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SUMMARY:Talking Circle Series: Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities
DESCRIPTION:Most victims of human trafficking do not self-identify or seek help because of the profound and prolonged trauma they experience. Traffickers often deceive victims with false promises of love\, a good job\, or a stable life\, then lure or force them into trafficking; a trafficker may even look like an intimate partner. Recognizing the signs of trafficking and knowing how to offer support is critical in helping a victim heal. Join a panel of American Indians and Alaska Natives as they discuss identifying\, reaching\, and supporting the healing of potential victims of trafficking. Listen to their insight as they answer participant’s questions and share information about enriching cultural perspective and understanding for anti-trafficking work\, recognizing the signs of human trafficking\, and accessing non-competitive federal funding to support Tribes in their victim services work. \n REGISTER
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/talking-circle-series-supporting-survivors-of-human-trafficking-in-tribal-communities/
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SUMMARY:Justice on the Block: Answering Questions About Student Housing\, Landlord-tenant Issues & More
DESCRIPTION:Legal Services of North Florida\, Inc. is having a legal clinic taking place on Thursday\, September 22nd at Trinity United Methodist Church. LSNF will be providing free legal advice and we will also be partnering with different community organizations such as DISC\, Bond Community Health Center\, and PHI. These organizations will be addressing different community needs such as helping expecting mothers\, as well as individuals without health insurance.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/justice-on-the-block-answering-questions-about-student-housing-landlord-tenant-issues-more/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Justice System
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T150000
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SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in the Non-Profit Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Sex and labor trafficking victims\, adults and youth\, are trafficked and exploited in plain sight\, including at our area businesses and workplaces. How those of us in the non-profit world who are employees and managers safely recognize and respond to trafficking situations in ways that protect trafficking victims and the workplace? Children and adults who are trafficked and who are vulnerable to being trafficked need the eyes and ears of our community’s workforce to know how to recognize trafficking situations. At the same time\, past or current human trafficking survivors are very likely to be among our area’s non-profit client populations.  \nThis in person session an interactive and live presentation of the online STACPRO training program\, tailored to non-profits because they are BOTH workplaces AND organizations whose work includes and empowering community members and perhaps supporting sex and labor trafficking survivors. While STACPRO is available online and on demand\, the advantage of attending this program LIVE and in person is that you will be able to ask questions and participate with other non-profit attendees throughout.  \nEvent location:\nSunshine Health\n2525 S. Monroe Street\, Suite 1\nTallahassee\, Florida 32311 \nPlease visit our in person event registration page as this event has limited availability. Click here to register. \nImportant notice: In order to get credit for attending this program and receive a certificate to count your agency toward a STACPRO Certified Business\, each attendee has to go to https://stacpro.org/ click on “start the free training” and then complete the “login to enroll” process.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/recognizing-and-responding-to-human-trafficking-in-the-non-profit-workplace-3/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T165404Z
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SUMMARY:When Ministry Gets Messy; Keeping Your Congregation Safe
DESCRIPTION:Will Be Held Virtually Via ZOOM!\nFree Training Workshop\nSeptember 21\, 2022 10 am to 12 pm via Zoom\nHosted by: Gateway to Fr33dom Human Trafficking Task Force \n REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/when-ministry-gets-messy-keeping-your-congregation-safe/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T143000
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SUMMARY:Talking about Human Trafficking:  Guidance for Caregivers and Youth
DESCRIPTION:Download the presentation slides \nThe Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) and The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) invite you to our Monthly 3rd Friday Community Training Program: \nTalking about Human Trafficking: Guidance for Caregivers and Youth \nThis FREE webinar one of the “Third Friday” community training events hosted by BBCAHT and STAC to inform and engage the North Florida community and beyond. We are happy to extend this invitation to friends and colleagues – please join us! \nMyths and misconceptions about human trafficking are among the top reasons why sex and labor trafficking persist. Youth\, as well as their parents and grandparents can be trafficked – as well be traffickers. Family members who do not know how to recognize the signs and indications that their children or grandchildren are being groomed or targeted by traffickers can also be both charmed and duped by traffickers. Traffickers’ grooming often starts online with social media and gaming apps\, contradicting the prevalent misconception that youth are “snatched” from parking lots or street corners. How should caregivers speak to youth about sex and labor trafficking – to inform and protect them? How can youth help each other to be safe from traffickers? How can youth be aware of whether adults in their lives are being groomed and trafficked? Presenters will cover these and many more issues\, including new tools and helpful resources. \nPRESENTERS: Charlie Jackson\, Regional Advocate\, Whole Child Leon – ODON; Graciela Marquina\, Community Services Advocate\, STAC; Jamie Rosseland\, Human Trafficking Subject Matter Expert; Kyya Smith\, Account Coordinator\, SalterMitchell PR \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee. Contact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080 \nAUDIO will be provided through your computer. Attendance is limited. Please join early. \nClick here to register with us for this meeting or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/ysz5ffe2 \nIf you have technical questions or concerns\, please contact Center Support staff at  centersupport@usf.edu \nwebinar sponsors \nwebinar sponsors \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\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/talking-about-human-trafficking-guidance-for-caregivers-and-youth/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Training and Awareness
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CREATED:20220908T112327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T112327Z
