Survive and Thrive

STAC Celebrity Bartending at Amicus Brewing Ventures
2026-04-17 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join STAC on Friday, April 17th, from 4:00-8:00pm to see our celebs behind the bar to support survivors of sex and labor trafficking!
A special thank you to Amicus for hosting STAC as their Non-Profit of the Month for the second time. With their help STAC is able to have a bigger impact than ever, because together, we make change happen!
Location: Amicus Brewing Ventures, Tallahassee, Florida

Understanding Policy in Advocacy in Anti-Trafficking
2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:00
Understanding Policy in Advocacy in Anti-Trafficking with Hollie Nadel Policy shapes the systems that respond to human trafficking—but for many advocates, it can feel complex or inaccessible. This webinar offers a clear, grounded introduction to how policy functions within the anti-trafficking sector and why it is a critical tool for creating meaningful, sustained change. Through a global lens, this session will explore what policy encompasses, how it influences prevention, protection, and response efforts, and why engagement in policy spaces is essential for effective advocacy. Participants will also examine practical approaches to building relationships with key community policymakers and identifying pathways to integrate policy work into their existing advocacy efforts. This session is designed to support survivor leaders and advocates in strengthening their understanding of systems, expanding their influence, and engaging more strategically in shaping the policies that impact their communities.
Interpretation available in Bangla, French, Hindi, and Spanish
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qPaSAg_YR2mIYRLwhbdzGg#/registration

Credit Repair Clinic for Trafficking Survivors
2026-04-28 11:00 - 17:00
On April 28, 2026, there will be a virtual Credit Repair Clinic for survivors of human trafficking. The deadline to apply to participate in the clinic is March 16, 2026.
The clinic is organized by the Pro Bono Institute and the National Survivor Law Collective. The clinic will provide pro bono legal assistance to survivors seeking to repair credit issues related to their exploitation.
The clinic focuses on remedies available under the Debt Bondage Repair Act, which allows survivors to block harmful credit information that resulted from their trafficking.
Please note that survivors must be referred by an organization authorized to provide Victim Determination Documentation under 12 CFR § 1022.142(b)(1)(i)(2). Service providers who are able to provide this type of documentation can scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the pre-registration questionnaire and determine survivor eligibility.
Pre-Registration Questionnaire: https://airtable.com/appgNkXeNpJEx7a21/pag4HrypfY0sIXf5D/form

Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) Meeting
2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) for their upcoming meeting on May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL). Upon entering the front door, the conference room is immediately on the left. Community members and partners are encouraged to attend and collaborate on efforts to combat human trafficking in the Big Bend region.

From Vision to Impact: The Thrive Space in Action
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:30
Join Jamie Rosseland and Lisa Chaloux for an update on The Thrive Space, a survivor-created digital platform designed to support healing, connection, and empowerment. This session will revisit the vision behind the platform and highlight how it is used today, including its role in outreach efforts tied to major sporting events in Jacksonville. Together, we’ll share new materials, explore how The Thrive Space continues to grow as a resource hub and community connector, and why survivor-led innovation remains critical in anti-trafficking efforts. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or ally, this webinar will offer practical insight into leveraging survivor-informed tools for greater impact.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for everyone interested in learning more about human trafficking. In particular, service providers across sectors, including social workers, case managers, healthcare professionals, educators, and nonprofit staff, will learn about a practical tool to assist their client populations. It is also valuable for parents and caregivers seeking to better understand how to support individuals at risk or impacted. This session is relevant for law enforcement, first responders, outreach teams, faith leaders, community members, and people with lived experience. We welcome anyone who may encounter or support victims and survivors of trafficking and wants practical, survivor-informed tools to strengthen their response.

About the Presenters:
Jamie Rosseland
Jamie Rosseland is a consultant in the field of anti-trafficking work with expertise in program development and implementation for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation, trauma-competent and survivor-centered digital marketing and outreach strategies, and, most recently, working on policy guides and research projects. She has been active in local government and statewide policy advocacy. Through sharing her lived experiences and unique perspective, Jamie is committed to changing the cultural view of the sex trade, addressing systems that drive demand, and confronting gender inequality.
Jamie has experience providing mentorship, court advocacy, and care coordination to youth impacted by sexual exploitation as part of the Open Doors Outreach Network with the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. She has presented at countless community events, statewide summits, and national conferences. Jamie has an undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary social science from Florida State University.
Lisa Chaloux, MPA
Lisa Chaloux, MPA is a survivor-advocate who, like many of her survivor siblings, wears a few advocacy hats. With nearly 20 years of experience in direct service, crisis support, and systems coordination, she brings both lived and professional expertise to her work. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Affairs. A self-described research nerd, she enjoys digging into data and systems to identify practical solutions that strengthen community response. Lisa developed the Dandelion Response Model, a coordinated community framework across Northeast Florida designed to strengthen response pathways, expand education on exploitation and demand, and support multidisciplinary collaboration across systems. Her consulting work focuses on building person-centered partnerships and sustainable infrastructure that improves long-term outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her chickens, cats, and dog, attempting to garden, and making messes with her granddaughter.

