2017 Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
Kick-Off Press Conference & Modern-day Abolitionist Award Ceremony
SFCAHT
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January 11, 2017,
San Francisco City Hall Local media and community members attended the press conference as leading anti-trafficking advocates, service providers, survivors and top Bay Area officials announced their priorities for 2017 in the fight against modern-day slavery. We honored the 2017 SFCAHT Modern-Day Abolitionist Award winners for their groundbreaking work against human trafficking. Press conference speakers included:
We honored also the 2017 SFCAHT Modern-Day Abolitionist Award winners for their groundbreaking work against human trafficking. To view the award recipients' information click HERE. |
Closing of the 2017 Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
Teen Power Event and Honoring the Winners of the Teen Poster & Writing Contest
SFCAHT
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February 13, 2017
San Francisco Main Public Library, Koret Auditorium Event Co-Sponsors: Freedom Forward & National Council of Jewish Women San Francisco Joined by parents, teachers and community members, youth from across the Bay Area gathered to perform and share experiences in anti-trafficking advocacy and prevention. Supervisor Katy Tang presented the awards to the winners of the SFCAHT 2017 Teen Poster and Writing Contest. Master of Ceremonies was Human Rights Documentary Filmmaker Sheri Shuster. Dr. Emily Murase, SF Board of Education Member and ED of the SF Department on the Status of Women and victim rights attorney Rose Mukhar, Chair of the SFCAHT Teen Poster and Writing Committee, addressed the audience. SFCAHT Chair Marianna Warmee presented the closing remarks. Download a flyer HERE. |
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OTHER 2017 CAMPAIGN EVENTS
Shelter and Advocate Volunteer Training
Freedom House
March 4 -25, 2017
The training was held at a facility near San Mateo County.
For Advocate Volunteers - to help raise awareness about the anti-trafficking movement and get the word out about Freedom House at different events.
For Shelter Volunteers - to make a direct impact on the lives of Freedom House residents by spending quality time with them.
For more information visit www.FreedomHouseSF.org.
The training was held at a facility near San Mateo County.
For Advocate Volunteers - to help raise awareness about the anti-trafficking movement and get the word out about Freedom House at different events.
For Shelter Volunteers - to make a direct impact on the lives of Freedom House residents by spending quality time with them.
For more information visit www.FreedomHouseSF.org.
Understanding Refugees, Policing, and International Human Rights: UN Special Rapporteur’s Investigation
United Nations Association USA, San Francisco Chapter
February 1, 2017
San Francisco State University, Cesar Chavez Student Center, Jack Adams Hall
Description: Deep exploration of relocation and policing of refugees in response to the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on the Rights to Assemble and Associate
Sponsors: United Nations Association, USA, San Francisco Chapter (UNA USA SF), San Francisco State University (SFSU), UNA USA Student Association, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Download flyer HERE.
San Francisco State University, Cesar Chavez Student Center, Jack Adams Hall
Description: Deep exploration of relocation and policing of refugees in response to the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on the Rights to Assemble and Associate
Sponsors: United Nations Association, USA, San Francisco Chapter (UNA USA SF), San Francisco State University (SFSU), UNA USA Student Association, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Download flyer HERE.
3rd Annual Voices for the Voiceless Rally & March
S.H.A.D.E., Love Never Fails, Office of the Attorney General, AHK, H.E.A.T Watch, M.I.S.S.S.E.Y,
Regina’s Doors & Windhorse
January 28, 2017
Fruitvale Public Market Area Between 12th street and International, Oakland, CA
Description: Marching against Human Trafficking, sexual exploitation and addressing this horrific human rights violation that is affecting our communities locally and nationally.
Download the flyer HERE.
Fruitvale Public Market Area Between 12th street and International, Oakland, CA
Description: Marching against Human Trafficking, sexual exploitation and addressing this horrific human rights violation that is affecting our communities locally and nationally.
Download the flyer HERE.
Human Trafficking: An Intersectional Approach
South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
January 27, 2017
School of Arts & Culture, San Jose
Description: A conference that explored various intersections with labor and sex trafficking. Workshops were focused on:
Download the flyer HERE.
School of Arts & Culture, San Jose
Description: A conference that explored various intersections with labor and sex trafficking. Workshops were focused on:
- Intersections in the Workplace
- Trauma and HT
- Marginalization and HT
- The Labor Trafficking Spectrum
- Collaboration is Intersection
Download the flyer HERE.
Stacy Jewell presents the theater production of "7 Layers Captive"
County of Santa Clara, Office of Women's Policy
January 26, 2017
Theater at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, School of Arts & Culture, San Jose
7 Layers Captive is the dramatic true story of one young woman’s horrific abduction into prostitution and her ultimate escape and triumphal survival—told by the woman it all happened to. Stacy Jewell, in her own poetic words, moved and inspired audiences by her grit and spirit as she delivered with the authority and authenticity of someone who has been there and back, leaving her heart and soul wide open on stage. Using the power of music, poetry, and stunning visuals, 7 Layers Captive exposes the psychological programming that takes place in sex trafficking. 7 Layers Captive was the "Winner of Best Play & Performance of 2015 Washington, DC, " DC Metro Theater Arts.