UID:7946-1663167600-1663178400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Justice on the Block: Answering Questions About Student Housing\, Landlord-tenant Issues & More
DESCRIPTION:Legal Services of North Florida\, Inc. is having a legal clinic taking place Wednesday\, September 14th at Maranatha Church. LSNF will be providing free legal advice and we will also be partnering with different community organizations such as DISC\, Bond Community Health Center\, and PHI. These organizations will be addressing different community needs such as helping expecting mothers\, as well as individuals without health insurance.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/justice-on-the-block-answering-questions-about-student-housing-landlord-tenant-issues-more-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Justice System
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220809T205242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T174027Z
UID:7864-1663063200-1663068600@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in the Non-Profit Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Sex and labor trafficking victims\, adults and youth\, are trafficked and exploited in plain sight\, including at our area businesses and workplaces. How those of us in the non-profit world who are employees and managers safely recognize and respond to trafficking situations in ways that protect trafficking victims and the workplace? Children and adults who are trafficked and who are vulnerable to being trafficked need the eyes and ears of our community’s workforce to know how to recognize trafficking situations. At the same time\, past or current human trafficking survivors are very likely to be among our area’s non-profit client populations.  \nThis in person session an interactive and live presentation of the online STACPRO training program\, tailored to non-profits because they are BOTH workplaces AND organizations whose work includes and empowering community members and perhaps supporting sex and labor trafficking survivors. While STACPRO is available online and on demand\, the advantage of attending this program LIVE and in person is that you will be able to ask questions and participate with other non-profit attendees throughout.  \nEvent location:\nSunshine Health\n2525 S. Monroe Street\, Suite 1\nTallahassee\, Florida 32311 \nPlease visit our in person event registration page as this event has limited availability. Click here to register. \nImportant notice: In order to get credit for attending this program and receive a certificate to count your agency toward a STACPRO Certified Business\, each attendee has to go to https://stacpro.org/ click on “start the free training” and then complete the “login to enroll” process.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/recognizing-and-responding-to-human-trafficking-in-the-non-profit-workplace-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T140000
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CREATED:20220817T112605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T112605Z
UID:7884-1662800400-1662818400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Health Fair and Social Services - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Please join PAEC as they present: Health Fair and Social Services – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage \nThe event will include: \n\nMexican Consulate\nLegal Services\nHealth Evaluations\nNutrition\nBlood Press Check\nFolkloric Dance\nEducation Services\n\nLocation: \nPAEC\n315 N. Key St.\, Quincy\, Florida 32351 \n \nEvent September final spanish flyer
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/health-fair-and-social-services-celebrating-hispanic-heritage/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T093000
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CREATED:20220809T202429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T204136Z
UID:7858-1661247000-1661252400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in the Non-Profit Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Sex and labor trafficking victims\, adults and youth\, are trafficked and exploited in plain sight\, including at our area businesses and workplaces. How those of us in the non-profit world who are employees and managers safely recognize and respond to trafficking situations in ways that protect trafficking victims and the workplace? Children and adults who are trafficked and who are vulnerable to being trafficked need the eyes and ears of our community’s workforce to know how to recognize trafficking situations. \nAt the same time\, past or current human trafficking survivors are very likely to be among our area’s non-profit client populations. This is a virtual online event of the STACPRO training program\, tailored to non-profits because they are BOTH workplaces AND organizations whose work includes and empowering community members and perhaps supporting sex and labor trafficking survivors. \nPlease visit our event sponsor United Partners for Human Services registration page as this event has limited availability. Click here to register. \nImportant notice: In order to get credit for attending this program and receive a certificate to count your agency toward a STACPRO Certified Business\, each attendee has to go to https://stacpro.org/ click on “start the free training” and then complete the “login to enroll” process.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/recognizing-and-responding-to-human-trafficking-in-the-non-profit-workplace/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220728T143832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T191352Z
UID:7834-1660914000-1660919400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking & Refugees: Realities and Responses
DESCRIPTION:The Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) and The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)\ninvite you to our Monthly 3rd Friday Community Training Program: \nHuman Trafficking & Refugees – Realities and Responses \n \nDownload the presentation: Human Trafficking and Immigration Refugees and Unaccompanied Children \nThis free webinar one of the “Third Friday” community training events hosted by BBCAHT and STAC to inform and engage the North Florida community and beyond. We are happy to extend this invitation to friends and colleagues – please join us! \nIt is no secret that vulnerable populations are much more at risk of being trafficked than others. Two groups that fall into that category are refugees and unaccompanied minors. People who are forced to flee leave behind their homes\, their community support networks\, and often end up socially and culturally isolated. They may lack access to resources\, livelihood opportunities\, and even legal status. These and other factors contribute to making refugees and unaccompanied minors targets for traffickers. Please join us for a discussion about the intersection between refugees and unaccompanied minors and human trafficking. \nPresenters:\nKristina Bailey\, Anti-Trafficking Program Supervisor\, International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Tallahassee;\nKristina Montes\, Child Protection Coordinator\, South Florida\, IRC in Miami;\nCristobal Perez\, Deputy Dir. of Programs & Data\, Coalition for Independent Living Options \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee. \nContact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080 \n  \n\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/human-trafficking-refugees-realities-and-responses/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220804T184250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T184250Z