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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.
Suggested donation: $20

From Evidence to Impact: Understanding the Scope of Technology-Facilitated Abuse and How Data Can Inform Prevention
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is a growing issue impacting individuals and communities across the globe. Join experts from the Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons and the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention for a live webinar exploring how data can strengthen prevention and response efforts.
Participants will learn how to:

Understand the scope of technology-facilitated abuse using national and international data
Identify emerging data sources and trends related to TFA
Use data to inform prevention, response, and programming efforts
Apply evidence-based strategies to strengthen services and support

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Supporting Black Survivors in Rural Communities
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:30
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.
Participants 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
This webinar is ideal for advocates, service providers, community leaders, and anyone committed to strengthening support for Black survivors in rural communities.
Register today to reserve your spot.
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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?
2026-06-12 13:00 - 14:30
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.
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¿Quiénes deberían asistir?
Este 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.
Los 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.
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Presented 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.
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Who Should Attend:
This 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.
Topics 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.
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Vania Aguilar, Ed.D. FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (FSU CAHR)
Dr. 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.
La 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.

Shayla Gonzalez, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Shayla 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.
Shayla 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.

Graciela Marquina, MSW, The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)
Graciela 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.
Graciela 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.
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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.
Suggested donation: $20

Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in the Non-Profit Workplace
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:30
Human trafficking is happening in our communities—and many victims remain hidden in plain sight. Join Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) for a powerful training focused on recognizing the signs of sex and labor trafficking and learning how nonprofit professionals can respond effectively and compassionately.
This session is ideal for nonprofit staff, supervisors, managers, volunteers, and interns who want to better support the individuals and communities they serve. Attendees will receive a certificate and become STACPRO Certified.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Learn. Recognize. Respond. Make a difference.
Register today to reserve your spot.
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Closer Than You Think: Unmasking Familial Trafficking and Closing the Gaps That Keep It Hidden
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:30
When trafficking happens within the family, it often goes unseen, not because the signs aren’t there, but because our communities and the systems designed to protect children aren’t always equipped to recognize them. This session will challenge common myths and misconceptions about familial trafficking and child exploitation, and explore the critical gaps that prevent identification across law enforcement, child protective services, schools, nonprofits, and medical settings.
Presenter Hillary Evans, Director of Social Impact at 3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), will introduce PROTECT — 3SGF’s evidence-based K-12 prevention education program — and discuss how a wraparound support model can equip the trusted adults and systems in a child’s life to both identify exploitation and prevent initial and recurring harm. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what familial trafficking looks like, why it’s so often missed, and how coordinated cross-sector response can make the difference.
This session is relevant to law enforcement, child welfare professionals, educators, healthcare providers, nonprofit staff, and anyone committed to building safer systems for children and families.
About the Presenters:
Hillary Evans
Hillary Evans is an advocate, educator, lived experience expert and seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the prevention education landscape. She believes in providing person-centered, trauma-informed approaches that empower people to recognize all forms of abuse and become educated beyond what they have seen about human trafficking in movies and on TV. She collaborates closely with education systems, social services, nonprofits, technologists, and government agencies, establishing cross-functional teams that optimize services for those who have experienced exploitation.
Hillary’s lived experience has become a cornerstone of her advocacy, infusing her work with authenticity and a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by survivors. She is a passionate force committed to developing programs that address human trafficking on both domestic and international fronts. Her commitment extends beyond professional expertise; it’s a personal mission driven by a profound belief in the power of education and understanding. This holistic approach, informed by both her professional background and lived experience, positions her as a valuable advocate and leader in the fight against human trafficking.
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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.
Suggested donation: $20

STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Aug 2026)
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:30
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.
Throughout 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.
Our 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.
Webinar descriptions, registration, and speaker info: Coming Soon
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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.
Suggested donation: $20

STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Sept 2026)
2026-09-18 13:00 - 14:30

STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Oct 2026)
2026-10-16 13:00 - 14:30

STAC Third Friday Webinar Series Program (Nov 2026)
2026-11-20 13:00 - 14:30
