Let us know what events you are planning to host! To include your event in our calendar, please submit event title, organizer, date & time, location, description, contact and associated flyer/image/links to SFCAHT Coordinator at antonialavine@sfcaht.org.

​Please Note:
This calendar is offered as an awareness-raising service to the community. For additional details about specific events, please contact the hosting agency/individual named in the listing. Events hosted, sponsored or endorsed by the San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking include the acronym "SFCAHT."

2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report 
US Department of State

"On July 1, Secretary of State Blinken released the 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Report, an annual publication documenting the efforts by governments of 188 countries and territories, including the United States, to combat human trafficking.  The TiP Report assesses those efforts, including those of the U.S. government, according to minimum standards that track the “3Ps” of the Palermo Protocol, the prosecution of traffickers, the protection of trafficking victims, and the prevention of trafficking in persons.
The theme of this year’s TiP Report is “Human Trafficking in the Context of a Global Pandemic.”  In its introductory section, the Report describes how the conditions created by the pandemic increased the number of people vulnerable to human trafficking, and interrupted existing and planned anti-trafficking interventions.  The report also shares examples of leadership, resilience, and adaptability across the anti-trafficking community—from international organizations to local NGOs, governments, and survivor leaders."
As delivered by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller
to the Permanent Council, Vienna

For further information and to download the report click HERE.
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MISSSEY Training Institute

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting, Serving Sexually Exploited Youth (MISSSEY)

MISSSEY’s Training Institute offers CSEC 101/awareness trainings and discipline-specific, in-depth trainings, for professionals who work with at-risk youth. These trainings are offered to social service providers, law enforcement personnel, child advocacy professionals, educators, and health care providers by a cadre of skilled trainers that include MISSSEY’s staff and select professionals with substantial experience working with victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Any organization--government, non-government, community-based, educational--can request a training from MISSSEY. Fees are charged on a sliding scale.

Contact Person: Beth Quiriarte, 
beth@misssey.org or training@misssey.org
510-251-2070 

40-hour Comprehensive Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate Training 
San Francisco SafeHouse

SafeHouse is once again offering its 40-hour comprehensive human trafficking advocate training in accordance with California Evidence Code 1038.2(b). This training does fulfill the training requirement for the Human Trafficking Caseworker Privilege; however participant must work for an organization that qualifies under 18294 of the California Welfare & Institutions Code to claim the privilege.
The training is conducted by SafeHouse staff along with guest facilitators from partner agencies in the city who support survivors. Training opportunities are offered to community members, partner agencies, and SafeHouse volunteers/interns. 
The training curriculum topics include but are not limited to:
  • History and Societal Attitudes Toward Human Trafficking
  • Peer Counseling Techniques
  • Civil and Criminal Law Related to Trafficking 
  • Resources (housing, public assistance, financial resources, etc.) for Trafficking Survivors
  • Privileged Communication
The Fall 2018 Cohort training dates are every Thursday (9am-5pm) from August 2nd until September 6th.  Training cost is $175.00 per person. For more information or to sign up, visit: http://www.sfsafehouse.org/training.html

SFCAHT Committee Recruitment

SFCAHT is recruiting members for the following committees:
Inter-Faith Committee
Reaches out to the San Francisco Bay Area interfaith community for collaborative action against human trafficking.
Education Committee
Develops and coordinates SFCAHT training activities utilizing the Collaborative's multi-agency resources. 
Policy Committee
Oversees policy initiatives of SFCAHT and legislative updates.

    To sign up for any of these committees, please fill out this form:

1st Fruits Arts Project
A Collective of Justice & Positive Youth Development

San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking's 
Directory of Services 

The Directory of Services is available as a web resource  at http://sfcaht.org/directory-of-services.html.

Contribute to the Directory by sending your agency’s information or by suggesting other agencies that should be included to info@sfcaht.org.  

Must-See Video


​At the SFCAHT's 2013 Human Trafficking Conference, the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women released an original video on the life of one San Francisco girl trafficked on streets throughout the Bay Area and Las Vegas.  Click here to watch it now.

For more information about using this video in counseling, education and outreach efforts, please visit Child Sex Trafficking: A San Francisco Survivor's Story. 

NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 Teen Poster and Writing Contest of  SFCAHT! 

Download the winning writing HERE

See the 2021 Winning Poster below:
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See all the winning submissions HERE

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 Modern-Day Abolitionist Awards of SFCAHT! 

Trailblazer Abolitionist Award
/decadal/
NOLA BRANTLEY
CEO of Nola Brantley Speaks and Co-Founder of MISSSEY ​
Bio
Modern-Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Advocacy
SABLE MARIE HORTON
​Owner, Agape Design Expressions
Founder & Executive Director, Shades of Beauty Survivor Consultant, Westcoast Children’s Clinic Educator & Survivor Leader, Love Never Fails
Bio
Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Policy and Legal Achievements
RUTH SILVER TAUBE
Legal Services Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking and the Supervising Attorney, Workers' Rights Clinic, Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, Santa Clara University School of Law
Bio
Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Service to Human Trafficking Survivors
CARLY DEVLIN
Program Manager, Huckleberry Advocacy and Response Team (HART) 
Bio
Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Community Collaboration
BETTY ANN HAGENAU 
Co-founder of the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition
Bio
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BRIAN WO 
Co-founder of the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition 
Bio

SFCAHT Co-Chair 
the Hon. Judge Susan Breall receives Hannah G. Solomon Award 

At a ceremony on August 30, 2020, the National Council of Jewish Women San Francisco presented the Honorable Superior Court Judge Susan Breall with Hannah G. Solomon Award, the highest honor awarded by the Council, in recognition of her distinguished leadership and service.