UID:7851-1660831200-1660842000@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:3rd Quarter Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held via WebEx.  Registration/log-in information is below.  You must register for this event. \nIf you would like to join us\, please contact Kelli. \n____________________________________________ \nKellianne Dougherty invites you to attend a Web seminar using Webex. \nEvent Number: 2761 709 5130 \nEvent Password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved\, you will receive instructions for joining the event. \n——————————————————- \nTo join this online event \n——————————————————- \n\nGo to https://usao.webex.com/usao/j.php?MTID=ec1cf161ec29d1eb42593e5cf3d70f108\nEnter the event password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved\, you will receive instructions for joining the event.\nClick “Join Now”.\nFollow the instructions that appear on your screen to join the teleconference.\n\n——————————————————- \nTo only join the audio conference \n——————————————————- \nThis event requires registration. After your registration has been approved\, you will receive instructions for joining the event. \nCan’t join the event? \nhttps://collaborationhelp.cisco.com/article/WBX000029055 \nIf you are a host\, click here to view host information: \nhttps://usao.webex.com/usao/j.php?MTID=ef459386dc2476ec185db64c6c73614a8 \n\nhttps://www.webex.com
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/3rd-quarter-big-bend-coalition-against-human-trafficking-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220811T152753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T152753Z
UID:7876-1660748400-1660753800@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Preventing and Intervening in the Labor Trafficking of Students
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education\, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools\, the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join the next webinar in this series\, Preventing and Intervening in the Labor Trafficking of Students\, scheduled for: \nWednesday\, August 17\, 2022 from 3:00-4:15pm ET/ \n REGISTER TODAY\nIn the United States\, the primary job of school-aged young people is that of student\, but this is not the case for all our young people. In 2021\, the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund estimated that global child labor\, including child labor trafficking\, rose from 152 million in 2016 to 160 million children in 2020 (International Labour Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund\, 2021). Child labor trafficking doesn’t just happen in other countries\, it also takes place here in the United States. Students who are forced to work long hours\, often before they can complete schoolwork\, or in dangerous jobs are less equipped to achieve in school given the trauma of their forced labor. In this webinar\, we will explore what labor trafficking looks like in the United States and talk to subject matter experts\, individuals with lived experience\, and practitioners about how you can support students who are involved in labor trafficking. \nSpeakers\n\nRuth Ryder\, Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education\, U.S. Department of Education\nKatherine Kaufka Walts\, Director\, Center for Human Rights of Children\, Loyola University\, Chicago\, IL\nSheri Lochridge Combs\, Senior Program Manager\, Human Trafficking Special Populations\, Covenant House New Orleans\, LA\nYuri Guerrero\, Lived Experience Expert and Advocate\, TX\n\nThis webinar will be recorded and posted to the event page a day after the event. The event page link is here: https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/events/webinar/human-trafficking-webinar-series-preventing-and-intervening-labor-trafficking \nNCSSLE does not offer certificates or CEUs\, but if you email ncssle@air.org after the event we can confirm your participation.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/preventing-and-intervening-in-the-labor-trafficking-of-students/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220721T154806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T154841Z
UID:7798-1660662000-1660669200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:The Crossover Between Sex and Labor Trafficking: Elevation Without Segregation
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour-long survivor panel focuses on the intersections across the labor and sex trafficking industries. It will include audience interactions\, and a live Q&A. Hear the perspective and insights from lived experience experts as they discuss the importance of co-identification and reflect on experiences often overlooked by the anti-trafficking movement. This conversation will analyze how providers can better impact identification and direct service needs without segregating survivors by trafficking type. By recognizing the frequency at which sex and labor trafficking intersect\, we can allow those with lived experience to identify the commonalities and work to destigmatize and uplift survivor experiences. Help us empower survivors by offering more opportunities for understanding\, healing\, and self-sufficiency. \nIs this event for me? This event is intended for providers with an understanding of labor trafficking\, sex trafficking\, and trauma-informed service delivery. \n REGSITER TODAY\n  \nModerator – Jaimee Johnson. Jaimee Johnson is a lived experience expert on domestic sex trafficking with experience in the intersect of labor trafficking. She is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Sisters of the Streets. She also holds the title of mother\, motivational speaker\, advocate\, first responder\, consultant\, social media marketer\, entrepreneur\, and activist. Sisters of the Streets focuses on empowering those impacted by sexual exploitation and providing harm reduction as a solution. Mrs.Johnson integrates her lived experience into her work by providing mentorship and resources to those desiring to transition out of that lifestyle while focusing on empowering the community to be a part of the solutions while identifying and addressing root issues that allow exploitation to thrive. \nPanelist – Ashley Maha’a.  Ashley Maha’a is a Mixed-race Native Hawaiian\, born and raised on the east side of O’ahu. In 2020\, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Criminal Justice and a focus on forensic sciences. She is a member of the MMNHWG Taskforce in Hawai’i\, a Community Expert Consultant for the DHHS Victims of Human Trafficking Native communities\, and a founding member of the advisory group Community Against Exploitation Hawai’i. Her contributions and collaborations extend to local organizations as well as to the continent for Nationally and Internationally recognized organizations. In addition\, she is a mother\, peer mentor\, community organizer\, and subject matter expert. \nPanelist – Eric Harris.  