Component: Anti-Human Trafficking Community Supports

Legislation: Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) Act

Service objectives

  • Address the needs of Indigenous survivors, persons at risk and persons with lived experience of human trafficking through dedicated culturally responsive trauma- informed services and build community capacity to enhance locally driven solutions to human trafficking. Supports will also address existing service gaps and strengthen coordinated service delivery networks to respond to the needs of Indigenous survivors, persons at risk and persons with lived experience of human trafficking, including children and youth who have been sexual exploited through sex trafficking and improve overall well-being, safety and other short- and long- term outcomes

Service description

Program goals

  • Support an effective and coordinated multi-sector delivery network of dedicated, culturally responsive services that will improve the short and long-term well-being of Indigenous survivors, persons at risk and persons with lived experience of human trafficking
  • Indigenous agencies design culturally responsive services and supports for survivors
  • Provide opportunities for Indigenous survivors, persons at risk and persons with lived experience of human trafficking to hold leadership and mentorship roles
  • Build community capacity and sharing of promising practices among service providers to meet the specific needs of survivors, and persons at risk of human trafficking
  • Improve accessibility and responsiveness of services so that survivors or persons at risk can receive services in their community of choice, where possible
  • Strengthen awareness and education to target and challenge norms, attitudes and behaviours that enable trafficking to continue and with the goal of preventing human trafficking in Indigenous communities in Ontario

Program/service features

Services and supports for survivors and those at risk

  • Crisis supports/trauma-informed counselling to assist Indigenous persons seeking urgent assistance
  • Provision of information on rights, options, and available services
  • Referrals or linking survivors or persons at risk of human trafficking to appropriate services
  • Outreach to survivors and those at risk, including survivors and those at risk who are Indigenous
  • Short and long-term programming that improves the well-being of survivors and those at risk of trafficking who are Indigenous
  • Wraparound supports that acknowledge the impacts of historical oppressions and colonial violence in the trauma experienced by survivors of human trafficking who are Indigenous
  • Provision of legal supports, including case management and advocacy and transition supports for Indigenous survivors of human trafficking from provincially funded institutions and service systems seeking to access services; and
  • Dedicated services and supports to address the needs of survivors or persons at risk of trafficking

Services excluded

  • The Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention and Community Supports exclude supportive housing services; these will be provided through separate agreements with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as applicable

Ministry Expectations

Service Delivery

  • Services and supports will respect the cultural and diverse needs of all Indigenous survivors, including: 2SLGBTQQIA+, urban, rural/remote, fly-in and Northern Indigenous communities for survivors with disabilities, and children and youth who have been sexually exploited through sex trafficking
  • Services and supports will respect the diverse needs of survivors or persons at risk
  • Services and supports are community-focused and are designed for, and by First Nation, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous organizations and communities to address the short and long-term needs of survivors of human trafficking
  • Services and supports enable service providers to deliver dedicated and specialized wrap-around supports, prioritizing Indigenous survivor-led programming and dedicated services for Indigenous children and youth who have been sexually exploited
  • Where possible, services will be provided in the preferred language of the Indigenous survivor or persons at risk
  • Supports provided will encompass choice, individual needs and experiences, the social, economic and historical factors contributing to the targeting and vulnerability of Indigenous survivors or persons at risk of human trafficking, and available resources
  • Service providers are required to have staff that possess appropriate and relevant experience, which may be inclusive of the lived experience of Indigenous HT survivors
  • Staff will be suitably trained and qualified to provide services to Indigenous persons at risk of trafficking and survivors who have experienced exploitation. Staff providing clinical counselling are required to comply with all applicable legislation
  • Service providers will have mechanisms in place to provide counselling services or referrals to link Indigenous survivors with appropriate services
  • Service providers will develop appropriate referral criteria and mechanisms with local anti- human trafficking service providers, the Children’s Aid Society (CAS)/Indigenous Child Well- being Societies as appropriate and suitable children, youth and adult services in order to maximize the effectiveness of services for survivors
  • Services provided to children and youth (including licensing for Specialized Accommodation services) must comply with the provisions of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
  • Service providers will have a written service complaint and problem resolution process that will be made available to Indigenous survivors or persons at risk who use services upon request
  • Service providers will be active members in ministry-funded service system planning. Where applicable, service providers may participate in anti-human trafficking coalition tables, to build and strengthen service delivery networks, implement prevention and awareness initiatives and share best practices in service delivery mechanisms
  • Transfer Payment Recipients should work with Violence against Women (VAW) Transitional Housing Support Program (THSP) Workers, where appropriate, to connect survivors to housing resources
  • The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking (CCEHT) provides a hotline for callers with questions about human trafficking supports in Canada. The hotline acts as a central response and referral mechanism, along with a central data collection mechanism. CCEHT offers 24/7, multilingual access to a safe and confidential space to ask for help, connect to services, and, report tips
  • All agencies will market CCEHT whenever possible, including in print materials, websites, training sessions, and promotional materials, etc.
  • In order to ensure that people are referred to the most appropriate services, it is important that service providers share information about changes to their organizations’ programs and services with the CCEHT for their database – such as new programs added, changes to program locations or hours, cancellation of programs or services, or changes to key contacts. Service providers will ensure that changes are communicated to the CCEHT within 2 weeks of the change, by contacting their office

