Final Report of the Subcommittee on Domestic Trafficking

With respect to minor victim/witnesses, <strong>the</strong> minor must be accompanied by a parent, next<strong>of</strong> kin, or legal guardian, who must sign all forms on <strong>the</strong> child’s behalf, and accompany <strong>the</strong> childif relocation is necessary. EWAP may be used to pay <strong>the</strong> expenses <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> accompanyingparent(s), next <strong>of</strong> kin, guardian, or care provider. In EWAP cases where <strong>the</strong> parent(s) or legalguardian is not available, <strong>the</strong> appropriate social services agency is contacted so it can assumecustody <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> child. EWAP funds may be used for a care provider or an appointed guardian, butcannot be used to pay for a guardian ad litem.EWAP expenses may include:• Relocation and moving expenses (common carrier, private vehicle, taxi, rentalcar, etc.)• Emergency telephone service to maintain contact with <strong>the</strong> government• Temporary subsistence and housing (e.g., rental deposits, application fees,utilities, etc.)• Emergency needs (clothing, furniture) when must be moved quickly• Child or senior care expenses• Miscellaneous expenses (security enhancements, drug rehabilitation)** EWAP funds are administered by <strong>the</strong> Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys.45