Membership

Membership is offered in four main categories: Collaborative Partners, Coalition Members, Multi-Disciplinary Team Ally, and Community Network. See below for a description of each category. Talk to CATE staff if you are unsure about which membership type will work for you.  

For more information, email us at [email protected]

Collaborative Partners

Collaborative Partners (CP) are the leadership and governance of CATE. CP membership involves significant institutional participation and reporting. To become a CP, an agency must be an active 501c3 organization, have human trafficking a primary mission focus, and uphold a shared set of values and standards.

Apply here.

Coalition Members

Coalition Members (CM) are voting members of the coalition. Organizations or individuals who provide direct services to populations that intersect with survivors of trafficking or exploitation are eligible for CM membership. To become a CM, an agency must be an active 501c3 organization or a licensed therapist with a private practice, ability to participate in CATE regional meetings & activities, uphold CATE’s mission & minimum standards, and have agency decision-maker buy-in.

Apply here.

Multi-Disciplinary Team Ally

Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Ally are governmental organizations and public entities operating under the authority of the state, county, or municipal governing bodies that intersect with survivors of trafficking or exploitation. To become a MDT Ally, an organization or public entity must uphold the CATE mission and minimum standards.

Apply here.

Community Network

Community Network (CN) members are non-voting organizations or individuals from any sector who are interested in participating in the larger anti-trafficking movement. To become a CN member, the organization or individual must uphold the CATE mission and minimum standards. 

• For Organizations: Apply here. 
• For Individuals: Apply here. 

Community Network

Community Network (CN) members are non-voting organizations or individuals from any sector who are interested in participating in the larger anti-trafficking movement. To become a CN member, the organization or individual must uphold the CATE mission and minimum standards. 

Apply here. 

Join a Committee

Are you a CATE Member? Have expertise in any of the areas below? Join one of our committees. Not a member? Email our membership specialist for more information at [email protected].

• Mental Health Committee
• Legal Services Committee
• Shelter/Housing Committee

Become a CATE Supporter 

Are you a private business seeking to support the anti-trafficking movement? Contact us to know how you can be a supporter of CATE through sponsorship, donations, or in-kind services.