Safety planning

  • Service providers will have in place the necessary physical security measures to maintain the physical safety, within the service provider service location, of survivors receiving services and service provider employees
  • Services include the development of safety strategies or plans for survivors and those at risk of human trafficking that reflect the survivor’s immediate personal circumstances, needs and choices
  • Safety strategies can include and are not limited to:
  • Development of safety plan for survivors who are exiting human trafficking Partnerships with community services
  • Providing a backpack with a change of clothes, cellphone and essentials Providing safe transportation to access services
  • Providing resources for mental health supports and harm reduction kits Providing safety when accessing community services

Capacity building, prevention and awareness

  • Service providers conducting training and/or capacity building will be required to develop and document relevant materials and provide copies to the ministry upon request
  • Service providers delivering training and/or capacity building should utilize the knowledge and expertise of survivors in developing the training and support survivors as deliverers of training when possible
  • Activities that seek to enhance awareness of human trafficking should aim to empower survivors and avoid harmful stereotyping or depiction of survivors
  • Support for community engagement to develop community-driven responses to support an informed and effective response to human trafficking
  • Transfer Payment Recipients should work with the appropriate housing Service Manager to share information about human trafficking and improve housing outcomes for survivors of human trafficking
  • Broad and targeted education and awareness that will improve communities’ understanding and address misconceptions regarding human trafficking

Reporting requirements

The following service data will be reported on at an Interim and Final stage. Please refer to your final agreement for report back due dates and targets.

Service Data Name Definition

# of Admissions: Man/Boy: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as man/boy who requested and received services. The number of individuals by gender that were accepted to the funded project and receive direct services from paid staff during the reporting year. The same person can be counted more than once if they re-enter the service (i.e., this is not a unique individual count) but should only be counted under one gender identity category per admission. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported again in the new reporting period. Admissions must be documented. E.g., a man begins staying at a shelter in April. He leaves the shelter after two weeks. He returns to the shelter in August for a month. In this scenario, two counts under Admissions by Man/Boy are reported because the man is counted as two admissions. E.g., a man begins trauma therapy or long-term counselling in April. Because there is a plan for long-term treatment, only one count under Admissions by Man/Boy is reported. If the man discontinues treatment but returns in October and is accepted back into the program, two counts under Admissions by Man/Boy are reported. If a survivor attends drop-in counselling only with no long-term plan, each session attended would be counted under Admissions by Man/Boy if that is the main type of direct service funded in the project. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

# of Admissions: Other Gender: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as transgender, non-binary, two- spirit, or other who requested and received services. The number of individuals by gender that were accepted to the funded project and receive direct services from paid staff during the reporting year. The same person can be counted more than once if they re-enter the service (i.e., this is not a unique individual count) but should only be counted under one gender identity category per admission. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported again in the new reporting period. Admissions must be documented.

