A Collective Response to Human Trafficking
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A Collective Response to
Human Trafficking
Brandon Feller, MBAPresident
United Way of Delaware County
Brande UrbanDirector of
Community ImpactUnited Way of
Delaware County
Samantha HudsonRegional Anti-Human
Trafficking CoordinatorSalvation Army
Delaware County Coalition Leaders
Myth or Fact #1A person must be A person must be
physically transported physically transported from one place to another in from one place to another in
order for the crime to fall order for the crime to fall under the definition of under the definition of
human traffickinghuman trafficking
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 states a person does NOT need to be physically transported from one location to another in order for the crime to fall within the definition of human trafficking.
Human trafficking is not synonymous with forced migration or smuggling, but rather when an individual is forced against their will to perform an act(s) of service.
Myth or Fact #2
Currently, there are Currently, there are still countries where it still countries where it is legal to own and/or is legal to own and/or
use slaves. use slaves.
Myth or Fact #3
Human trafficking is Human trafficking is the fastest growing the fastest growing
criminal enterprise in criminal enterprise in the worldthe world
The International Labour Organization reports that annual profits from human
trafficking total $150 billion globally.
Myth or Fact #4
Human trafficking Human trafficking only occurs in illegal only occurs in illegal
industries.industries.
“Nike's policy is to evaluate potential contracted factories before they enter the supply chain to assess compliance with standards including country-related risk for issues including forced labor, human trafficking and slavery. Nike uses both internal and external third-party audits.”
Myth or Fact #5
Commercial Sex is Commercial Sex is between two between two
consenting adults and consenting adults and it is their business.it is their business.
Myth or Fact #6
1 in 3 men admit1 in 3 men admitto buying sex.to buying sex.
Blue = victims of Ohio Blue = victims of Ohio prostitutionprostitution
Green = victims forcedGreen = victims forced
Red = victims manipulatedRed = victims manipulated
Myth or Fact #7
Most of consumers of Most of consumers of commercial sex are commercial sex are
arrested alongside the arrested alongside the sellers and sellers and prostitutes.prostitutes.
Comparative Data2011
•Total Arrests: 1096
•Male Arrests: 199•Female Arrests: 897
Male arrests were 18.15% of entire arrest number
2012•Total Arrests: 1168
•Male Arrests: 205•Female Arrests: 963
Male arrests were 17.55% of entire arrest number
2013•Total Arrests: 1218
•Male Arrests: 215•Female Arrests: 1003
Male arrests were 17.65% of entire arrest number
Myth or Fact #8
The average age to The average age to enter prostitution is enter prostitution is
13 years old.13 years old.
Myth or Fact #9
Legalization makes Legalization makes the commercial sex the commercial sex
industry safer.industry safer.
Why UWDC?• United Way Evolution: Reactive vs. Proactive
• 2012– Zero Local Leadership on This Issue– Women’s Leadership Network– Community Awareness Event– Engaging new audiences
From Learning to Leading• Women’s Leadership Grant• Momentum
– Unprecedented response– Organizations and individuals– UWDC funds a FT caseworker for our county
• Who will herd the cats?!– UWDC accepts role– Shifts a PT position to FT
• Create a local coalition (2013)• Coordinate awareness/education
Out of Our Comfort Zone• Not a Traditional United Way Issue
– Would never be a needs assessment priority• We Are Not Human Trafficking Caseworkers• How Will Donors Receive This Issue?
BUT• We ARE Experts At Convening Community
Leaders• We Are Constantly Learning
ROI for UWDC• Better and new relationships with the faith
community• Donors RAVE!• Leader vs. Funder• Increased profile
– News– Blog– Social Media
That time the United Way president went looking for sex workers late at night…
• Street Outreach– Not at all what I was expecting– Never encountered Julia Roberts– What I DID see:
• Hopelessness• Numbing pain through addiction• Fear• Trust- mutual respect between volunteers and victims
Why prep work? - Tortoise It Up for this Race!•Educate yourself
• Attend an HT 101 Workshop or Training• Follow National Human Trafficking
Programs/Movements online
•Access Surrounding Successful Coalition Models
•Is there a Rescue and Restore Coalition near you?• US Dept. of Health and Human Services
•Office of the Administration For Children & Families >Office of Refugee Resettlement•Email [email protected]
•Contact Polaris Project about case management or counselors certified to assist human trafficking survivors.