Eric Harris is an international consultant and field expert in the area of human trafficking education and advocacy. With 10 years of experience in the field. He has a bachelor’s in social work and is an alum of Anderson University Indiana. Human Trafficking field consultant for the state of\, Indiana. National Association of Social Workers member and is a graduate of the Human Trafficking Leadership Academy through National.HumanTrafficking Training and Technical Center and the Heal Trafficking MGH institute train the trainer academy 2020. Consulted and trained for: Polaris project\, NHTTAC\, OTIP\, Freedom Network\, DHS\, North County Lifeline Community Advisory Board\, Indianan Law enforcement Cadets\, Sane Nurses\, and social work students\, Department of Child Services\, San Diego County Child protective services\, Child welfare services\, Juvenal Corrections\, Cambridge University\,  and the Survivor alliance. \nPanelist – Hazel Fasthorse.  My name is Hazel Fasthorse\, and I am a human trafficking specialist and victims liaison. I specialize in crimes against indigenous people\, intergenerational trauma\, and systemic abuse. I am a survivor of CSEC\, child trafficking\, and cult abuse.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/the-crossover-between-sex-and-labor-trafficking-elevation-without-segregation/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220719T160936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T161139Z
UID:7793-1660057200-1660062600@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Service Provision at the Intersection of Sex Work and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the second training as part of the Sex Work and Human Trafficking series presented by Freedom Network Training Institute! This training will build upon the foundation provided in the introductory training. During this session\, attendees will learn the following: \n\nPractical ways that service providers can support access to safety and resources for people in the sex trade.\nThoughtful application of trauma-informed and person-centered services for people in the sex trade.\n\nRegistration Cost: $30 \n REGISTER HERE\n*If you wish to access the recording of the introductory training for a small fee\, please email training@freedomnetworkusa.org.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/service-provision-at-the-intersection-of-sex-work-and-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T144614Z
UID:7796-1659535200-1659538800@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:The Public Health Response to Human Trafficking: A Look-Back and a Step Forward
DESCRIPTION:Professionals working with and serving communities at risk of human trafficking increasingly use public health strategies to establish evidence-informed\, data-driven responses to human trafficking. “The Public Health Response to Human Trafficking: A Look-Back and a Step Forward\,” published by Public Health Reports (PHR) and sponsored by the Office on Trafficking in Persons\, expands the current evidence base and highlights the strengths of using a public health approach when preventing and responding to human trafficking. \nThe authors in this supplement explore the efficacy of individual and communal\npublic health interventions and describe the tools used by professionals and systems of care to respond to human trafficking. \nJoin the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health\, PHR\, and OTIP for a discussion of this supplemental issue of PHR and hear directly from those involved in the development of the supplement and the authors of two articles: Addressing Racism in the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking of Black Girls: The Role of Public Health Critical Race Praxis and Applying Telemental Health Services for Adults Experiencing Trafficking. \n REGSITER TODAY
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/the-public-health-response-to-human-trafficking-a-look-back-and-a-step-forward/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220712T172524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T172536Z
UID:7780-1658399400-1658446200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Forced Labor Around the World
DESCRIPTION:A Discussion on the ILO’s New Global Estimates of Modern Slavery Report \nNOTE: In-person attendance at this event will be limited to 50 people. If in-person seating is still available\, you will have the option to indicate whether you intend to attend virtually or in-person on the registration form. \nPlease join us for a moderated discussion at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) on the new Global Estimates on Modern Slavery report\, which is a collaboration by the International Labour Organization (ILO)\, the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and Walk Free. \nThe report\, released every 4-5 years\, delves into the global manifestation of modern slavery\, looks at how the situation has evolved\, and what remains to be done if we are to meet our collective goal to end forced labor\, modern slavery\, and human trafficking by 2030\, and to end child labor by 2025. \nDiscussing the findings of the report and its implications for U.S. policy will be Thea Lee\, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor and Kevin Cassidy\, Director of the ILO Office for the United States and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations\, with additional panelists to be announced. Marti Flacks\, CSIS Human Rights Initiative Director & Khosravi Chair in Principled Internationalism\, will moderate. \n Webinar Registration
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/forced-labor-around-the-world/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220714T130343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T130343Z
UID:7784-1658329200-1658332800@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Trafficking\, Incarceration\, & Survival: How the Criminal Legal System Harms Victims
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour event followed by a 30-minute interactive panel Q&A will explain how forced criminality fits within the labor trafficking paradigm. Hear from survivors and other experts as they discuss what it looks like when survivors are forced to commit crimes. Increase your understanding of what it looks like when an underlying criminal offense is a part of a victim’s exploitation. Listen to survivor experiences of the consequences of wrongful prosecution and play your part in creating a solution to a criminal legal system that does not fully recognize all victims. \nIs this webinar for me? This event is meant for providers who have existing knowledge of labor trafficking and are aware of best practices in client rapport building and support. \n Webinar Registration
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/trafficking-incarceration-survival-how-the-criminal-legal-system-harms-victims/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220706T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T191444Z
UID:7770-1657890000-1657895400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking & Immigration: Rights\, Remedies\, and Responses
