Human trafficking is the second largest and the fastest growing criminal industry worldwide. It is surpassed only by the illegal drug trade. According to the International Labor Organization, human trafficking makes more money than many of the world’s multinational corporations combined. It follows the economic model of supply and demand that results in high profits…
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Florida Public Safety Institute Complex, Conference Room C 85 Academy Dr, Havana Florida 32333 and online via Zoom Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P65xFpJTQ2q_MwWqvjc2tg Description: This program will focus on human trafficking and social justice issues in Gadsden County and surrounding areas. TCC faculty member…
STAC EVENT FLYER Human Trafficking in Indian Country V2 2 https://youtu.be/AQG8teJYKXQ Description: Historical trauma and current risk factors make Indigenous people vulnerable to many forms of victimization including labor and sex trafficking. Education and understanding of the prevalence of human trafficking among Native populations is vital. How do we build trust and work in partnership with…
Since 2020, the U.S. Department of Education has conducted a webinar series to address the growing response of America’s schools to child trafficking. The series draws attention to the important efforts underway in our nation’s education community to address both sex and labor trafficking. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary…
The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Persons with Disabilities New https://youtu.be/8AUHQRSfUkw Description: Without adequate social accommodations and supports to create equity, persons with disabilities may be vulnerable to exploitation, including human trafficking. Vulnerabilities may include a lack of access to human trafficking awareness training, legal and victims' rights advocacy, mental health education and services, societal isolation,…
Date: Thursday, January 26, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Location and to Register: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hHzgBbNJQumzpLcwWDWrYQ Description: Through this course, practitioners will learn best practices and recommendations to take into consideration when representing child and adult survivors of human trafficking. The session will include a panel of experts representing Survivor Leadership, Clinicians, and Direct Service Providers with a proven…
IF 2023 Flyer A Fundraising Event To Help Empower Human Trafficking Survivors January 31, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Food Glorious Food 1950 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 Guests can look forward to a gratitude-filled event where we will honor the changemakers and those who have helped fortify our community against sex and labor…
https://youtu.be/BmBPOckF-TY Without adequate social accommodations and supports to create equity, persons with disabilities may be vulnerable to exploitation, including human trafficking. Vulnerabilities may include a lack of access to human trafficking awareness training, legal and victims’ rights advocacy, mental health education and services, societal isolation, and economic support resources as well as challenges with reporting…
Systems of inequality increase vulnerability to human trafficking, domestic, and sexual violence. Supporting survivors of human trafficking requires an intersectional and equity-centered lens to decrease barriers to accessing resources. This webinar will review the ways that human trafficking can intersect with domestic and sexual violence, how to engrain equity and cultural responsiveness in your support…
https://youtu.be/GN3nInxxj50 With Diego A. Luque Campaign Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign This session will give participants information on who the Blue Campaign is and go into detail about its many facets of this campaign. Participants will hear about the multiple audiences the Blue Campaign works with and how we…
With the movement towards trauma-informed care, many community health center-based HIV and sexual health programs are looking for ways to better support their patients who are experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) or other intersecting forms of exploitation and abuse. HIV care and sexual health providers see the ways that violence and trauma lead to worse health outcomes…
On Tuesday, April 4th, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will be hosting our 5th Annual Seminar on Human Trafficking: Responding Together. HEAL’s Dr. Hanni Stoklosa was a featured speaker at this event in 2022. This is a free, multidisciplinary educational event for anyone who may come into contact with victims of sex or labor…