# of Admissions: Woman/Girl: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as woman/girl who requested and received services. The number of individuals by gender that were accepted to the funded project and receive direct services from paid staff during the reporting year. The same person can be counted more than once if they re-enter the service (i.e., this is not a unique individual count) but should only be counted under one gender identity category per admission. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported again in the new reporting period.

Admissions must be documented. E.g., a woman begins staying at a shelter in April. She leaves the shelter after two weeks. She returns to the shelter in August for a month. In this scenario, two counts under Admissions by woman/girl are reported because the woman is counted as two admissions. E.g., a woman begins trauma therapy or long- term counselling in April. Because there is a plan for long- term treatment, only one count under Admissions by woman/girl is reported. If the woman discontinues treatment but returns in October and is accepted back into the program, two counts under Admissions by woman/girl are reported. If a survivor attends drop-in counselling only with no long-term plan, each session attended would be counted under Admissions by woman/girl if that is the main type of direct service funded in the project. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

# of Indigenous Individuals Served: Man/Boy: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as Indigenous and man/boy and who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by gender identity who self-identified as Indigenous and received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique Indigenous individual served is reported under one Indigenous gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. Individuals reported under Indigenous Individuals Served by Gender – Man/Boy should also be reported under: Individuals Served by Gender – Man/Boy. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Indigenous clients by gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique number of Indigenous clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Indigenous Individuals Served: Other Gender: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as Indigenous and two-spirit, transgender, non-binary or other who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by gender identity who self-identified as Indigenous and received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique Indigenous individual served is reported under one Indigenous gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. Individuals reported under Indigenous Individuals Served by Gender – Other Gender should also be reported under: Individuals Served by Gender – Other Gender. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Within the Indigenous cultural context, two spirited people are those who are considered gifted because they carried two spirits: that of male and female. In today’s context, the term refers to Indigenous people who may be gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gendered or those who walk carefully between the worlds and between the genders (Ontario Human Rights Code – Glossary of human rights terms). Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth. Individuals under the transgender umbrella may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms (Ministry of Community and Social Services, Violence Against Women Shelter Standards). Non- binary is an umbrella term for people who do not identify  with the binary choice between male or female, or who may identify with aspects of both male and female (UK Office for National Statistics Update Trans Data Position Paper). Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Indigenous clients by gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique number of Indigenous clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Indigenous Individuals Served: Woman/Girl: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as an Indigenous woman/girl who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by gender identity who self-identified as Indigenous and received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique Indigenous individual served is reported under one Indigenous gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. Individuals reported under Indigenous Individuals Served by Gender - Woman/Girl should also be reported under Individuals Served by Gender -Woman/Girl. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Indigenous clients by gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique number of Indigenous clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individual Exited Other Non- Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking Direct Serv Prior Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited other non- Specialized Accommodation direct services provided prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Culturally Responsive Supports/Activities: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Culturally Responsive Supports in the funded project in the reporting year. Culturally Responsive supports and activities include land-based activities, healing/cultural teaching circles, cultural support groups, community/cultural events, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Experiencing Cultural Well- Being: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who completed a survey and self-reported feeling a greater sense of cultural well-being and connection to Indigenous services and supports, and to their community after receiving services from your agency.  This count is derived by administering a survey question to individuals upon completion of the program/service. Individuals should only be administered the survey question once in the fiscal year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. An example of a survey question that could be used to obtain a count is: “Did the services provided to you support you in feeling a greater sense of cultural well-being and connection to Indigenous services and to your community?:

  • Always
  • Most of the time
  • Sometimes
  • Never

Note: Only individuals who select ‘Always’ or ‘Most of the time’ should be counted. Individuals who select ‘Sometimes’ or ‘Never’ are not counted in this data element.

