The Statewide Adult Services Workgroup is a good fit for organizations and/or people who currently provide adult services that support human trafficking survivors.
The goal of the Statewide Adult Service Workgroup is to build a long-lasting coordinated response to support adult human trafficking survivors with a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. The purpose of this group is to identify specific and actionable goals for 2023 and 2024.
The ongoing structure of this meeting will consist of an open session of training or a guest speaker to talk about relevant topics related to the workgroup. The next hour will be reserved for community discussion.
If you feel your programs/organization can actively contribute to these discussions and activities, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudO6gqjkuH9ZstdYtzNGJkiMkDseMfz5y
The goal of the Statewide LGBTQIA+ Workgroup is to build a long-lasting, coordinated response to support LGBTQIA+ human trafficking survivors.
The meeting will begin with a training or guest speaker relevant to the pressing issues identified by the workgroup. Previous training focused on specific methods of advocating for LGBTQIA+ survivors. The meeting will then continue on for a community round-table to discuss barriers, challenges, and possible solutions to serving LGBTQIA+ survivors.
This workgroup is relevant for any person or organization that does anti-trafficking, anti-violence, or anti-exploitation work. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscO-hpzMrHta_dHdmdhKGRf1cEhXTHQzN
The Statewide Mental Health Workgroup is a good fit for organizations and/or people who currently provide services that support human trafficking survivors. The goal of the Statewide Mental Health Workgroup is to build long-lasting coordinated partnerships to support human trafficking survivors in a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. The structure of this meeting will consist of an open session of training or a 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. It is important to have a consistent presence at the workgroup discussions so we can pick up where the last workgroup meeting left off and continue the discussion toward solutions. If you feel your programs/organization can actively contribute to these discussions and activities, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduCtrjgpGdduAcpPdlzEKFwKz7TJQk8S
The Statewide Healthcare Meeting is restricted to healthcare response professions. At this meeting, we will be bringing healthcare professionals from across the state to discuss various topics that include barriers and challenges along with possible solutions in supporting human trafficking survivors through a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach. The purpose of this group is to identify specific and actionable goals for 2023 and the beginnings of a work plan to accomplish their goals over the next year. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOivpjotHdSWrXEiHnbIqj4p4m3IKhl0
The Statewide Youth Services Workgroup is a good fit for organizations and/or people who currently provide youth services that support youth human trafficking survivors.
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. At this meeting we will be picking up with the identified barrier of access to youth emergency housing. The purpose of this group is to identify specific and actionable goals for 2023 and continue the work plan to work towards a solution for the identified need.
The ongoing structure of this meeting will consist of an open session of training or a guest speaker to talk about relevant topics related to the workgroup. The next hour will be a continuance of the previous meeting. It is important to have a consistent presence at the workgroup discussions so we can pick up where the last workgroup meeting left off and continue the discussion towards solutions.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-uqqjkpGt11qqS-H08OQaawszxSZCZA
The Statewide LGBTQIA+ Workgroup is a good fit for organizations and/or people who currently provide services that support human trafficking survivors. The goal of the Statewide LGBTQIA+ Workgroup is to build a long-lasting coordinated partnerships to support human trafficking survivors in a trauma informed and survivor centered approach.
The structure of this meeting will consist of an open session of training or a 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. It is important to have a consistent presence at the workgroup discussions so we can pick up where the last workgroup meeting left off and continue the discussion towards solutions.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc–rqD0iHtTka7Ms3T9LNckQZSNcUel8
The Statewide Mental Health Workgroup is a good fit for organizations and/or people who currently provide services that support human trafficking survivors. The goal of the Statewide Mental Health Workgroup is to build a long-lasting coordinated partnerships to support human trafficking survivors in a trauma informed and survivor centered approach. The structure of this meeting will consist of an open session of training or a 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. It is important to have a consistent presence at the workgroup discussions so we can pick up where the last workgroup meeting left off and continue the discuss towards solutions. If you feel your programs/organization can actively contribute to these discussions and activities this would be a perfect fit for you.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtde-vqjktGN22OMV4aqKedTcS3DkU1NFC
The purpose of the legislative workgroup is to come together across a diverse demographic of advocates to discuss current legislative bills, and the priority focus bills for each advocate to identify similar goals and work together to advocate and create a strong, and unified appearance at the capital. As well as work towards scheduling unified advocacy events, and lobby days at the capital. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdeCpqTsvGNZRRabkuWpw2aou1D3hz4jv
The Statewide Legal Services/Law Enforcement Meeting is restricted to legal services, first responders, and law enforcement officials only. At this meeting we will discuss various topics, and challenges to work towards solutions to better support human trafficking survivors, through a trauma informed and survivor centered approach. During these meetings, the first hour will be a trainer or guest speaker that will provide information to assist with some of the challenges you might be facing as a professional. The next hour will be a continuance of the previous meeting to continue working towards solutions to current challenges your field might be facing while serving human trafficking survivors. If you are an active first responder, law enforcement, or legal services official interested in better supporting human trafficking survivors this will be a great fit for you.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc-CpqD8sHtUfpTHotuU0yCBBNP_WR0y3
Hosted by: Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE)
CATE* is a statewide collaborative effort of agencies and individuals building a community movement to prevent and respond to human trafficking and exploitation through advocacy, public policy, education, and direct outreach strategies.
Human Trafficking & Exploitation: The Basics
Welcome to our online event where we’ll provide an introductory dive into the issue of human trafficking and exploitation across Missouri. Join us for an eye-opening session to gain solid basic knowledge of various forms of human trafficking, the methods used by traffickers, and the impact on victims and society.
This online training includes an interactive presentation followed by a Q&A session that is perfect for anyone in the community that is just learning about this important issue.
By the end of the session, participants will have:
- an increased awareness and understanding of human trafficking and exploitation
- Practical strategies for prevention, identification, and ways to get involved.
*CATE is a DBA of Healing Action Network.
