Freedom Network Community |
Accessing Emergency Housing Vouchers
This webinar provided an overview of the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program. Presenters covered eligibility, requirements, and how anti-trafficking programs can partner with Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Continuums of Care (CoCs) to ensure that survivors of trafficking have access to these vouchers.
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Meg Hughey |
Accessing Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for Trafficking Survivors
This resource discusses what Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) are, who is eligible to receive them, and how anti-trafficking programs can partner with public housing agencies (PHAs) and Continuums of Care (CoCs) to receive referrals for EHVs.
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Freedom Network Community |
Sample Trauma-Responsive Policy- Appendix C
This is a Sample HR Trauma-Responsive Policy produced by Kristy Cho.
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Meg Hughey |
Youth Systems Infographic – Printable 2 Page Version
This 2 page, printable infographic provides a visual representation of the pathways of services and housing options that youth survivors of human trafficking may have access to. This resource is intended for service and housing providers who work with youth…
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Meg Hughey |
Youth Systems Infographic
This infographic provides a visual representation of the pathways of services and housing options that youth survivors of human trafficking may have access to. This resource is intended for service and housing providers who work with youth and youth survivors…
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Melinda Smith |
The 6 C’s of Becoming an Advocate Video
This is video is an accompaniment to The 6 C’s of Becoming an Advocate toolkit; a collaborative project of The Survivor Alliance, International Institute of Buffalo and Freedom Network USA. The goal of this collaboration is to support human trafficking…
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Melinda Smith |
The 6 C’s of Becoming an Advocate Workbook
This workbook is a tool that allows survivors to both assess their readiness to participate in the anti-trafficking movement and also consider the diverse paths of participation. The toolkit includes a video, which features seasoned survivor leaders, share their work…
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amanda |
CAST’s Physical Presence Advisory (April 2018)
Physical Presence on Account of Trafficking Advisory breaks down the physical presence eligibility requirement and provides successful strategies in approaching this requirement. Created by Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking.
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amanda |
Best Practices for Working with Survivors of Trafficking in Vacatur Cases
This Survivor Reentry Project webinar unpacks what trauma is on various levels and how to recognize common trauma reactions in clients who have survived human trafficking. The purpose of this webinar is to give participants the skills on how to…
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amanda |
Practice Update: Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Denied Humanitarian-based Immigration Cases
In May and June of 2019, practitioners reported that USCIS issued a number of NTAs in connection with denied U and T visa applications. This practice update addresses some of the actions practitioners can take in individual cases as well as…
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amanda |
Practice Implications for Commercially Sex Trafficked Youth
Report published by Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, evaluates a youth program through the evaluation of the demographic characteristics, services provided, an assessment of impact and provides recommendations for future program services.
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brian |
Referrals and Consents to Release Information
This fourth training of the practical 4-part training and technical assistance series on trauma-informed care for case managers and social workers working with trafficking survivors focuses on creating a trauma-informed referral process. This series is funded and supported by OVCTTAC.
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brian |
Creating and Implementing a Case Plan
This third training of the practical 4-part training and technical assistance series for case managers and social workers working with trafficking survivors focusing on creating case management plans for survivors that are trauma informed. This series is funded and supported…
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brian |
Intake and Safety Planning Process
This second training of the practical 4-part training and technical assistance series on trauma-informed care for case managers and social workers working with trafficking survivors focuses on creating a trauma-informed intake and safety planning process. This series is funded and supported…
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amanda |
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations
A toolkit created by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center shares trauma-informed resources and survivor-informed practices to support and collaborate with survivors of human trafficking as professionals.
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amanda |
FY 2017 Attorney General’s Annual Report U.S. Government
The Department of Health and Human Services contributes to the Department of Justice Attorney General’s Annual Reports to Congress and Assessment of U.S. Government Activities to Combat Trafficking in Persons. This report provides recommendations to federal agencies and updates on…
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amanda |
Guidance to States and Services on Addressing Human Trafficking of Children and Youth
This list of promising practices, created by the Office of Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) through the Department of Health and Human Services, addresses human trafficking of children and youth in the United States and provides states recommendations on addressing the…
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amanda |
Rent Reasonableness and Fair Market Rent Under the CoC Program
Using Continuum of care (CoC) Program funds for rental assistance and leasing requires an understanding of and adherence to rent reasonableness standards to determine whether a specific unit can be assisted. Recipients and sub recipients also need to understand the…
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amanda |
Human Trafficking and Reproductive Rights
This policy paper discusses the reproductive needs of survivors of trafficking and recommendations for providing these services.
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amanda |
Comprehensive Legal Services for Trafficked Persons
This policy paper addresses the need for comprehensive legal services for survivors of trafficking.