Individuals who identify as sexual and gender diverse—that is, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or non-binary (LGBTQI+), or who have same-sex and same-gender attractions or behaviors—have different experiences across their life course than their cisgender and heterosexual counterparts. The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexual and gender diverse…
Watch the video replay of this training webinar: https://youtu.be/LvMZKssNJk0 Human trafficking is alive and well in Leon and surrounding counties. Summer interns and others from area local non-profits need to know how about sex and labor trafficking because they are very likely to encounter a survivor and should know what to do, and how to…
Library Lecture with Author Chloe O. Davis Explores LGBTQIA+ Terminology and Phrases WHO: Leon County Government WHAT: Leon County Library Lecture Series WHEN: Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Virtual Event through Zoom Join Leon County Government for a virtual Library Lecture on Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. about a topic that…
This webinar discusses racism in the anti-trafficking movement based on a survey of trafficking survivors. Distributed in multiple languages, the survey sought to learn more about the impact of systemic and structural racism experienced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) trafficking survivors. Their answers provided insight into their lived experience navigating support services,…
https://youtu.be/kYmT9AZa5sk Gangs conduct criminal activity in all 50 states. Although most gang activity is concentrated in major urban areas, gangs also are proliferating in rural and suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas. During this session attendees will learn to recognize signs of gang involvement including gang tattoos, terminology,…
Presented by NAWJ Human Trafficking Committee Co-Chairs: Hon. Ann Breen-Greco and Ms. Summer Stephan This one hour no-cost webinar is presented by the NAWJ Human Trafficking Committee and Co-Sponsored by the ABA Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence, NAWJ Immigration Committee, NAWJ LGBTQ Committee, NAWJ District 8, and National Judicial College. Speakers and Panelists include:…
Follow the Money, Find the Traffickers: Human Trafficking and the Financial Sector held on: July 16th, 2021, 10:00 – 11:30 am EST Watch the Webinar Replay 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…
After an influx of unaccompanied minors into the United States, the Office of Refugee Resettlement faced a historic number of referrals with over 20,000 children in care in May of 2021. During this Webinar, distinguished panelists will share their perspectives and firsthand accounts of the challenges surrounding unaccompanied minors as it relates to human trafficking…
We are proud to announce the launch of Voices of Freedom, an archive of more than 80 recorded conversations featuring the reflections of survivors of human trafficking and allied professionals in the field. In these personal and powerful stories, participants share some of the moments that shaped them, the lessons they have learned, and their…
Registration is now open for the Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Human Trafficking webinar presented by the Freedom Network Training Institute. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of best practices when working with LGBTQ+ survivors. Presenters will cover outreach, wrap-around services, and case management, housing, and immigration services specifically available to LGBTQ+ survivors. Date:…
https://youtu.be/l2lGmliBMnA The Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BBCAHT) and The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) invite you to participate in BBCAHT’s Monthly 3rd Friday Community Training Program Human Trafficking and the Law: Going Deeper Date: August 20, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern / Noon – 1:30 PM Central This free certificate webinar…
Robin Hassler Thompson, M.A., J.D., the Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC), will discuss the faces of human trafficking, human trafficking laws in Florida, the impact of human trafficking on business and the workplace, legal remedies, training for business, and how the legal profession can get involved. TWL will also present…