# of Individuals Reporting Culturally Response Care: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who completed a survey and self-reported receiving culturally responsive services from your agency. This count is derived by administering a survey question to individuals prior to exit of the program/service. Individuals should only be administered the survey question once in the reporting year. An example of a survey question that could be used to obtain a count is: “Did the services provided to you support your cultural and/or spiritual needs (please choose one answer that best describes how you feel)?:

  • Always
  • Most of the time
  • Sometimes
  • Never

Note: Only individuals who select ‘Always’ or ‘Most of the time’ should be counted. Individuals who select ‘Sometimes’ or ‘Never’ are not counted in this data element.

# of Individuals Served (total): Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals that received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

The number of Total Unique Individuals Served must be equal to the total number of:

  • Individuals Served by Gender Individuals Served by Age
  • Individuals Served by Type of Trafficking

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Case Management: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Case Management service in the funded project in the reporting year. Case management may include:

  • Identifying the parties responsible for executing a service plan
  • Monitoring progress Adjusting services
  • Connecting with other service providers, as needed
  • Helping with issues and questions as they arise Planning discharge
  • Measuring impact and outcomes

The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Counselling: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Counselling support in the funded project in the reporting year. Counselling is delivered by a trained social worker. It is short-term and designed to help an individual address a problem or learn a coping mechanism.

Counselling includes safety planning, advocacy for the individual, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., Specialized Accommodation, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Group Therapy: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Group Therapy in the funded project in the reporting year. Group therapy is a long-term therapy which focuses on a broad range of issues to support an individual in the healing process in a group setting. This data element does not include Mental Health and Addiction Support which is more clinical and includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Mental Health and Addictions: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Mental Health and Addictions support in the funded project in the reporting year. Mental health support includes clinical/medical aspects to help deal with issues such as PTSD. It includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. It may include differentiating mental health problems from other underlying medical conditions. This will include services where medications may be prescribed. Addiction support includes withdrawal support and addiction treatment programs. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers.

For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Peer Mentorship: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Peer Mentorship in the funded project in the reporting year. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Service Type: Specialized Accommodation Services: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who received Specialized Accommodation in the funded project in the reporting year. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers.

For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by type of trafficking: Labour Trafficking: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who has experienced labour trafficking who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one trafficking subcategory only to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. Subcategories are based on an individual’s experience in relation to human trafficking. For example: The only subcategory for individuals who have not experienced trafficking is the Persons at Risk of Trafficking subcategory. All other categories pertain to individuals who have been trafficked at some point in time (i.e., recent or historical) and are seeking support to address their needs as survivors.

When the type of trafficking experienced is known, this information supports improvements to tailored response and prevention efforts. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element.

Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by type of trafficking: Sex Trafficking: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who has experienced sex trafficking who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one trafficking subcategory only to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. Subcategories are based on an individual’s experience in relation to human trafficking. For example: The only subcategory for individuals who have not experienced trafficking is the Persons at Risk of Trafficking subcategory. All other categories pertain to individuals who have been trafficked at some point in time (i.e., recent or historical) and are seeking support to address their needs as survivors.

When the type of trafficking experienced is known, this information supports improvements to tailored response and prevention efforts. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation . Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element.

Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served by Type of Trafficking: Persons at Risk of Trafficking: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who is at risk of human trafficking (i.e., has not experienced trafficking). Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one trafficking subcategory only to avoid duplicate counts.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. Subcategories are based on an individual’s experience in relation to human trafficking. For example:

  • The only subcategory for individuals who have not experienced trafficking is the Persons at Risk of Trafficking subcategory.
  • All other categories pertain to individuals who have been trafficked at some point in time (i.e., recent or historical) and are seeking support to address their needs as survivors.

When the type of trafficking experienced is known, this information supports improvements to tailored response and prevention efforts. Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element.

Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: 12-15: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who is between the ages of 12 to 15 who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their age category who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Age in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: 16-17: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who is between the ages of 16 to 17 who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their age category who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Age in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: 18-24: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who is between the ages of 18 to 24 who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their age category who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under A person who is between the ages of 18 to 24 who requested and received services.

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their age category who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation . Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported. Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Age in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: 25 and older: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who is aged 25 years or older who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their age category who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year.

This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Age in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: Man/Boy: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as man/boy who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their gender (including Indigenous individuals who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year). A unique individual served is reported under one gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals by gender that received counselling.

The purpose is to report the unique number of clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Served: Other Gender: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, or other. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their gender (including Indigenous two-spirit, transgender, non- binary, and other Indigenous individuals), who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation . Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Transgender is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth. Individuals under the transgender umbrella may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms (Ministry of Community and Social Services, Violence Against Women Shelter Standards).Non- binary is an umbrella term for people who do not identify with the binary choice between male or female, or who may identify with aspects of both male and female (UK Office for National Statistics Update Trans Data Position Paper).Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals by gender that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique number of clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once int he fiscal year.

# of Individuals Who Completed a Survey: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who completed a survey on whether services: were culturally responsive; and promoted a greater sense of cultural well- being. Although voluntary, all individuals must be offered the choice to complete a survey prior to exit of the program. The agency is responsible for ensuring that client privacy and confidentiality is observed to the extent possible. Note: This data element will be used to understand what portion of individuals who completed a survey felt the services they received were culturally responsive  and promoted cultural well-being.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Case Management: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of case management services as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. Case management may include:

  • Identifying the parties responsible for executing a service plan
  • Monitoring progress Adjusting services
  • Connecting with other service providers, as needed
  • Helping with issues and questions as they arise Planning discharge
  • Measuring impact and outcomes

The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s) but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element.

Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Counselling: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of counselling as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. Counselling is delivered by a trained social worker. It is short-term and designed to help an individual address a problem or learn a coping mechanism. Counselling includes safety planning, advocacy for the individual, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s) but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Group Therapy: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of group therapy as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. Group therapy is a long-term therapy which focuses on a broad range of issues to support an individual in the healing process in a group setting. This data element does not include Mental Health and Addiction Support which is more clinical and includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s), but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Mental Health and Addictions: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of mental health and addictions services/supports as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. Mental health support includes clinical/medical aspects to help deal with issues such as PTSD. It includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. It may include differentiating mental health problems from other underlying medical conditions. This will include services where medications may be prescribed. Addiction support includes withdrawal support and addiction treatment programs. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s),but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element.

Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Peer Mentorship: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of peer mentorship as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s), but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients

Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Specialized Accommodation Services: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of Specialized Accommodation services as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s) but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal Other Non- Specialized Accommodation Direct Services- Indigenous Led Initiatives

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of other non- Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking direct services provided as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s) but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Completed Goal of Culturally Responsive Supports/Activities: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals who have successfully achieved the stated goal(s) of culturally responsive services as identified in the project success plan/theory of change and exited the service. Culturally responsive supports and activities include land-based activities, healing/cultural teaching circles, cultural support groups, community/cultural events, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

An individual is only counted once per year. If an individual has exited the service prior to achieving its goal(s) but has since returned to the service in the same reporting year and successfully achieved its goal(s), they should be counted in this data element. Note: In some cases, a goal(s) will be a clearly defined event, such as becoming employed, staying employed, or graduating from high school. In other cases, such as programs intended to support improvements in housing stability or mental health, the goal(s) will be based on demonstrated improvement on a defined continuum or scale. The goal(s) will be relevant to the direct service(s) delivered and will be linked to the outcomes identified in the project success plan/theory of change as stated in the funding application. To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Exited Case Management Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited case management services prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. Case management may include:

