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SUMMARY:Supporting Black Survivors in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Ujima for a powerful capacity-building webinar focused on the unique experiences of Black survivors living in rural communities. This session will explore the challenges survivors face when navigating limited resources\, geographic isolation\, and culturally specific barriers to safety and support. \nParticipants will gain practical strategies for culturally responsive safety planning\, learn how community plays a vital role in survivor safety\, and engage in meaningful conversations about the strengths and complexities of supporting survivors in rural spaces. \nThursday\, May 28\, 2026\n2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET \nThis webinar is ideal for advocates\, service providers\, community leaders\, and anyone committed to strengthening support for Black survivors in rural communities. \nRegister today to reserve your spot. \n Register Here
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/supporting-black-survivors-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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SUMMARY:Empoderando a las comunidades para saber si: ¿Es trata de personas\, explotación o algo más? | Empowering Communities to Know: Is it Human Trafficking\, Exploitation\, or Something Else?
DESCRIPTION:Presentado completamente en español\, con subtítulos en inglés\, este programa está dirigido a toda persona interesada en aprender los conceptos básicos sobre la trata de personas. Diseñado para la comunidad hispanohablante y sus aliados\, el programa contará con presentadores que brindarán información sobre cómo reconocer situaciones de trata sexual y laboral\, cómo responder de manera segura\, cómo ayudar a las personas víctimas de trata sexual y laboral\, y cómo prevenir la trata de personas. Proporcionaremos a los miembros de la comunidad las herramientas necesarias para conectar a adultos y niños vulnerables con recursos de apoyo. Juntos\, podemos ser los ojos y los oídos de la fuerza laboral de nuestra comunidad para reconocer las señales de trata de personas y actuar. \n¿Quiénes deberían asistir? \nEste programa está enfocado en educar y empoderar a todos\, incluyendo a personas en todo tipo de lugares de trabajo (agricultura\, hospitalidad\, construcción y otros servicios)\, comunidades religiosas\, servicios sociales\, organizaciones sin fines de lucro\, grupos vecinales\, padres\, estudiantes\, maestros\, el sistema de justicia\, el sector de la salud y al público en general\, para que puedan entender cómo identificar situaciones de trata sexual o laboral y tomar acción. \nLos temas y ejemplos estarán enfocados en la comunidad latina\, en quienes podrían estar en riesgo de trata y en quienes podrían proporcionar recursos o educar a otros. Alentamos a miembros de la comunidad que puedan encontrarse con víctimas y sobrevivientes de trata sexual y laboral\, o que deseen brindarles apoyo\, a realizar una capacitación inicial para aprender qué es la trata de personas\, comprender las tácticas de los traficantes\, conocer mejor las respuestas y necesidades de las víctimas y sobrevivientes\, y aprender cómo apoyarlas. \n====================== \n \nPresented entirely in Spanish\, with English subtitles\, this program is for anyone interested in learning the basics of human trafficking. Designed for the Spanish-speaking community and their allies\, presenters will provide information on how to recognize both sex and labor trafficking situations\, how to safely respond\, how to get help to those who are sex and labor trafficked\, and how to prevent human trafficking. We will equip community members with the skills needed to link vulnerable adults and children to supportive resources. Together\, we can be the eyes and ears of our community’s workforce to recognize the signs of trafficking and take action. \nWho Should Attend: \nThis program is focused on educating and empowering everyone\, including those in workplaces of all kinds (agriculture\, hospitality\, construction\, and other services)\, faith communities\, social services\, non-profit organizations\, neighborhood groups\, parents\, students\, teachers\, the justice system\, healthcare\, and everyone\, so they can understand how to spot sex or labor trafficking situations and take action. \nTopics and examples will focus on the Latino community\, who might be at risk of trafficking\, and those who might be able to provide resources or educate others. We welcome community members who may encounter or support victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking and who want an initial training session to learn what human trafficking is\, understand traffickers’ tactics\, gain insights into victims’ and survivors’ responses and needs\, and how to support victims and survivors. \nBios: \n \nVania Aguilar\, Ed.D. FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (FSU CAHR) \nDr. Aguilar is a program director at FSU CAHR and has had DOJ accreditation since 2013. She assists victims of violent crimes\, including trafficking\, asylum seekers\, DACA recipients\, and refugees\, in seeking immigration relief. In addition\, she is a board member of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center and coordinates several efforts with community partners to support victims and survivors of crime\, as well as other immigrants who may qualify for various services. \nLa Dra. Aguilar es directora de programas en el FSU CAHR y ha sido acreditada por el Departamento de Justicia para representar a personas en casos de inmigración desde 2013. Ella da asistencia legal principalmente a víctimas de crímenes violentos\, incluyendo a víctimas de trata de personas\, a refugiados\, en casos de