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation_Immigration  \nAcross the board\, there is often confusion around how to assist foreign-born survivors of human trafficking. This training will help demystify the barriers and clarify misunderstandings surrounding assisting both children and adults\, specifically around immigration relief options. We will dissect example case scenarios agencies may have run into\, and offer solutions to better equip our leaders and anyone in the community who might come in contact with immigrants\, including social services providers\, justice system representatives\, child welfare professionals\, the faith community\, students and educators\, and more. \nPresenters: Vania Aguilar\, M.S.\, Program Manager\, FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights and Daniela Donoso\, J.D.\, Equal Justice Works Fellow\, Immigration Law\, Legal Services of North Florida \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee. Contact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080 \n Webinar Registration\nABOUT OUR PRESENTERS: \nVania Aguilar\, M.S.\, Program Manager \nMs. Aguilar is a program manager at CAHR\, where she oversees the administrative work of the Center. She has been working with the Center since 2001. She conducts trainings on human trafficking for various groups in the community. In addition\, she oversees the Center’s case management and service provision for human trafficking victims and victims of other crimes. She has developed curriculum for the Florida Department of Education and Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of Education on human trafficking. She was granted BIA Accreditation in 2013 and is assisting clients with their VAWA\, DACA\, Adjustment of Status\, asylum\, SIJS\, TPS\, U and T visa application submissions.  She has assisted over 300 refugees adjust their status to lawful permanent residence and helps them apply for their citizenship. She has established direct connections with prosecutors\, victim advocates and law enforcement officials throughout the state.  She works very closely with them to secure the necessary documentation to apply for immigration relief for clients who are victims of crimes and to apply for any other forms of relief under the Victim’s Compensation Program. She serves as a co-chair for the Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking Survivor Support Committee.  On behalf of the coalition\, she has written co-eds\, has participated on radio show interviews to discuss how Florida is affected by human trafficking\, conducted presentations and outreach initiatives.  In addition\, she serves on the Social Justice Committee of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center\, a non-profit that assists victims and survivors of human trafficking in the second judicial circuit. She received a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Multilingual/Multicultural Education from Florida State University. In addition to working for the CAHR\, Ms. Aguilar taught for Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Tallahassee from 2005 to 2022 where she taught evening classes to English learners from around the world.   She was the lead teacher for the on-line English classes at ACE.  She conducted classes for adult students in which she incorporated information about services and remedies for victims of various crimes including human trafficking and prepared students for their citizenship process. Currently\, she is pursuing a doctorate degree in Learning Design and Performance Technology. \nDaniela Donoso\nDaniela Donoso serves as an Equal Justice Works Fellow\, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig\, LLP and The Florida Bar Foundation\, and hosted by Legal Services of North Florida. Donoso designed her fellowship to be a comprehensive immigration advocacy program in North Florida to serve immigrants who are low income and/or crime victims and establish immigration protocols\, procedures\, and resources for LSNF staff and community partners. Daniela\, a past DACA recipient\, knows what it is like to have your life shifted by fear and uncertainty because of the broken immigration system. Her personal and professional experience working with marginalized communities has instilled an altruistic spirit that makes her uniquely suited for this Fellowship. Donoso received her law degree from Florida State University College of Law and became a Florida barred attorney in April of 2021. Donoso received ger bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University. She spent her undergraduate and graduate time working for the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights\, gaining mentors and experience in immigration and anti-trafficking advocacy.  \n  \n\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/human-trafficking-immigration-rights-remedies-and-responses/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Labor Trafficking,Legal Services,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220517T142909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T142909Z
UID:7703-1655730000-1655737200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:SOAR to Health and Wellness Training
DESCRIPTION:Join NHTTAC for a free 2-hour live SOAR to Health and Wellness training that teaches providers how to identify and respond to human trafficking. \nIn the past fiscal year\, 98.3% of Live SOAR to Health & Wellness training attendees agreed or strongly agreed that they are confident they will use the knowledge and skills they learned during the SOAR training for their jobs. \nWednesday\, July 20\, 2022. Register here. (CE/CME credit not provided) \nJointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nIn collaboration with the Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons and the HHS Office on Women’s Health\, supported by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/soar-to-health-and-wellness-training/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220531T212458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T191805Z
UID:7723-1655470800-1655476200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Human Trafficking and Understanding the Dangers of Sextortion
