, understand their values and know how to protect themselves in a new working environment. These are the factors that help victims stand firm, instead of just relying on temporary support.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Hoai Son emphasized: "Sustainable livelihood is not only about having a job, but about being able to maintain that job. Life skills and social skills are the factors that help victims stand firm instead of relying on short-term support.