Prep Work – Slow & Steady
• Why United Ways are set best to lead– Uniqueness of Partnerships– Collective Impact Model
• Common Goal and Measurement Tool• Traditional and Non-Traditional Partners • Inclusiveness
– Corporate Assistance– Reach a broader audience
• Workplace Campaigns• Donors wanting to engage on topics
Why UW – Slow & Steady
• Your UW Board"We often focus on food, clothing and shelter when we speak in
terms of basic human needs, but human beings have a need to feel safe too. Human trafficking is an outrageous offense against our society and culprit which preys on this need and deprives others of it. This is a critical issue we face in this country especially in our own backyards.
In Delaware County we realize the United Way is uniquely positioned to collectively impact and lead community efforts to raise awareness of this issue and have a substantive tangible impact in our community. Part of our challenge is to eliminate the demand for this conduct and drive awareness. We must also provide safe and appropriate treatment and environments which support re-entry.
When we come together with other community partners and agencies, we stand the best chance of combatting and one day eradicating this issue."
Marilyn McClure-Demers Chair- BOD
The Partners– Slow & Steady
• Founding Partners– Who do you need on your side before you
start?– Professionals who work with or potentially
could work with victims• Courts – Juvenile, Prosecutor’s Offices
• Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) and/or SANE ER
• Law Enforcement (Sheriff, City, Township)
• Drug Treatment Center
• Job & Family Services
• Domestic Violence Shelter Provider or Advocates
• Corporate Partner already invested or interested in the subject matter
– Trauma informed care vs. vigilante
The Partners– Slow & Steady
“As a global business, we monitor our suppliers and supply chain to detect violations of law and ethical principles, such as child labor or human trafficking. We anticipate that these issues may occur overseas, but human trafficking is here in our backyard in central Ohio. Women and girls are literally being enslaved, and as a society, we need to marshal resources from the government, NGOs and private
enterprise to combat human trafficking.” Gary R. Martz, Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Greif, Inc.
The Partners– Slow & Steady
Why make it closed?FIRST MEETING:• Start defining the issue or problem around which the coalition has come together. •Discuss the structure of the coalition. Your role and the benefits of building this coalition.•Begin the process of creating a common vision and developing the direction of the coalition.
Closed Meeting #1– Slow & Steady
SECOND MEETING•Final edit and approval of mission statement. We are a coordinated Delaware County community response to combat human trafficking through advocacy, education, prevention and ongoing comprehensive services.
•Coalition name quest•Creation of a continuum of trauma-informed care for human trafficking victims within our region.
Closed Meeting #2– Slow & Steady
THIRD MEETING•Coalition name selection•Logo discussion•2014 DCAHT focus & goal setting
• Vote• Set goals• Process to accomplish goals
•DCAHT Trainings•Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January)
Closed Meeting #3– Slow & Steady
• National (as needed)• State
– Ohio Network of Anti-Trafficking Coalitions– Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force Newsletter
• PR• Legislation
• County-wide– Community Outreach– Social Media– Committees:
1. Advocacy
2. Ongoing comprehensive services:
3. Prevention
4. Awareness/Education
• Opportunities– Trainings, Workshops, Webinars, Conferences, etc.
• Expert Presentation
2015 Additions:•Committees:
- Law Enforcement,
- Faith
•Chairs, along with UW & SA staff
Open Meeting Process– Slow & Steady
• Ongoing Training Opportunities• Retention• Social Media• Community Engagement• Retreat• National Human Trafficking
Awareness Month Activities• Memo of Agreement• Founding Partners turn into
Steering Committee
Maintenance– Slow & Steady
• For organizations or individuals• Must attend 4 DCAHT events, meetings, trainings,
etc.• Members responsibilities:
– Hotline numbers and Potential signs of HT– Receive and share info about HT– Utilize social media and email to disseminate info.– Support HT Best Practice Work as set with federal guidelines.– When speaking on behalf of the coalition share approved
messages.– Assist with data collection.
MOA– Slow & Steady
2014 List of our Coalition Accomplishments oCreated DCAHT Coalition booth and banners.o4 coalition workshops and 3 advanced trainings presented to the community.o Participated in state-wide coalition discussions and updates.