DESCRIPTION:  \nDownload the Presentation_Sextortion \nThis free webinar one of the “Third Friday” community training events hosted by BBCAHT and STAC to inform and engage the North Florida community and beyond.  \nInvestigators have seen a massive surge in the number of cases involving youth being threatened and coerced by adults into sending explicit images online or via social media. This is a crime called sextortion\, punishable under federal and state laws. Sextortion can begin on any computer site\, social media site\, app\, or game where people meet and communicate. Often used by traffickers\, this crime starts when young people believe they are communicating with someone their own age who is interested in a relationship or offering something of value. In these cases\, the criminal claims that they already have a revealing picture or video of a child that they will share if the victim does not send more. The adult will use threats\, gifts\, money\, flattery\, lies\, or other methods to get a young person to send an image. After the criminal has one or more videos or pictures\, they threaten to publish that content\, or they threaten violence\, to get the victim to comply with their demands. The shame\, fear\, and confusion children feel can prevent them from asking for help or reporting the abuse. This program will help caregivers and others with youth to understand how the crime occurs and how to openly discuss online safety with their children. \nPresenter: Marina Anderson\, Regional Human Trafficking Coordinator for NE and NW Regions\, FL Department of Children and Families \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee.\nContact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080 \nAUDIO will be provided through your computer. Attendance will be limited to the first 1\,000 people who join this event. Please join early.\nClick here to register with us for this meeting or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/253nutba \nIf you have technical questions or concerns\, please contact Center Support staff at centersupport@usf.edu  \nwebinar sponsors \n  \n  \n\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/human-trafficking-and-understanding-the-dangers-of-sextortion/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T163000
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CREATED:20220321T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T210835Z
UID:7593-1655218800-1655224200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Intersection of Sex Work and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Understanding the Intersection of Sex Work and Human Trafficking webinar presented by Freedom Network Training Institute. This webinar will provide an overview of the intersection of sex work and human trafficking. The presenters will explore the similarities and differences between sex work and human trafficking. Attendees will learn practical ways to serve survivors who may be engaging in sex work. \nThis webinar will be part of a 3-part series exploring the different intersections of sex work and human trafficking. The following two webinars are Tuesday\, June 14th\, from 3:00-430 pm EST\, and Tuesday\, August 9th\, from 3:00-4:30 pm EST. Please be on the lookout for registration information! \nRegistration cost: $30 \n Webinar Registration\nSPEAKERS: \nChris Ash\, Survivor Leadership Program Manager\nCoalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking \nChris Ash (they/them) is the Survivor Leadership Program Manager at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST-LA). They are developing supports\, empowerment\, opportunities\, and professional development for survivors of human trafficking to engage meaningfully as the movement’s organizational\, strategy\, and thought leaders. Before coming to CAST-LA\, Chris was the Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist\, and later the Prevention Education Program Manager\, for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA). Chris’ current work bridges lived experience\, years of direct service and community-based consent\, and prevention education work. Additionally\, they have graduate studies in social justice\, human rights\, and gender theory. \nMariah Grant\, Research and Advocacy Director\nSex Workers Project  \nMariah Grant (she/her) is a human rights and migration specialist with a focus on migrant and sex workers’ rights\, freedom of movement\, and labor exploitation. She is currently the Research and Advocacy Director at the Sex Workers Project of the Urban Justice Center where she oversees SWP policy advocacy and development of original research. Prior to joining SWP\, Mariah was a Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist for ICF International. She coordinated the Human Trafficking Expert Consultant Network for the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and supported other ICF projects related to migration and trafficking in persons. Mariah has a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization (Asia Pacific) from the University of Sydney.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/understanding-the-intersection-of-sex-work-and-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220517T142439Z
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UID:7701-1654693200-1654700400@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:SOAR to Health and Wellness Training with CE/CMEs
DESCRIPTION:Join NHTTAC for a free 2-hour live SOAR to Health and Wellness training that teaches providers how to identify and respond to human trafficking. This training offers the following continuing education/continuing medical education(CE/CME) credits except when noted otherwise: \n· Physicians – maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ \n· Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians – 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) \n· Psychologists – 2.0 CE credits \n· Nurses – 2.0 contact hours \n· Dentists – 2.0 CE credits \n· Social Workers – 2.0 cultural competency CE credits \n· Public Health Professionals – 2.0 CPH credits \n· Health Education Specialists – 2.0 entry-level CECH \n· Healthcare Team – 2.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits \nIf the credits above do not match your needs\, after the training you can access a generic CE/CME certificate for non-physicians or submit your certificate of completion to your local board to request that the board accept the training as credit for your profession. \nIn the past fiscal year\, 98.3% of Live SOAR to Health & Wellness training attendees agreed or strongly agreed that they are confident they will use the knowledge and skills they learned during the SOAR training for their jobs. \nWednesday\, June 8\, 2022. Register here*. \nWednesday\, July 20\, 2022. Register here. (CE/CME credit not provided) \n*For the full accreditation information\, visit: https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/SOARtoHealthandWellness. \nJointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nIn collaboration with the Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons and the HHS Office on Women’s Health\, supported by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/soar-to-health-and-wellness-training-with-ce-cmes/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220413T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T165506Z
UID:7627-1653573600-1653577200@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Labor Trafficking Service Delivery Webinar Series: Financial Literacy by FRAMEWORK
