Organisations most likely to be the first ones to identify a presumed victim
- Police
- Immigration authorities
- Social services
- Child Welfare services
- Health services
- NGOs
There is no single government agency or designated non-state actor with the primary responsibility for identifying victims of trafficking in Norway. The responsibility to identify presumed victims rests with all professions that may come into contact with victims through their work. In principle all agencies , organizations and individuals who find themselves with grounds for concern that a person may be subject to human trafficking, have the statutory duty to identify the person concerned as a possible victim and refer the person to the relevant authorities and assistance programmes. Every person presumed to be a victim of trafficking is treated as such and will be offered access to assistance and protection. There is no obligation for victims to co-operate in an investigation or act as witnesses during the recovery and reflection period.