The initiatives highlighted in the report demonstrate how some Member States are actively building on existing strengths towards the improved protection of victims’ rights during criminal proceedings; greater awareness among at-risk groups such as unaccompanied minors, asylum-seekers, migrant workers and youths; focused public education campaigns in border towns and coastal communities; formalized inter-agency cooperation based on the victim-centred approach; innovative investigation and prosecution tactics; and increased knowledge-sharing among stakeholders on the modalities of trafficking for labour and sexual exploitation, including child trafficking.