Theater at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, School of Arts & Culture, San Jose
7 Layers Captive is the dramatic true story of one young woman’s horrific abduction into prostitution and her ultimate escape and triumphal survival—told by the woman it all happened to. Stacy Jewell, in her own poetic words, moved and inspired audiences by her grit and spirit as she delivered with the authority and authenticity of someone who has been there and back, leaving her heart and soul wide open on stage. Using the power of music, poetry, and stunning visuals, 7 Layers Captive exposes the psychological programming that takes place in sex trafficking. 7 Layers Captive was the "Winner of Best Play & Performance of 2015 Washington, DC, " DC Metro Theater Arts.
A 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Coalition to End Human Trafficking
National Council of Jewish Women SF, Jewish Community Relations Council,
Jewish Family and Children’s Services, New Israel Fund, Shalom Bayit,
Temple Beth Am and Congregation B’nai Emunah
January 19, 2016
Jewish Community Federation Boardroom, San Francisco
For over 10 years, the Jewish Coalition has been rallying the Bay Area community to fight against modern-day slavery. During the 10th Anniversary Celebration, the achievements of the Coalition were recognized while honoring its founders. Attendees learned about the historic struggle of the Jewish community to eradicate human trafficking and heard the personal story of a Jewish survivor, while also learning how to prevent modern-day slavery from occurring in their community. Featured speakers included Former California Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Sally Lieber and Rabbi Doug Kahn.
Jewish Community Federation Boardroom, San Francisco
For over 10 years, the Jewish Coalition has been rallying the Bay Area community to fight against modern-day slavery. During the 10th Anniversary Celebration, the achievements of the Coalition were recognized while honoring its founders. Attendees learned about the historic struggle of the Jewish community to eradicate human trafficking and heard the personal story of a Jewish survivor, while also learning how to prevent modern-day slavery from occurring in their community. Featured speakers included Former California Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Sally Lieber and Rabbi Doug Kahn.
Drugs and Sex Trafficking in Marin “The Surprising Truth in our Community”
Shared Hope International, Marin Advocates for Children,
The Men of Shared Hope and Novato Oaks Inn
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January 19, 2016
Novato Oaks Inn/Best Western, Novato, CA During this FREE community event, attendees heard the latest from the experts about what has been happening in the field and learned about the providers who support sex trafficking victims and what attendees can do. Contact & Info: Laurel Botsford, laurel.shiaoh@gmail.com Download the flyer HERE. |
Human Trafficking Engagement Training
Blue Campaign. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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January 19, 2017 | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Oakland, CA You work with immigrants every day. You see their needs. Attendees at this event learned about the signs of human trafficking, the immigration benefits and the services available to support these survivors. Representatives from Bay Area, federal partners, local government and NGOs came together to share the latest resources. |
Stop. Observe. Ask. Respond. SOAR Training
Dignity Health’s Human Trafficking Response Program & Administration for Children and Families
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January 18, 2017
San Francisco Federal Building The front-line healthcare staff, as well as chaplains, and security who attended this event increased their awareness about sex and labor trafficking and learned about how to provide trauma-informed care and build community partnerships. Download the flyer HERE. |
5th Annual Human Trafficking Brown Bag Series
Anti-Trafficking Coalition of the Bay Area
Reaching Out to the Gate Openers: Outreach and Collaboration in Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking
Date/Time: January 24, 2017 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Place: 25 Van Ness, Room 650, San Francisco
Civil Remedies: A Path to Justice for Survivors of Labor Trafficking
Date/Time: January 26, 2017 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Place: 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 600, SF
Representing Human Trafficking Survivors: The T-Visa and Other Forms of Immigration Relief
Date/Time : February 2, 2017 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Place: 555 California Street, #12, San Francisco
Human Trafficking and Domestic Workers’ Rights
Date/Time: February 15, 2017 | 11:00am 0 12:30pm
Place: Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street, 3rd
Floor, San Francisco
Film Night and Discussion: The Forced Labor Side of Human Trafficking
Date/Time: February 22, 2017 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Place: Roxie Theater, 3117 18th Street, San Francisco
Download the flyer HERE.
Date/Time: January 24, 2017 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Place: 25 Van Ness, Room 650, San Francisco
Civil Remedies: A Path to Justice for Survivors of Labor Trafficking
Date/Time: January 26, 2017 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Place: 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 600, SF
Representing Human Trafficking Survivors: The T-Visa and Other Forms of Immigration Relief
Date/Time : February 2, 2017 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Place: 555 California Street, #12, San Francisco
Human Trafficking and Domestic Workers’ Rights
Date/Time: February 15, 2017 | 11:00am 0 12:30pm
Place: Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street, 3rd
Floor, San Francisco
Film Night and Discussion: The Forced Labor Side of Human Trafficking
Date/Time: February 22, 2017 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Place: Roxie Theater, 3117 18th Street, San Francisco
Download the flyer HERE.