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Local, state and federal law enforcement representatives, as well as social service providers, know it can be extremely challenging to identify and assist victims of human trafficking because of their diverse needs and because human trafficking is a hidden reality.
STAC was created to fill these needs and meet this challenge.
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Quincie Hamby: Creative Genius and True Friend of STAC
by Rita Weinstein Quincie Hamby has a host of interests and passions, all connected to her love of travel. At the intersection of her interest in exotic cultures and people and her passion for art and design is the exquisite jewelry she creates. “I am always working on new lines that express my attachment with Read more about Quincie Hamby: Creative Genius and True Friend of STAC[…]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
This program will focus on the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat human trafficking survivors in a health care setting, with a special emphasis on public health. Two hours Continuing Education Credits are approved for Nursing, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dietetics/Nutrition, Physical Read more about HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS[…]
Teensafe 2018 App Blacklist
We encourage all parents and caregivers to have an open dialog with children about online safety. Below are Teensafe’s 2018 recommendations of some apps to be aware of that could make children vulnerable. Please share! Read more at TeenSafe.com
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CALL TO ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
This program focuses on the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat human trafficking survivors. Main Conference room on the first floor Two hours Continuing Education Credits are approved for Nursing, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dietetics/Nutrition, Physical Therapy, and Dental. Presenters: Suzanne Harrison, Read more about HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CALL TO ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS[…]
Webinar Series with FREE CLE! Post-Conviction Advocacy for Survivors of Human Trafficking
The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence is offering the following webinars on human trafficking and the justice system: Survivor Reentry Project Webinar Series Two: Post-Conviction Advocacy for Survivors of Human Trafficking The following FREE webinars will be offered in this series: GENERAL CLE WILL BE OFFERED FOR WEBINARS 1, 2, AND Read more about Webinar Series with FREE CLE! Post-Conviction Advocacy for Survivors of Human Trafficking[…]
How to Talk to Kids About Human Trafficking
Learn the ten key messages that Unicef recommends parents and caregivers share with their kids: Educate yourself on the issue, and learn the signs of a trafficked victim. Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know on social media. Traffickers commonly use sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to lure their victims. Be aware Read more about How to Talk to Kids About Human Trafficking[…]
Imagining Freedom 2018 Event Gallery
The “Imagining Freedom” Fundraiser and Dinner was a casual dining event to raise awareness about both labor and sex trafficking in the Big Bend. Food stations, coordinated by Susan Turner and Food Glorious Food, featured dishes that were slavery-free and not part of food chains that include trafficked labor. Experts provided insights and answered questions Read more about Imagining Freedom 2018 Event Gallery[…]
BIG BEND COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING MEETING
Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Building “Nature’s Classroom” 1255 Lighthouse Road St. Marks, FL 32355
Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Professionals
In an article entitled “Hidden in Plain Sight” on the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) site, Dr. Kimberly Chang, who has uncovered multiple cases of childhood sex trafficking in her Bay area health center practice stated, “They are invisible, hidden from us, but sometimes, in plain sight. They can be cooks in our restaurants, Read more about Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Professionals[…]