asilo\, y de DACA\, quienes pueden calificar para un remedio migratorio. Además\, forma parte de la junta directiva de Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center y coordina varias iniciativas con organizaciones de la comunidad para apoyar a víctimas de crímenes y a otras personas inmigrantes que pueden calificar para diversos servicios. \n \nShayla Gonzalez\, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay \nShayla Gonzalez holds a B.A. in Criminology with a minor in Forensic Behavioral Health from the University of South Florida. She has contributed to research on mental health services and their impact in the Tampa Bay community through her work with the USF SPRUCE Lab. Shayla has direct experience supporting survivors of sexual assault through her work with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay\, and currently serves as a Sexual Assault Services and Mental Health Ambassador\, leading community outreach and facilitating trainings on human trafficking awareness and prevention. \nShayla Gonzalez recibió un bachillerato en Criminología con una subespecialización en Salud Conductual Forense por la Universidad del Sur de Florida. Ha contribuido a investigaciones sobre los servicios de salud mental y su impacto en la comunidad de Tampa Bay a través de su trabajo con el laboratorio USF SPRUCE. Cuenta con experiencia directa en el apoyo a sobrevivientes de agresión sexual mediante su labor en el Crisis Center of Tampa Bay y actualmente se desempeña como Embajadora de Servicios para Víctimas de Agresión Sexual y Salud Mental\, liderando iniciativas de alcance comunitario y facilitando capacitaciones sobre la concienciación y prevención de la trata de personas. \n \nGraciela Marquina\, MSW\, The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) \nGraciela Marquina is the Community Service Advocate at the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center. A skilled interviewer of victims and survivors of labor and sex trafficking\, she is a passionate advocate for systemic change and community resilience. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit organizations and provides training and education on human trafficking to communities across the state\, including NGOs and government agencies. A dedicated social worker with a Master of Social Work degree\, she is deeply committed to ending human trafficking. \nGraciela Marquina es Promotora de Servicios Comunitarios en el Centro de Sobrevivencia y Prosperidad Comunitaria. Es trabajadora social con amplia experiencia en la entrevista a víctimas y sobrevivientes de trata de personas\, tanto laboral como sexual. Le apasiona trabajar por el cambio del sistema y el fortalecimiento de las comunidades. Cuenta con una sólida trayectoria en organizaciones sin fines de lucro y brinda capacitación y educación sobre la trata de personas a diversas comunidades\, incluyendo ONG y agencias gubernamentales. Es titulada con una Maestría en Trabajo Social y está profundamente comprometida con la erradicación de la trata de personas. \n Register Here\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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SUMMARY:STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (July 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Webinar Series Program is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking\, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors\, their families\, workplaces\, and society both in our home towns and worldwide. \nThroughout this series\, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking\, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors\, law enforcement officials\, anti-trafficking advocates\, legal professionals\, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics\, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online\, identification of trafficking situations\, familial trafficking\, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking\, the psychological and physical toll on survivors\, legal frameworks and strategies\, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention. \nOur goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize\, prevent\, and safely respond to both sex and labor trafficking. Whether you are a concerned citizen\, a professional in a related field\, a faith community member\, and educator\, a business person\, or someone seeking to make a difference\, this webinar series will provide valuable information and actionable steps to support survivors and fortify your family and community. Join us and contribute to the global fight against this exploitation. \nWebinar descriptions\, registration\, and speaker info: Coming Soon\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000
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SUMMARY:STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Aug 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Webinar Series Program is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking\, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors\, their families\, workplaces\, and society both in our home towns and worldwide. \nThroughout this series\, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking\, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors\, law enforcement officials\, anti-trafficking advocates\, legal professionals\, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics\, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online\, identification of trafficking situations\, familial trafficking\, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking\, the psychological and physical toll on survivors\, legal frameworks and strategies\, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention. \nOur goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize\, prevent\, and safely respond to both sex and labor trafficking. Whether you are a concerned citizen\, a professional in a related field\, a faith community member\, and educator\, a business person\, or someone seeking to make a difference\, this webinar series will provide valuable information and actionable steps to support survivors and fortify your family and community. Join us and contribute to the global fight against this exploitation. \nWebinar descriptions\, registration\, and speaker info: Coming Soon\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-aug-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