  • Identifying the parties responsible for executing a service plan
  • Monitoring progress
  • Adjusting services
  • Connecting with other service providers, as needed
  • Helping with issues and questions as they arise
  • Planning discharge
  • Measuring impact and outcomes

The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Exited Counselling Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited counselling services prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. Counselling is delivered by a trained social worker. It is short-term and designed to help an individual address a problem or learn a coping mechanism. Counselling includes safety planning, advocacy for the individual, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Exited Group Therapy Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited group therapy services prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. Group therapy is a long- term therapy which focuses on a broad range of issues to support an individual in the healing process in a group setting. This data element does not include Mental Health and Addiction Support which is more clinical and includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Exited Peer Mentorship Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited peer mentorship services prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Who Exited Culturally Responsive Supports Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited culturally responsive services prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. Culturally responsive supports and activities include land-based activities, healing/cultural teaching circles, cultural support groups, community/cultural events, etc. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.
Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Served by Type of Trafficking: Other Types of Trafficking (not labour and sex): Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who has experienced another form of trafficking (i.e., not sex or labour trafficking) who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one trafficking subcategory only to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. Subcategories are based on an individual’s experience in relation to human trafficking. For example:

The only subcategory for individuals who have not experienced trafficking is the Persons at Risk of Trafficking subcategory.

All other categories pertain to individuals who have been trafficked at some point in time (i.e., recent or historical) and are seeking support to address their needs as survivors.

When the type of trafficking experienced is known, this information supports improvements to tailored response and prevention efforts.

“Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking. Only survivors and individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Rationale: The purpose is to report the unique total number of clients served in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more than once in the fiscal year.

# of Individuals Exited Mental Health & Addictions Prior Completion of Goal Indigenous Led Initiatives

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited mental health and addictions services/supports prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. Mental health support includes clinical/medical aspects to help deal with issues such as PTSD. It includes services provided by a mental health professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. It may include differentiating mental health problems from other underlying medical conditions. This will include services where medications may be prescribed. Addiction support includes withdrawal support and addiction treatment programs. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year.

Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

# of Individuals Exited Specialized Accommodation Services Prior to Completion of Goal: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

Unique, or unduplicated, count of individuals who have exited the Specialized Accommodation prior to achieving the stated goal(s) of the service (i.e., dropped out). An individual is only counted once in the reporting year. The same person can be counted in other service subcategories (i.e., counselling, peer mentorship, mental health and addictions, etc.) if they received more than one direct service in the reporting year. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of clients in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation for Survivors of human trafficking that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or only provide a unique count of individuals that received counselling.

Indigenous-Led Initiatives Fund: Ministry-funded Agency Expenditures

Total ministry-funded expenses for the Transfer Payment Recipient to administer and/or deliver this program in the reporting year (cumulative).

# of Individuals Served: Woman/Girl: Indigenous Led Initiatives Fund

A person who self-identifies as woman/girl who requested and received services. Unique, or unduplicated, count of all individuals by their gender (including Indigenous individuals) who received direct services in the funded project in the reporting year. A unique individual served is reported under one gender identity category to avoid duplicate counts. This count represents an active client roster for the year. If the client carries into the next fiscal year, the client is reported once in the new reporting period. “Direct” services include, but are not limited to, counselling, system navigation through case management, and Specialized Accommodation services. Only survivors/individuals at risk of human trafficking that received “direct” services should be reported under this data element. Individuals reached through broad outreach and awareness/education campaigns should not be reported.

Dependents of survivors or individuals at risk of trafficking are not reported under this data element even if they received services. Note: To avoid duplicate counts of the same individual in the reporting year, only report the number of Individuals Served by Gender in the main type of service your project delivers. For example:

  • Specialized Accommodation services that also provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of Specialized Accommodation clients by gender.
  • Counselling services that also do outreach, public awareness and/or provide wrap around supports should only provide a unique count of individuals by gender that received counselling.

The purpose is to report the unique number of clients served by gender identity in the main type of service provided. This will prevent reporting the same individual more