The girls are cared for by trained houseparents and shelter mothers and are given guidance and support by a counselor and reintegration officer.

Many girls have been through traumatic experiences and CCPCR feels it is very important that we provide counseling to our beneficiaries to reduce feelings of shame, isolation and fear; and to improve self-sufficiency and self-esteem.

All girls receive medical (including HIV testing) and dental check-ups on arrival at the shelter, as well as medical care if they become sick. In addition CCPCR is instigating an education program to cover basic medical knowledge, especially in the area of reproductive health, as well as providing life-skills training in the areas of nutrition and personal hygiene.

All girls attend primary education at local state schools. CCPCR also provides non-formal education and life-skills lessons at the shelters in addition to vocational skills training to all of the girls.

Due to the nature of their abuse or exploitation, a number of girls require legal assistance. CCPCR partners with the organizations LICADHO and Adhoc that assist with any legal needs. However, there is no strong system in place to encourage beneficiaries to pursue legal cases against abusers. There is a need for staff trained in extracting sensitive information from victims. A high percentage of trafficking cases go unreported, those that do get reported are often not investigated, or if investigated often left not prosecuted due to a lack of legal representation and evidence gathered.

The provisions in the shelters are basic, but offer a place for the children to be children, to grow, laugh and learn together in a safe and loving environment.

CCPCR reviews the programs regularly in order to provide successful and sustainable rehabilitation and reintegration for each girl.

Children are provided with:

*The extent of the vocational programs and special activities are dependent upon funding at any given time.

 

Last year CCPCR received 211 new cases (including one boy) through its NGO network and various stakeholders such as the Social Affairs department, CBPN members, LICADHO, VSNP, Anti-Trafficking Police, RAO and local authorities.

Ø  95 child victims accepted to stay at Svay Rieng shelter.

Ø  116 child victims accepted to stay at Phnom Penh shelter