2014 Celebration List of Coalition Accomplishments!
o Faith-Based Community Discussion
2014 Coalition Accomplishments oBrought the Guest House, short-term residence for survivors, to life with landscaping, paint, furniture, re-modeled kitchen.
o Advocated at the Statehouse and saw the signing of House Bill 130.
o Presentations to the Kiwanis, League of Women Voters, local churches, Hospital Medical Exec. Meeting, and Job & Family Services.
o Promoted state-wide human trafficking awareness campaign through social media, posters and flyers.
o Participated in a fashion show and 5k run benefiting anti-human trafficking
efforts.
• S.O.A.P. & Victim Card Outreach Event• Prevention in Schools• Labor Trafficking• Root Causes – Child Abuse; Opiates; Language Barriers;
Risk-taking behaviors
• Working with Re-entry• Targeting specific professionals for trainings:
• Cosmetology
• EMT/EMS/First Responders/Urgent Care/ER
• Courts/Law Enforcement
• Corporations
The Future– Slow & Steady
o Raise awarenesso National Hotline Numbero Human Trafficking Awareness Montho Share/Re-post info on your FB or Twitter pageo Convene a community conversations
o Provide educationo Polaris Project Webinaro First Responders
o Victim Card Outreacho Understand your state’s lawso Advocate for survivors
Overwhelmed? – Break it Down
Best Practices• Multidisciplinary Approach
– All following standardized best practice model– Cover all the bases
• Comprehensive, trauma-informed services– Evidence-based treatment models– Licensed professionals– Continuing education
• Media Guidelines– 2 years post restoration– Do NOT reexploit
The Salvation Army of Central Ohio’s Anti-Human Trafficking
Programs• 24 hour Emergency Hotline• 24 hour Emergency Response• Street Outreach• The Guest House Safe Housing• The Well Drop in Center• Trauma and Addiction Groups• Ohio Human Trafficking Taskforce• Comprehensive, long-term case management
That time the United Way president went looking for sex workers late at night…
• Street Outreach– Not at all what I was expecting– Never encountered Julia Roberts– What I DID see:
• Hopelessness• Numbing pain through addiction• Fear• Trust- mutual respect between volunteers and victims
The Guest HouseThe Guest House is an individualized
empowerment based program that offers:• protective, emergency, safe housing• supportive services for survivors of human
trafficking and sexual exploitation and their immediate families who are currently homeless due to fleeing.
Comprehensive Services
The role of the case manager is to ensure needed services and supports are provided to enhance the recovery process for the victim.
• The Salvation Army staff works with clients providing– Emotional support– Linkage to community resource – Guidance in meeting their own unique needs
Red Flag Indicators• Shows evidence of mental, physical or sexual abuse• Cannot or will not speak on own behalf, submissive or fearful• Lacking control of personal ID, documents or finances• Laying about age or having false IDs• Gaps in memory or inconsistencies in stories• Unusual or unsafe work conditions• Having to travel often for their employment• Any mention of pimp/boyfriend, older boyfriend, daddy• Excess amounts of cash, jewelry, new items• Lack of personal possessions• Hotel room keys or living in a hotel • Physically exhausted, works long hours• Reproductive health concerns• Over-sexualized behaviorBuilding a Child Welfare Response to Child Trafficking
Meeting the Unique Needs of Human Trafficking Survivors
• Educate your community on human trafficking and how to appropriately respond– Target agencies that may come into contact with
victims without realizing it– If you raise awareness, victims WILL be identified
• Know what services are available in you community– Who is licensed and trained to provide
appropriate services in you area?– How will the community fill the gaps?
If you suspect human traffickingplease call:
The National Human Trafficking Hotline at
1-888-3737-888
CONTACT INFORMATIONBrandon Feller
PresidentUnited Way of Delaware County
Mara Vanderslice KellyExecutive Director,
Center to Combat Human Trafficking & Slavery
United Way [email protected]
Brande UrbanDirector, Community Impact
United Way of Delaware [email protected]
Samantha Hudson, LSWRegional Anti-Human Trafficking
Program CoordinatorThe Salvation Army of Central Ohio
www.DelawareAHT.orgwww.DelawareAHT.org
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