DESCRIPTION:There are many financial goals that survivors of labor trafficking have\, such as how to improve/understand credit scores\, build savings\, acquire assets\, and support a sustainable lifestyle for themselves and family. This webinar will help providers understand the post-trafficking financial planning needs of survivors and how to reframe the field’s current approach to financial literacy to one that is more strategic\, collaborative\, and addresses systematic barriers to the economic wellbeing of survivors of labor trafficking. \nIs this webinar for me? This event is meant for providers who have existing knowledge of labor trafficking and are aware of best practices in client rapport building and support. \n Webinar Registration\nSpeaker-  Carolyne Ouya.  As a Senior Training & Technical Assistance Specialist at FUTURES Workplace & Economic Justice team\, Carolyne focuses on improving access to quality education and employment opportunities for survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence. Her primary project is the Promoting Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Trafficking Project. Prior to FUTURES\, Carolyne served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Access Youth & Immigration Services\, one of the largest victim rights and employment services agencies in San Diego County.  Carolyne earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology & Public Health from Santa Clara University and is currently a masters in Marriage\, Family\, Therapy student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/labor-trafficking-service-delivery-webinar-series-financial-literacy-by-framework/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220428T111352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T192144Z
UID:7670-1653051600-1653057000@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:"A Cup of Justice" Restoring Human Trafficking Survivors through Restitution
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation_Restitution \nVictims of human trafficking face numerous obstacles to justice. Under federal law\, mandatory restitution for trafficking survivors — compensation in a criminal trafficking case — is mandatory. But restitution is rarely ordered\, and even more infrequently collected. Many survivors find their experience in the criminal justice system re-victimizing. They are forced to navigate complex victims’ compensation and criminal justice systems without legal representation. Human trafficking laws have provided both child and adult victims with some protections\, but there are still hurdles for many victims looking to rebuild their lives. Survivors have the right to bring civil suits\, but this process may be confusing and intimidating. Please join us for a discussion with a lived-experience expert of domestic child sex trafficking to learn more about navigating the legal system in pursuit of justice. \nPresenters: Jose Lewis Alfaro\, lived experience expert on domestic child sex trafficking and Martina Vandenberg\, JD\, founder and President\, both of the Human Trafficking Legal Center. \nThe Florida Bar approved this program for 2 hours of Intermediate Level Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit through the Florida Bar through 11/30/23 \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking\, Legal Services of North Florida and the IRC \nContact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080\nAttendance is limited. Please join early. \n This monthly free certificate training program is one of the “Third Friday” community events hosted by BBCAHT and STAC to inform and engage the North Florida community and beyond.   \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\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/a-cup-of-justice-restoring-human-trafficking-survivors-through-restitution/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T180000
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CREATED:20220502T174757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T175044Z
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SUMMARY:Frenchtown Renaissance 2022
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to come out to this important event where STAC will have an information table as well as STAC Board member\, Dr. Cicely Brantley will be speaking on human trafficking and what we resources STAC can provide. \nDivine Revelations Ministries\, Inc. (DRMI) is excited and honored to host the First  Annual Frenchtown Renaissance event on Saturday\, May 14\, 2022\, from 12 noon to 6 pm in the community of Frenchtown\, near the Carter Howell Strong Park (500-598  N. Copeland St.\, Tallahassee\, FL 32301).  \nThis unique event addresses the health and wellbeing of Tallahassee neighborhoods\,  namely Frenchtown\, and has been approved by the Tallahassee Community  Redevelopment Agency under the Greater Frenchtown Southside special events grant  and is being co-sponsored by the Big Bend Area Health Education Center (AHEC).   \nWe have now entered year three of the pandemic\, and Tallahassee\, like other  communities across the country\, is enhancing recovery efforts for its citizens\, while  addressing the unique issues that each neighborhood faces. As you are probably  aware\, Frenchtown residents\, businesses and other stakeholders successfully  developed and advocated for the Frenchtown Neighborhood First Plan\, which is in full  implementation!   \nThe Frenchtown Renaissance is designed to ignite the mind\, elevate the body and  nourish the spirit by focusing on three (3) major areas to enhance the health\, safety and  economic stability of the Frenchtown community. The word renaissance means rebirth  or renewal\, and this event is designed to do just that. This free family-centered event is  open to the general public\, and will feature Frenchtown and local entrepreneurs\, local food vendors\, gardeners/climate specialists\, community agencies\, and potential  employers; a panel discussion – Community Conversations: Safety & Crime Prevention featuring survivors\, Assistant Sheriff Argatha Gilmore\, and other law enforcement and agencies that address these issues in our community. Headlining the music portion of  the event is Tallahassee native and Grammy Award winning songstress Kendra Foster\,  renowned trumpeter Dr. Longineu Parsons & Musicians\, songstress & actress Star  Swain\, dynamic duo Saylor Dollar\, Rebekah Hair-Stewart\, gospel artist Minister  Delarryo Dunklin\, and other locally grown talent. And let’s not forget\, fun activities for kids.   \nOur goal is to empower citizens through awareness\, education and experiential  learning\, to take action in rebounding from the pandemic and its impact; and to just  come out to fellowship with neighbors and friends in one of the most culturally rich  historic neighborhoods in Tallahassee.   \nDRMI is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization with a mission to help all people to  live more enriching lives. We accomplish our mission by offering secular (non-religious)  programming\, including bridging the generational and digital divide between youth and seniors through our renowned Geeks & Gramps Program (co-sponsored by the RRF  Foundation for Aging); providing anger management\, substance abuse/misuse\, and  other human/emotional development programs behind the prison walls and to returning citizens in six counties; and by providing emergency support to those in need.  \nWe understand that as we collaborate and partner with other community organizations\,  we help to build capacity\, which helps us all to help individuals in our communities to  live more productive\, fulfilled and enriched lives.   \nDRMI is a 501c3 charitable organization and contributions are tax deductible. If you are interested in collaborating by co-sponsoring\, tabling or making a financial contribution to  the event or to DRMI\, please complete the online registration form at the following link:  https://form.jotform.com/drmiusfl/frenchtown-renaissance-registration. 
