TraffickWatch Academy: Combat Human Trafficking
This training currently includes two free, visually engaging video modules that cover the basics of human trafficking globally, trafficking in the United States, and practical ways to fight it.
Kristi House
http://www.kristihouse.orgVolunteer Opportunities: Yes
History
2012
- Legislation authored by Kristi House, the Florida Safe Harbor Act, passes in Florida, changing the way Florida views and treats child victims of sex trafficking, and providing for safe houses in the state.
- Kristi House receives a four-year U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA grant to enable the creation of a Community Treatment and Services Center, C-START, to build agency and community-wide capacity to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent treatment interventions for child victims of sexual abuse and children with sexual behavior problems in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
- Awarded two major grants from National Children’s Alliance, securing the most funding for the year among CACs nationwide and marking six consecutive years of expansion and improvement funding from NCA.
Mission
Kristi House provides a healing environment for all child victims of sexual abuse and their families, regardless of income, through prevention, treatment and coordination of services with our community partners.
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The Secret Victims of Sex Trafficking
What are the provisions for male victims? More importantly, what can be done to make their circumstances and needs known in the anti-trafficking field?
Pimping v. Trafficking - Consequences for Victims
While talking about the inner workings of a trafficking case, she brought up that it is incredibly difficult to get a trafficking conviction; so, most prosecutors will avoid it. This challenge has major implications for the victims.