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SUMMARY:STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Sept 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Webinar Series Program is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking\, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors\, their families\, workplaces\, and society both in our home towns and worldwide. \nThroughout this series\, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking\, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors\, law enforcement officials\, anti-trafficking advocates\, legal professionals\, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics\, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online\, identification of trafficking situations\, familial trafficking\, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking\, the psychological and physical toll on survivors\, legal frameworks and strategies\, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention. \nOur goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize\, prevent\, and safely respond to both sex and labor trafficking. Whether you are a concerned citizen\, a professional in a related field\, a faith community member\, and educator\, a business person\, or someone seeking to make a difference\, this webinar series will provide valuable information and actionable steps to support survivors and fortify your family and community. Join us and contribute to the global fight against this exploitation. \nWebinar descriptions\, registration\, and speaker info: Coming Soon\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-sept-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260522T132119
CREATED:20251008T175432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T175432Z
UID:10837-1792155600-1792161000@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Webinar Series Program is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking\, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors\, their families\, workplaces\, and society both in our home towns and worldwide. \nThroughout this series\, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking\, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors\, law enforcement officials\, anti-trafficking advocates\, legal professionals\, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics\, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online\, identification of trafficking situations\, familial trafficking\, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking\, the psychological and physical toll on survivors\, legal frameworks and strategies\, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention. \nOur goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize\, prevent\, and safely respond to both sex and labor trafficking. Whether you are a concerned citizen\, a professional in a related field\, a faith community member\, and educator\, a business person\, or someone seeking to make a difference\, this webinar series will provide valuable information and actionable steps to support survivors and fortify your family and community. Join us and contribute to the global fight against this exploitation. \nWebinar descriptions\, registration\, and speaker info: Coming Soon\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260522T132119
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SUMMARY:STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Webinar Series Program is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking\, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors\, their families\, workplaces\, and society both in our home towns and worldwide. \nThroughout this series\, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking\, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors\, law enforcement officials\, anti-trafficking advocates\, legal professionals\, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics\, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online\, identification of trafficking situations\, familial trafficking\, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking\, the psychological and physical toll on survivors\, legal frameworks and strategies\, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention. \nOur goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize\, prevent\, and safely respond to both sex and labor trafficking. Whether you are a concerned citizen\, a professional in a related field\, a faith community member\, and educator\, a business person\, or someone seeking to make a difference\, this webinar series will provide valuable information and actionable steps to support survivors and fortify your family and community. Join us and contribute to the global fight against this exploitation. \nWebinar descriptions\, registration\, and speaker info: Coming Soon\n====================== \nSTAC 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.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/stac-third-friday-webinar-series-program-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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