Trafficking Abbreviations & Definitions
- Freedom Firm USA
- Jan 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 2
Below are a few common abbreviations and definitions used in our rescue updates.
164 Statement - A 164 statement is a voluntary statement in which the victim shares her experience at the brothel and names of the accused. This is an important statement to help convict the victim's offenders.
ACP - Assistant Commissioner of Police
AHTU - Anti Human Trafficking Unit
CP - Commissioner of Police
CWC - Child Welfare Committee
FIR - First Information Report
Foreigners Act, 1946 - defines who qualifies as a foreigner, grants the Indian government authority to control their presence, and mandates procedures like registration, reporting, and detention for violations. The Act allows the government to deport foreigners who engage in illegal activities, and it outlines penalties for non-compliance.
IPC - Indian Penal Code
ITPA - Immoral Traffic Prevention Act
OSP - One Stop Center (OSC): A temporary shelter "intended to support women affected by violence, in private and public spaces, within the family, community and at the workplace."
PITA - Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act
POCSO - Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act
SP - Superintendent of Police
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