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/frenchtown-renaissance-2022-2/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T163000
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SUMMARY:NHTTAC - Ask an Expert: Male Victims and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) \nAsk an Expert Series Webinar: Male Victims and Human Trafficking \nRegister for a live\, no-cost Ask an Expert webinar on Thursday\, April 28\, from 3 to 4 p.m. (Eastern). \nWhat services and support are needed for men and boys who experience human trafficking? How are these services different from their female counterparts? Ensuring equity and inclusion of services for all individuals who experience human trafficking means addressing the needs of men and boys. Join three national experts for a discussion on men and boys’ experiences with sex and labor trafficking. Panelists will share their insight on needed services\, how to talk about human trafficking and develop outreach materials in ways that are inclusive of males\, and where to find additional resources on this topic. \nModerated by Suleman Masood\, NHTTAC Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist\, the session will feature insight from: \n\nBandak Lul\, Human Trafficking Expert\nLenny Hayes\, M.A.\, Owner\, Tate Topa Consulting\nSteven Procopio\, ACSW\, LICSW\n\nThis webinar is part of the Ask an Expert series sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime’s Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center. This webinar is offered in partnership with the Office on Trafficking in Persons’ National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center. \nTo attend the Ask an Expert webinar\, please register using the following link: \n Webinar Registration
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/nhttac-ask-an-expert-male-victims-and-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165841
CREATED:20220329T151908Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an Expert Series Webinar: Male Victims and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Register for a live\, no-cost Ask an Expert webinar on Thursday\, April 28\, from 3 to 4 p.m. (Eastern). \nWhat services and support are needed for men and boys who experience human trafficking? How are these services different from their female counterparts? Ensuring equity and inclusion of services for all individuals who experience human trafficking means addressing the needs of men and boys. Join three national experts for a discussion on men and boys’ experiences with sex and labor trafficking. Panelists will share their insight on needed services\, how to talk about human trafficking and develop outreach materials in ways that are inclusive of males\, and where to find additional resources on this topic. \nModerated by Suleman Masood\, NHTTAC Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist\, the session will feature insight from: \n\nBandak Lul\, Human Trafficking Expert\nLenny Hayes\, M.A.\, Owner\, Tate Topa Consulting\nSteven Procopio\, ACSW\, LICSW\n\nThis webinar is part of the Ask an Expert series sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime’s Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center. This webinar is offered in partnership with the Office on Trafficking in Persons’ National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center. \nTo attend the Ask an Expert webinar\, please register using the following link: \n Webinar Registration
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/ask-an-expert-series-webinar-male-victims-and-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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SUMMARY:Labor Trafficking Service Delivery Webinar Series: Naming and Healing From Trauma by FRAMEWORK
DESCRIPTION:Download the Presentation_Trauma \nThis 90-minute event\, will provide in-depth knowledge of labor trafficking trauma and post-traumatic growth experiences. Topics include research on the trauma\, survivor stories on the importance of naming trafficking experiences\, and practical recommendations to develop client policies and procedures. \nIs this webinar right for me? This training is tailored for anti-trafficking service providers with existing knowledge of labor trafficking\, trauma\, and survivor service delivery. \nSPEAKERS: \nEva Eakins (They/ Them) is a grassroots social justice advocate\, a prevention educator and a mental health Peer Support Specialist with a lived-experience working to raise awareness on human trafficking issues in the United States. Eva’s focus is survivors who are children and young people. Eva has worked for the County mental health care systems to identify at-risk youth and worked to connect them with services. \nCharlee Borg (She/Hers ) With her extensive experience in designing\, implementing\, and managing national and international anti-trafficking programs across sectors\, Charlee weaves first-hand knowledge from over ten years serving survivors of human trafficking to create engaging and relevant training materials. Prior to Framework\, Charlee built agency\, regional\, and state anti-trafficking capacity across the U.S. while consulting as a cross-cultural trauma and crisis response specialist. She has aided human trafficking survivors nationally and internationally by developing and managing programs\, providing crisis and long-term therapy interventions\, and supporting survivors and organizations better partner together. Charlee received her M.A. in International Disaster Psychology: Trauma and Global Mental Health from the University of Denver with a certificate in Program Development and Evaluation. \n 
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/naming-and-healing-from-trauma/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors
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SUMMARY:Holistic Approaches to Health & Wellness for Trafficking Survivors Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From animal therapy\, to chiropractic care\, to yoga and more\, there are many health and wellness-based interventions available to support trafficking survivors through their journey to overcoming trauma. This webinar will provide attendees an understanding of how trauma lives in the body and overview various forms of health-centered approaches to healing. \n Webinar Registration\nPanelists Include:\n• Bradel Canfield\, Kristi House\n• Jessica Donnelly\, AP\, Grace\, Love & Acupuncture\n• Deborah Foote\, Voices for Florida\n• Mollie Gordon\, MA\, MD\, Baylor College of Medicine\n• Dr. Sarah Helms\, Daughters of Worth\n• Shiva Thompson\, Yoga 4 Change \nTo support our work providing high quality webinars like these to increase awareness of sex trafficking\, please make a donation today: www.voicesforflorida.org/donate/
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/holistic-approaches-to-health-wellness-for-trafficking-survivors-webinar/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Survivors,Training and Awareness
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking and Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar one of the “Third Friday” community training events hosted by BBCAHT and STAC to inform and engage the North Florida community and beyond. We are happy to extend this invitation to friends and colleagues –  please join us!  \nHT and Substance Abuse Powerpoint  \nSubstance use and human trafficking occur together very often. Traffickers use drugs and alcohol to groom\, lure\, manipulate\, and control the people they are trafficking. Victims and survivors who are substance dependent are targeted by traffickers because of this vulnerability. How can those who work with adults or youth who are sex and labor trafficked understand how to best support survivors who have substance use disorders? What do substance use disorder professionals need to know about human trafficking? How can we all do more to understand the intersection of substance use and trauma and how this can impact survivors over the short and long terms? Presenters will cover these issues and will provide ample time for discussion and questions. \n  \nPresenters: Kristina Bailey\, Human Trafficking Program Coordinator\, International Rescue Committee; Graciela Marquina\, Community Services Advocate\, STAC; Robin Silberman\, Survivor Mentor\, Whole Child Leon\, Open Doors Outreach Network. Moderator: Robin Hassler Thompson\, Executive Director\, STAC.  \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee. Contact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080\nAUDIO will be provided through your computer. \nAttendance will be limited to the first 1\,000 people who join this event. Please join early.\nClick here to register with us for this meeting or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/2p86najt  \nIf you have technical questions or concerns\, please contact Center Support staff at centersupport@usf.edu  \n  \n\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/human-trafficking-and-substance-use/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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