A statewide meeting of organizations and researchers dedicated to improving the healthcare infrastructure in the anti-trafficking movement. At this meeting, healthcare professionals from across the state will discuss barriers, challenges, and potential solutions to supporting survivors through a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. The purpose of this group is to identify specific, actionable goals for 2023 and create a shared work plan to accomplish these goals: To register, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd–hpjMtHtYrf-9y3BlaJ1VVDiT3Yt4Y 

The goal of the Statewide Youth Service Workgroup is to build a long-lasting coordinated partnership to support youth human trafficking survivors in a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. This meeting features a training hosted by Safe Shelter Collaborative and a community discussion on improving resources for youth survivors. The workgroup is open to anyone that interacts with youth survivors of trafficking. To register, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvce-tqDMsH9Mj_N9W-bmbXaNAIiaxNrRA%20

This workgroup is for organizations or people currently providing services for adult human trafficking survivors. We will kick off with a training from Safe Shelter Collaborative on overcoming housing/shelter access barriers. A community discussion will follow. To register, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uc–qrD8qG9MkmlCRvViaVim_29JxZ-Rd 

The Statewide LGBTQIA+ Workgroup is open to any organization or researcher interested in improving the service infrastructure for LGBTQIA+ survivors of human trafficking. The goal of this workgroup is to build long-lasting partnerships and coordinated service responses. The structure of this meeting will consist of a training or guest speaker to talk about relevant topics related to the workgroup. The next hour will be a structured discussion focusing on identifying goals and objectives for 2023 activities. To register, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMod-yhqTsqHNa4tQw92NN_P00_iso98mxm

The Statewide Mental Health Workgroup is a good fit for organizations that currently provide mental health services to human trafficking survivors. The goal of this workgroup is to build long-lasting partnerships dedicated to improving mental health resources for survivors. The structure of this meeting will consist of a training or guest speaker to talk about relevant topics related to the workgroup. The next hour will be structured discussions and activities focusing on identifying goals and objectives for 2023 activities. To register, please follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOmoqzsjE9TkkeSpt0-F5unyTlTt-y0p

The Statewide Legal Services & Law Enforcement Workgroup is restricted to legal services, first responders, and law enforcement officials only. At this meeting, we will discuss various barriers and potential solutions to better support human trafficking survivors. During these meetings, the first hour will feature a trainer or guest speaker that will provide information to assist with some of the challenges you might be facing as a professional. A structured community discussion will follow. If you are an active first responder, law enforcement, or legal services official interested in better supporting human trafficking survivors, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceCpqDIuGNIXde9HxCMfQKMBxARZZUyp

The purpose of the legislative workgroup is to bring together advocates across the state to discuss current legislative bills, organize advocacy efforts, and prioritize focus bills. This workgroup will work together to advocate and create a strong, unified appearance at the capital. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdeqrqD0rG9WEMTjoJGhwtkxhJh6999k5

CATE will be launching our Standards of Care Wave 2 and we are looking for community feedback. Topics in Wave 2 include external capacity building, grant writing and research, and running a survivor-empowered organization. The agenda for this workgroup is to review SoC Wave 2, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate on the content launch. This event is invite only. If you would like to be involved, please email Genevieve Kosay at [email protected].

The statewide Healthcare Workgroup brings together healthcare professionals from across the state to discuss barriers, challenges, and possible solutions in supporting human trafficking survivors through a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. This workgroup is intended for healthcare professionals. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArfuqurTouEtPQoOAiZxdN5sJMxwcuon6V