We cannot discuss the sex trade in the U.S. without addressing colonization, slavery, and the institutionalized inter-generational oppression of women and girls. Ignoring this history has led to the continued exploitation, and too often criminalization, of women and girls of color. Cherice Hopkins, Staff Attorney at Rights4Girls will discuss the racial and gender disparities among survivors, how…

This webinar is meant for front-line advocates who are navigating using technology to continue providing support to survivors. Whether answering hotline calls, hosting online support groups, or facilitating a forum discussion; this webinar will look at the challenges and opportunities raised by tele/online-support services. Many of the skills needed are those advocates already have —…

This webinar will review human trafficking risk factors related to the COVID-19 crisis. The presenters, Dr. Paola Contreras and Ms. Stacy Reed, will begin by providing an overview of human trafficking in the United States. Using examples from their work with victims and survivors of trafficking, they will explain how the risk of exploitation increases…

Speakers: Jamie Beck and Brittany Greenbaum Description: This free online training will educate participants on the impact of trauma on the brain and provide tools and tips on how to effectively work with clients who are victims of trauma without re-traumatizing them. This training is open to everyone but is tailored to attorneys working with…

Given the COVID 19 pandemic, and the shift to virtual home visitation, we recognize that is very difficult for home visitors to determine client safety, confidentiality and promote healthy relationships.  The “shelter-in-place” recommendations for communities can increase the risks for survivors of Domestic Violence (DV)/Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and their children. The lack of privacy…

Human trafficking is an organized and coordinated criminal endeavor that requires an organized and coordinated response. Because of the lucrative and clandestine nature of trafficking, traffickers often exploit multiple victims concurrently. Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in law enforcement efforts to identify human trafficking schemes involving multiple victims; sometimes…

Employee turn-over is a challenge faced by many organizations, particularly organizations that serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Frequent staff changes can disrupt the quality of and capacity to serve the community and can impact an organization’s sustainability and sense of cohesion.  What strategies can survivor centered organizations utilize to attract and engage…

Join us for Part 2 of our 3 Part webinar series! In Part 2, presenters share new ways they are working with community partners when there are concerns about family violence. Presenters will focus on partnerships between child welfare and domestic violence professionals, including during child welfare screening and investigation. The presenters will talk about why…

The Treasures 10th Annual Gala will be an evening of inspirational stories, entertainment, and opportunities to join Treasures' mission in restoring hope to victims of exploitation and trafficking.                     5:30 pm Cocktail Hour and raffle                     7:00…

Please join us in supporting survivors of Human Trafficking by sipping fine wine and craft beer along with paired appetizers. Not only will you have a wonderful evening supporting our apostolate, but you will also be hearing from our MC, Jocelyn Lomahan and CIH's new case manager! Children of the Immaculate Heart was founded in 2013 to serve…

Join us for Part 3 of our 3 Part webinar series! In this virtual session, we will share how current shifts in practice can improve future efforts to prevent and respond to family violence and inequities of care. Reducing a family’s stress and making family well-being a priority can help families be safer. Presenters will…

In this training, we will explore the intersection between child abuse and human trafficking. In this training, we will explore the intersection between child abuse and human trafficking. Attendees will receive an in-depth look at the different types of human trafficking, signs of predatory “priming”, common myths of the trafficking industry, practical resources and its…