Resources and Informationfor Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Survivors
This section has resources and information dedicated to those who have survived Sexual Abuse, Assault and / or human / sex trafficking.
Understanding Human Trafficking
“Trafficking in persons,” “human trafficking,” and “modern slavery” are umbrella terms – often used interchangeably – to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 is used to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion involved.
Responding to Human Trafficking among Children and Youth in Foster Care and Missing from Foster Care
The purpose of this joint Information Memorandum is to elevate resources available to assist states in meeting legal requirements intended to protect children and youth in the child welfare system, from negative outcomes associated with human trafficking. Resources include guidance, best practices, recommendations, training, and technical assistance.
Housing Programs for Individuals Experiencing Housing Instability or Homelessness Environmental
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Human Trafficking Action Research Toolkit
The purpose of the Human Trafficking Action Research Toolkit is to provide information, strategies, tools, and other resources to help organizations and programs understand and conduct action research. This toolkit defines action research, explains why action research is important, and provides a detailed overview of the action research process.
WA Trafficking Prevention
Pierce County, Washington is a major hub for human trafficking. To help raise awareness for resources, training, community intervention, and prevention training, Washington Trafficking Prevention has partnered with Pierce County to bring local awareness to human trafficking.
Combating Human Trafficking in Native Communities
Among the diverse populations affected by human trafficking, indigenous peoples worldwide are at particular risk for both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The HHS Administration for Native Americans (ANA) notes that American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women and girls are at higher risk for experiencing sex trafficking.
Human Trafficking Guides, Resources and Policies
Human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking, has become a point of emphasis in the child welfare field due to the high risk of exploitation for children and youth involved with child welfare. These resources will help child welfare professionals, as well as those from related fields, to better understand the interplay of child welfare and human trafficking and develop comprehensive responses that assist victims and potential victims.
Bikers Against Child Abuse
B.A.CA. stands ready to lend support by involving youth with an established, united organization. They work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. They desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that theye are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence.