Anti-Human Trafficking

Chair: Robin Thompson

Description:
A) Outreach and Education about Human Trafficking
*We will conduct training sessions for members so that they can be informed as well as work to equip members with information so they can conduct mini-human trafficking training and awareness sessions in the community, such as in our workplaces, faith communities, etc. Many members are new and have not heard the prior presentations.
*We will work to help develop and promote the local anti-trafficking collaborative, The North Florida Alliance to Combat Trafficking (NFACT). Founded several years ago, NFACT currently has members from a wide variety of local service providers and Zonta. It needs to expand its membership to included justice system representatives and needs to develop into a more structured and productive organization.
*We will also work to plan and host a community awareness event on human trafficking.

B) Outreach Materials
*We will develop and disseminate relevant local, national and international information. This information is shared both electronically and, as needed, in hard copy for the community at large and for members use when they conduct mini-human trafficking awareness programs.
*We also will continue the very successful Sticky Note Project – where members distribute sticky notes with the number of the national human trafficking hotline throughout the area.
*We will meet and develop an awareness and outreach tool (to replace the 2012 Calendar) which, like the calendar, will both inform the community and members as well as be a fundraiser.

C) Trafficking Survivor Support
*We will provide support to victims as needed. This could include a range of assistance from housing, clothing and transportation to baby clothes, gift cards and long distance calling cards. We organize members to contribute. This is on an “as needed” basis when local human trafficking cases arise.

Zonta Objective: To promote local awareness and understanding of human trafficking and to provide direct assistance to the survivors of trafficking.

Proposed Outcomes:

•A) Zonta Club trafficking training sessions will increase the understanding and awareness of human trafficking among our members. Members of other women’s organizations and allied groups will be more informed and be able to assist survivors of trafficking and our Club will assist survivors directly with support, as needed.
•B) Awareness materials featuring the national anti-trafficking hotline number and other key information will inform the local community of resources available to assist survivors.
•C) Trafficking survivors will receive direct and needed resource support.

Volunteer for this project Get Training in Anti-Human Trafficking

Important Links:

Rescue & Restore campaign http://www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking/

DCF Florida effort http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/initiatives/humantrafficking/

Dept. of State Trafficking in Persons Report http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2010/

Zonta International Position on Human Trafficking

Zonta Advocacy Opportunity: Time Sensitive: Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking of young girls in the US;

16 Dec 2010 8:29 AM | ZCT Webmaster (Administrator)

Dear Zonta Club of Tallahassee members:

I just received this information about a bill pending in the House re. minor sex trafficking. I have attached a copy of the actual House bill above.

To take action – click on the Take Action! Link on the right side of the page – that will enable you to reach our representatives and urge them to vote for passage of HR 5575.

Thanks,

Jean Bryant,

ZI LAA Chair and District 11 LAA Chair

Click here to read copy of HR 5575

An Opportunity to Combat Sex Trafficking in the U.S.	Take Action!


The FBI estimates that more than 100,000 underage girls are exploited for sex in the Unites States each year. Sex trafficking is a modern form of slavery, yet all too often victims are difficult to identify and trafficked persons are often prosecuted as prostitutes or deported as undocumented immigrants. The Senate has already passed a bill by unanimous consent that would call victims of sex trafficking what they are -- victims -- and establish pilot programs which would provide counseling, education, and basic support for these young women. This bill, the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act (S. 2925/H.R. 5575), would also mandate participation at all levels of law enforcement and educate officers and prosecutors in how to identify, investigate, and prosecute traffickers. With just days remaining in the lame duck session, we cannot allow the House to fail to take action to support young women exploited by sex traffickers in our very own country. To act now is to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of women and girls. Take Action! Urge your Representative to ensure the Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act (S. 2925/H.R. 5575) is considered before the end of the lame duck session. To send a message, simply click on the "Take Action" link in the upper right corner. Then follow the instructions to compose and send your message. If your member of Congress has already signed on as a cosponsor, you will be able to send her or him a message of thanks as well as encouragement to ensure the bill is considered before the end of the year. With so few pieces of important legislation succeeding in passing the Senate this year, the House has a golden opportunity to pass meaningful anti-sex trafficking legislation. Tell your representative to make sure this window of opportunity does not close. Leave your comments about this legislation on AAUW Dialog. The grassroots liaisons in AAUW's Leadership Corps program will be reaching out to AAUW branch leaders to provide mentoring and assistance. Whether you are a member of an AAUW branch (an officer or not) or a member-at-large interested in becoming involved with other AAUW members, please fill out the online form here to indicate areas of branch programming or administration for which you would like assistance. Washington Update, a weekly e-mail bulletin for AAUW members, offers an insider's view on the public policy process, the latest policy news, resources for advocates, programming ideas, and updates from the Public Policy and Government Relations Department. Subscribe today! Read the 2009-2011 AAUW Public Policy Program. Become part of the AAUW national community and break through barriers for women and girls. Join now. Strengthen AAUW's voice with policy-makers! Donate now. Connect with AAUW online via our website and blog, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Anti-Human Trafficking

Zonta Advocacy Opportunity: Time Sensitive: Bill to Combat Sex Trafficking of young girls in the US;

16 Dec 2010 8:29 AM | ZCT Webmaster (Administrator)

Trafficking Victims Get Assistance

21 Jun 2010 10:28 PM | ZCT Webmaster (Administrator)