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An Introduction to the Housing Training and Technical Assistance Project
This webinar, hosted on October 1, 2020, gives new OVC grantees an overview of FNUSA’s Housing TTA Project. We share upcoming activities, resources, and support available to OVC Housing grantees through the Housing TTA Project. We also discuss the policy…
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Utilizing VOCA Funding to House Survivors of Trafficking
This webinar will gave participants an overview of what VOCA funds are, how to access them, and how to utilize them to house survivors of trafficking.
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Peer Support Call: Deep Dive on Eviction Moratoriums
In this second call on eviction moratoriums, participants had the opportunity to hear from the National Housing Law Project on the current status of eviction moratoriums, what they mean for survivors, and how service providers can navigate evictions.
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Housing LGBTQ+ Survivors of Trafficking
LGBTQ+ individuals experience high rates of homelessness, have a heightened vulnerability of being exploited, and are often excluded from housing programs. This webinar discusses the challenges that LGBTQ+ survivors face in accessing safe and stable housing and explores housing models…
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Peer Support Call: Utilizing Hotels to House Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
As we navigate the stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating housing. The FNTI Housing Project is hosting a series of peer support calls with service providers to…
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Peer Support Call: Eviction Moratoriums
As we navigate the stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating housing. The FNTI Housing Project is hosting a series of peer support calls with service providers to…
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Peer Support Call: Housing Undocumented Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
As we navigate the stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating shelter and housing systems. The FNTI Housing Project hosted a peer support call and discussed current challenges…
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Use and Integration of Interpreters with Victims of Human Trafficking
This webinar for the Survivor Reentry Project discusses how to identify when interpretation services are necessary and how to respond properly in order to effectively communicate with victims of human trafficking. In addition, this webinar helps participants learn how to…
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Utilizing Flexible Funding to House Survivors of Trafficking
This webinar provides participants with an overview of the flexible funding model and how it can be utilized to rapidly house survivors of human trafficking. Presenters shared lessons learned and pratical tips for utilizing flexible funding.
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Peer Support Call: Housing Youth Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
The FNTI Housing Project hosted a peer support call with service providers to discuss the challenges and strategies for meeting the housing needs of youth survivors during the spread of COVID-19.
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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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Impact of Arrest & Conviction Records
This Survivor Reentry Project webinar identifies the collateral consequences that flow from an arrest, and how they impact people involved in the criminal justice system. Participants will learn what constitutes a criminal record, how to access a criminal record, and…
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Basic Criminal Justice System Overview
This webinar for the Survivor Reentry Project provides an in-depth review of the criminal justice system. Participants will learn all the necessary terminology as well as anticipated timelines in criminal cases, from arrest or citation through trial.
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Workable Solutions for Criminal Record Relief
In March 2019, the Survivor Reentry Project convened prosecutors with experience working with victims of human trafficking in the criminal legal system to share their knowledge and expertise on criminal record relief practices, and develop a set of guiding principles…
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Peer Support Call: Housing Survivors of Trafficking During COVID-19
As we navigate the immense stress and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand anti-trafficking programs may have questions or need support navigating shelter and housing systems. The FNTI Housing Project hosted a peer support call for OVC Human Trafficking…
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An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Housing Providers
This webinar gives an overview about human trafficking to housing providers who potentially already work with or have interest in serving survivors of trafficking. The webinar provides an overview of sex and labor trafficking, the unique needs of adult survivors,…
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Housing First for Youth Survivors of Trafficking
Youth survivors often have limited options and access to housing services or are placed in housing situations that may not be trauma-informed. Survivors of human trafficking between the ages of 13-24 have additional and specialized needs that housing programs need…
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Housing Solutions for Male Survivors of Trafficking
Identifying and accessing housing options for male survivors can be difficult. Shelters and housing programs often cater to female survivors of trafficking, excluding boys and men. This webinar addresses practical ways service providers can be more responsive to the needs…
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Follow-Up Technical Assistance Session: Trauma-Informed Practices in Shelters
This technical assistance session is a follow-up to the webinar on Trauma-Informed Practices in Shelters. Expert panelists dive into case scenarios and answer questions on promising practices for shelters that are centered on self-determination, survivor choice, and trauma-informed services.
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Trauma-Informed Practices in Shelters
Survivors of trafficking often need housing assistance after exiting their trafficking situation. Domestic violence, homeless or human trafficking specific shelters, unfortunately, may have practices that mirror trafficking experiences and heighten the risk of re-traumatization. This webinar provides participants a foundation…