Thirty recruits of the Guyana Fire Service are receiving specialised training to recognise the signs of human trafficking, identify potential victims and respond appropriately to suspected cases.
The training aims to strengthen frontline awareness and improve efforts to protect potential victims.
Organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the secretariat of the Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons, the session is being held on Tuesday at the Guyana Fire Service Training School in Leonora, West Coast Demerara.
The programme covers the different forms of exploitation, indicators of trafficking and the vulnerabilities of adult and child victims. It also examines the importance of a human rights-based approach when dealing with suspected victims.
Inspector Marilyn Rodney, Head of the Guyana Police Force’s Trafficking in Persons Unit, is among the presenters’ guiding participants on identifying potential victims and understanding the circumstances that may indicate exploitation.
The recruits are also being briefed on offences under the Combating Trafficking in Persons Act No. 7 of 2023, providing them with a better understanding of the legal framework governing the detection and prosecution of trafficking-related offences.
Through case studies, role play and group discussions, recruits will explore practical scenarios and learn the appropriate reporting and referral procedures.
The training brings together representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministerial Task Force Secretariat and the Guyana Police Force’s Trafficking in Persons Unit. DPI
