Understanding Human Trafficking Survivor-Centered Approaches

Understanding Human Trafficking Survivor-Centered Approaches

Free Certificate Webinar

March 19, 2021

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

“Survivor-centered,” “survivor-led,” “survivor-informed,” “ally” – these are all terms that are commonly used in the anti-trafficking field, but what do they really mean?

Join us to learn about safe, respectful, and effective anti-trafficking collaboration with survivors.

Contact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Presentation Links and Resources

MEET OUR SPEAKERS:

Bethany Gilot is a National Consultant on anti-human trafficking initiatives from training and program development to state/federal policy. Bethany has years of experience working in the anti-trafficking field both domestically and internationally.  Bethany previously served as the Statewide Human Trafficking Prevention Director for Florida’s state child welfare and juvenile justice agencies. She worked to strengthen systems of care for trafficked youth. She implemented legislation, created agency policy, and oversaw all state-level efforts to identify and serve minor survivors of human trafficking. In addition to public service, Bethany has worked within NGOs serving sex trafficking survivors in Florida and India.

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Jamie Rosseland is a consultant in the field of anti-trafficking work with expertise in the coordination of care and program development for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation, development and implementation of trauma-competent and survivor-centered digital marketing strategies, and has been active in local government and statewide level policy advocacy.

Through sharing her lived experiences and unique perspective, Jamie is committed to change the cultural view of the sex trade and address systems that drive demand. She has experience working as a survivor advocate providing mentorship, court advocacy, and care coordination to youth impacted by sexual exploitation with the Open Doors Outreach Network with Voices for Florida. Jamie has presented at countless community events, statewide summits, and national conferences.

Currently, Jamie serves on the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice’s State Advisory Group and is working with the United Nations University with an international team to develop policy recommendations regarding the intersection of justice systems and human trafficking. She has also been accepted into the 2021 Social Scholar Program at Florida State University, where she is working on earning her degree in interdisciplinary social sciences.

In 2018, Jamie won the Survivor Advocate of the Year award presented by the Florida Attorney General for her outstanding work with exploited youth. When not working in direct services or educating the community, Jamie also utilizes her creative and strategic eye to enhance the marketing and social media campaigns of anti-trafficking nonprofits and consults with academics on research methodologies and practices. Jamie oversees social media strategy and digital outreach efforts for several nonprofits that serve survivors of trafficking.

STAC needs your support to sustain these important webinars. Will you donate today? Each gift helps to bring this vital information to the many people who are empowering survivors and preventing human trafficking. The only way we can maintain these programs and this work is with YOUR help.

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