As a result of the evaluation of the 2002-2006 action plan on trafficking, the Government decided to establish the Danish Anti-Trafficking Centre for the purpose of “securing prepared and coordinated treatment for potential victims of human trafficking while they are staying in Denmark”. The Centre:

• coordinates the National Referral Mechanism which has been established as a dialogue and reference system in regard to combating trafficking;
• coordinates and contributes to improving social activities in this area, also in regard to cross-sectoral efforts;
• undertakes knowledge collection in this area by developing methods, drawing up annual situation reports and upgrading employees' competencies etc;
• has set up both a national and regional reference group to ensure knowledge sharing between actors in the area, such as the police, social organisations and authorities etc. and between the local teams throughout the country; and
• works closely with all relevant authorities, including the police to ensure that foreign women caught in prostitution get in contact with the outreach staff members from the Centre as soon as possible.