​Congratulations to the Honorable Judge Breall for this well deserved recognition!
Use the arts as fruits of healing and empowerment with an inspiring and unique program offered to those most vulnerable. To enroll in the program, please contact Benita Hopkins at doublefnotes@gmail.com or 510-578-8588.

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Murase for receiving the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award!

The FBI Director's Community Leadership Award is presented annually at FBI's Headquarters in Washington, DC to community leaders in recognition of their outstanding service to the local community and enduring contributions to the advancement of justice. Dr. Emily Murase was selected as a recipient of this prestigious award for her anti-violence work. 

At the local award ceremony, Dr. Murase was honored by FBI Special Agent in Charge John Bennett. The ceremony was attended by representatives of SFCAHT, local law enforcement and community-based organizations.

Congratulations to Dr. Murase on a recognition well deserved!

​HIGHLIGHTS

Social Media as a Vehicle for Human Trafficking
Presentation by Student Social Media Team San Joaquin Human Trafficking Task Force
SFCAHT

March 31, 2021
6:00pm - 7:30pm

On March 31st we hosted a presentation of the Student Social Media Team of the SJC Human Trafficking Task Force for parents and guardians only. We learned how to protect children from online predators and make sure that they stay safe while using social media.   

General Meeting
SFCAHT

March 26, 2021
12:00pm - 1:30pm

At the March 26 General Meeting of SFCAHT, we learned about innovative approaches to human trafficking prosecution and victim protection. The program featured an update on the recent anti-human trafficking efforts of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office presented by Assistant District Attorney Evanthia Pappas, Human Trafficking Expert and Beyond Survivor: Voices of Healing Project's activities to support survivors of men sexual victimization presented by Jim Struve, Executive Director of MenHealing.
The meeting held a brief planning session for the upcoming Annual Conference of SFCAHT.

Teen Power Against Human Trafficking
Summit 2021
Poster & Writing Contest Award Ceremony

1st ​February 24,2021
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Youth from across the Bay Area gathered on February 24th at this year's virtual teen power summit to share experiences in anti-trafficking advocacy and prevention and honor the winners of the 2021 Teen Poster and Writing Contest. We were deeply moved by the inspiring keynote speech of Emmy-Award Winning TV Host and Activist, Jeannie Mai.

Congratulations to the first place winners:
Writing: 
Asher Patel & Jarret Zundel, 9th grade, Miramonte High School
Download the 1st place winning writing HERE.
Poster:
Kaelynn Tan, 12th grade, Milpitas High School 
Download the 1st place winning poster HERE.

The Global Fight Against Human Trafficking
International & Comparative Perspectives

February 9, 2021
10:00am - 11:30am

On February 9th we gathered with allies in anti-trafficking to learn about the global efforts in fighting modern-day slavery. The program featured presentations by: HON. LADY JUSTICE LYDIA ACHODE, Principal Judge of the High Court of Kenya; H.E. AMBASSADOR MOUSHIRA KHATTAB, First Vice Chair of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child at the African Union; H.E. AMBASSADOR EYNAT SHLEIN, Head of MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; NEIL FERRER, Consul General of the Philippines to San Francisco; SHLOMI KOFMAN, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region; THOMAS BURROWS, 
​Associate Director of the Office of International Affairs for the U.S. Department of Justice

2021 Annual Awareness Campaign of SFCAHT
Kickoff Press Conference & Modern Day Abolitionist Award Ceremony

January 8, 2021
11:00am to 12:30pm

On January 8th, community members, professionals and volunteers joined with top law enforcement and government officials, survivors, leading anti-trafficking advocates and members of the press to kick off Human Trafficking  Prevention Month and honor the 2021 Modern-Day Abolitionist Award winners. The program featured presentations by:
  • London Breed, Mayor of San Francisco
  • David L. Anderson, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California
  • Patti Lee, San Francisco Deputy Public Defender
  • Chesa Boudin, San Francisco District Attorney
  • Hannah Haley, Project Director, Anti-Trafficking Initiatives, West Coast Children’s Clinic
  • Tatum King, Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge 
  • Craig Fair, FBI Special Agent in Charge
  • Hediana Utarti, Asian Women’s Shelter
  • Raquel Solano, Philippine Deputy Consul General to San Francisco
  • Lori Cohen, Executive Director, ECPAT-USA 
​Congratulations to the 2021 Recipients of the Modern-Day Abolitionist Award: Trailblazer Abolitionist Award /decadal/- NOLA BRANTLEY
CEO of Nola Brantley Speaks and Co-Founder of MISSSEY;  ​Modern-Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Advocacy - SABLE MARIE HORTON
Owner, Agape Design Expressions, Founder & Executive Director, Shades of Beauty Survivor, Consultant, Westcoast Children’s Clinic Educator & Survivor Leader, Love Never Fails; Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Policy and Legal Achievements - RUTH SILVER TAUBE Legal Services Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking and the Supervising Attorney, Workers' Rights Clinic, Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, Santa Clara University School of Law; Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Service to Human Trafficking Survivors - CARLY DEVLIN 
Program Manager, Huckleberry Advocacy and Response Team (HART); Modern Day Abolitionist Award for Outstanding Community Collaboration - BETTY ANN HAGENAU 
and BRIAN WO, Co-Founders of the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition