January 2022Monthly Update
Quarterly Meeting
HT-RADAR Quarterly Meeting
March 24, 2022, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (PST) and will be held virtually over Zoom.
Cultic Theory – Director of Research and Co-Founder of the Avery Research Center, Megan Lundstrom, MA will be presenting on Cultic Theory. The Avery Center posits that domestic, pimp-controlled sex trafficking – commonly referred to as “The Game” or “The Life”, is a commercial, polygamist cult. This theory is built upon their own research, as well as work from 15 Cult Characteristics by Janja Lalich, PhD., and Michael Langone, PhD; the BITE Model by Steven Hassan, PhD.; and 8 Mind Reform Techniques by Robert Lifton, M.D.
Please make sure to register in advance for this meeting!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Community Highlights
Request for Information for the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report
The U.S. Department of State invites everyone to submit information about new trends in human trafficking; examples of governments’ successes and challenges in prosecution, victim identification and protection, and efforts to prevent trafficking; and lessons learned in combating trafficking, including examples of effective anti-trafficking laws, policies, and programs. They encourage everyone to share information on how governments addressed trafficking in underserved and vulnerable communities, including whether it equitably enforced its laws, whether it provided the same quality and level of access to services to all communities, and whether it implemented or tried to address any policies that further marginalized communities already overrepresented among trafficking victims, increasing their risk to human trafficking. In addition, they are particularly interested in hearing about examples of promising practices and recommendations for engaging those with lived experience of human trafficking in anti-trafficking efforts, as well as for ensuring diversity among individuals who are engaged. Deadline for submission is February 1, 2022.
Official statement can be read here
A guide for submitting a response is here
Consultation on the FY 2022 Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites tribal leaders to participate in a consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2022 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, PST on January 13 and January 14, 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, OVC has determined that it would be best to host this event virtually, using an online meeting platform. The Consultation will focus on the outcomes for the past Fiscal Year of Tribal Set-Aside Victim Services Formula Grant Program, and the potential expansion of the allowable use of grant award funds to support construction projects in future Fiscal Years, and possible enhancements to the grant application process.
Invitation details can be found here
Lack of Impact Data Hinders Efforts to Deter Sex Buyers
Heyrick Research proposes some inquiries for more rigorous quantitative research into the drivers of demand and the effects of deterrence tactics in view of the numerous data gaps on the effectiveness of sex buyer deterrence initiatives. This report gives an overview of deterrence tactics, and what is known—or not—about their impacts. Key questions are highlighted about data collection needed to develop measurable, evidence-based demand reduction models.
Proposal can be found here
Legal Deserts Report
The Avery Center partnered with the National Survivor Law Collective (“NSL Collective”) to produce this report. They believe that lived experience must inform change and, by default, that all services should be data driven. Thus, after encountering these legal deserts with numerous clients, The Avery Center decided to conduct a comprehensive research project to determine the scale and severity of this drought. The goal of this report is to determine where and what type of legal services exist for sex trafficking survivors. Access to this information is intended to empower practitioners to better understand and mitigate the obstacles that exist for survivors seeking legal services.
Report can be found here
Healing from Trauma Online Gallery – Submissions Requested
Through this awareness-building gallery, Framework hopes to help service providers and survivors better understand experiences, and the resources available following labor trafficking. From January through March 2022, this online gallery will exhibit how survivors of labor trafficking have healed, processed, and expressed themselves while exploring, understanding, and moving through their traumatic experiences. Survivors are invited to submit visual representations of trauma and their journey toward healing. Service providers are encouraged to share the opportunity to submit with their clients.
Details and the submission form can be found here
19th Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference – Submissions Requested
The University of Toledo’s Human Trafficking & Social Justice Institute and Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition invite you to submit a presentation summary for review to present at the 19 th Annual International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference (IHTSJC) hosted virtually on September 21-23, 2022. The conference has been the impetus for many research collaborations and has spurred new programming across the globe. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.
Submissions can be made here
Opportunities & Resources
Webinars
HT-RADAR offers information about webinars focused on anti-trafficking work and anti-trafficking research. As the workplace continues to shift, we will continue to offer resources for online educational opportunities, as well as in-person events.
Teen Dating Violence Presentation
Recorded
Hosted by: San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force Health Subcommittee
San Diego local dynamics of sex trafficking closely resemble Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Also, the same best practices should be used to address both IPV and trafficking. Presentation topics include: Behaviors that lead to unhealthy or abusive dating relationships can take root as early as middle and high school, as teens begin to date and experiment with their first romantic or intimate relationships.
Responding to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys and Men
Date: January 24, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (PST)
Hosted by: Giant Slayer Consulting
The event begins with a screening of BOYS, a documentary about minor male sex trafficking across America, followed by an insightful panel discussion. Panelists include the CEOs of four organizations dedicated solely to serving male-identifying survivors. Panelists will share information on their respective programs’ unique service responses, along with strategic recommendations for advancing the movement in 2022. A moderated Q/A will conclude the event.
Creating Safe Spaces for Transgender Survivors
Date: January 26, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
Hosted by: Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center
This session will provide participants with practical guidance and insight on creating inclusive environments, practices, and policies that support transgender survivors. As a result of this session, participants will be better equipped to discuss factors that contribute to increased risk of victimization for individuals who are transgender; define and implement inclusive language and terminology within service provision; and learn how to create and maintain inclusive environments.
4th Annual Georgia Division of Family and Children Services Human Trafficking Providers Summit
Date: January 27, 2022 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PST)
Hosted by: Division of Family & Children Services – Placement Resource Operation Unit
This summit will result in producing a collaborative effort on the part of multiple agencies working alongside the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to address the very complex and difficult needs of victims of commercial sexual exploitation
Safeguarding our Children from Human Trafficking: Using culture as a protective and healing influence among Native youth
Date: January 27, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
Hosted by: Office of Victims of Crime – The Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center
Join panelists from American Indian and Alaska Native communities as they offer insight and answer participant questions on the intersection between child welfare, human trafficking, and vulnerability to exploitation. They will also discuss the impact of historical trauma and how to effectively use culture as a protective and healing factor.
Labor Trafficking Service Delivery: Naming and Healing from Trauma
Date: January 27, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PST)
Hosted by: Framework Training and Technical Assistance
This 90-minute event will focus on the trauma of labor trafficking survivors and the mechanisms available to support individuals while they process, move through, and understand their experiences. Topics include the types of trauma experiences, the importance of properly naming labor trafficking, healing, preparing survivors for trauma navigation, and recommendations to develop trauma-informed client policies and procedures
Upcoming Conferences
(Listed here)
This resource is regularly updated. Questions? Or, know of conferences that you’d like to share with the HT-RADAR network? Contact us!
During this uncertain time, conference dates are changing frequently. Please note these dates may be changed and changes will be updated on this website.
Hosted by Ohio Attorney General
Virtual Conference: January 13, 2022
Statewide Human Trafficking Summit
Hosted by Michigan Abolitionist Project, Solutions to End Exploitation, The Joseph Project
Virtual Conference: January 28, 2022
3rd Annual Anti-Trafficking Conference | Human Trafficking: It Can Happen To Anyone
Hosted by Anti-Trafficking International
Virtual Conference: January 29, 2022
2022 Greater Cincinnati Anti-Human Trafficking Conference
Hosted by End Slavery Cincinnati and The Salvation Army
Virtual Conference: February 4th 2022
Freedom Network USA Conference-Leveling Up: Human Trafficking in a New Era
Hosted by the Freedom Network
Hybrid Conference in Miami and virtual: March 16 – 17, 2022
Hosted by Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma
Conference in Honolulu: March 28 – April 1, 2022
2022 Collective Impact Virtual Action Summit
Hosted by Collective Impact Forum
Virtual Conference: April 26-28, 2022
Hosted by St. James Research Centre
Conference in Scotland: August 5, 2022
Funding Opportunities
(Listed here)
This resource page is regularly updated.
Human Services Program – Orange County and Los Angeles
Source: Marisla Foundation
Grants to California nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for human services programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help women in the area, with a focus on their physical health and their mental and emotional well being. Grants support activities and integrated approaches to homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and vocational training.
Close Date: January 15, 2022
2022 Innovation Initiative
Source: Alliance Health Foundation
The 2022 Innovation Initiative (i2) is a challenge grant taking place over the course of 12-months to identify, build, and scale innovative, transformative, and sustainable solutions with the potential to solve our most intractable health challenges. AHF is seeking sustainable market-based innovations and system-change solutions that can improve access, quality, and health outcomes for systematically marginalized and under-resourced residents in our region.
Close Date: January 28, 2022
APF/Div. 37 Diane J. Willis Early Career Award
Source: American Psychological Foundation
This award is meant to support talented young psychologists making contributions towards informing, advocating for, and improving the mental health and well-being of children and families, particularly through policy. The goal of this program is public understanding of mental health and improving the well-being of children and families through policy and service and encourage promising early career psychologists to continue work in this area.
Close Date: January 31, 2022
Rigorously Evaluating Programs and Policies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is soliciting investigator-initiated research proposals to rigorously evaluate prevention approaches for their impact on the primary prevention of child sexual abuse perpetrated by youth or adults. CSA is defined here as sexual victimization during childhood, excluding sexual violence in the specific context of dating/romantic relationships. Research funded under this announcement will strengthen the evidence base for primary prevention of youth- or adult-perpetrated CSA. Applicants must propose rigorous evaluation designs, which for this funding opportunity can include those that utilize experimental designs or rigorous quasi-experimental designs.
Close Date: February 01, 2022
Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Source: Indian Health Service
The purpose of this IHS grant is to support the development and/or expansion of a Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program by incorporating prevention efforts addressing social, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of victims through the integration of culturally appropriate practices and trauma-informed services for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations (UIO) serving the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population. This Indian Health Service (IHS) program aims to promote prevention efforts that address domestic and sexual violence, including sexual exploitation/human trafficking, Missing and Murdered AI/AN people, and child maltreatment.
Close Date: February 02, 2022
Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Program
Source: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
The purpose of the SD Program is to prevent sexual and domestic violence through primary and secondary prevention efforts, prioritize marginalized/underserved populations within communities, and build the capacity of local organizations.
Close Date: February 09, 2022
APF Trauma Psychology Grant
Source: American Psychological Foundation
One grant of up to $3,500 to support innovative work to alleviate trauma. Applicants must be an early career psychologist (a doctoral level psychologist who is no more than 10 years postdoctoral); be affiliated with nonprofit charitable, educational, and scientific institutions, or governmental entities operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes; have a demonstrated knowledge of trauma and trauma research; have demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the proposed work; have IRB approval from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved.
Close Date: February 15, 2022
Wayne F. Placek Grants
Source: American Psychological Foundation
This grant will support empirical research from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences on any topic related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender issues. Must be either a doctoral‐level researcher or graduate student affiliated with an educational institution or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization. Graduate students and early career researchers are encouraged to apply.
Close Date: March 1, 2022
APF Walter Katkovsky Research Grants
Source: American Psychological Foundation
The Walter Katkovsky Research Grants support research on the general topic of psychotherapy. Research proposals should be directed to questions and hypotheses designed to improve our understanding based on theory or methods of how psychotherapy promotes behavioral, emotional, or cognitive changes. While the ultimate goal of the research should be to inform the psychotherapy process, its specific focus may be limited to an underlying assumption, hypothesis, or questions; and the actual design may be “clinical” or “experimental” in terms of subjects and procedures.
Close Date: March 1, 2022
Rigorously Evaluating Programs and Policies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – ERA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is soliciting investigator-initiated research proposals to rigorously evaluate prevention approaches for their impact on the primary prevention of child sexual abuse (CSA) perpetrated by youth or adults. CSA is defined here as sexual victimization during childhood , excluding sexual violence in the specific context of dating/romantic relationships. Research funded under this announcement will strengthen the evidence base for primary prevention of youth- or adult-perpetrated CSA. Applicants must propose rigorous evaluation designs, which for the purposes of this funding opportunity can include those that utilize experimental designs or rigorous quasi-experimental designs .
Close Date: March 3, 2022
FY 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
Source: Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for funding to improve public safety and victim services in tribal communities. The Coordination Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.
Close Date: March 15, 2022
Ray Solem Foundation Grant
Source: Ray Solem Foundation
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant-related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompanied immigrant youth. The goal of the grant program is to support the well-being of low-income immigrants in the United States, to advance immigrant welfare, and to ultimately help immigrants become valued and productive members of society.
Close Date: April 26, 2022
Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Children and Families: When Georgia Smiled Grant
Source: The Robin McGraw and Dr. Phil Foundation
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit children and families. Funding is intended for activities that address domestic violence, including assault and human trafficking, and organizations that benefit children, especially in the foster care system. The Foundation seeks to support organizations and programs that build awareness, offer solutions and address the needs of children and families to live healthy, safe, and joy-filled lives free of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Close Date: Ongoing
Wells Fargo Private Foundations
Source: Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services provides a full array of services to private and family foundations across the country. For these foundations, Wells Fargo serves as sole trustee, co-trustee, or agent. To serve these foundations, we seek to help non-profit organizations identify appropriate grant resources for specific funding needs. To help you find these grants, we provide a wide range of information about these foundations through our search feature.
Close Date: Ongoing
Neo Philanthropy (Foundation Funding)
Source: Neo Philanthropy
Through 12 funds, including the Four Freedoms Fund™ and State Infrastructure Fund, NEO has designed and led large-scale collaborative grantmaking funds, connecting donors with aligned values to support work they could not fund as effectively on their own.
Close Date: Ongoing
Costco Charitable Contributions (Foundation Funding)
Source: Costco Charitable Contributions Foundation
Costco Wholesale’s primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where we do business. Throughout the year we receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact, and we are thankful to be able to provide support to a variety of organizations and causes.
Close Date: Ongoing
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Foundation Funding)
Source: W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society.
Close Date: Ongoing
Forecasted Opportunities:
Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities (VHT-NC) Demonstration Program
Source: Income Security and Social Services
The Office on Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families is announcing funds for the Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities (VHT-NC) Demonstration Program. The VHT-NC Demonstration Program’s goal is to directly fund organizations that will build, expand, and sustain organizational and community capacity to deliver services to Native American adults and minors who have experienced a severe form of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended, through the provision of direct services, assistance, and referrals.
Estimated Post Date: February 1, 2022
Human Trafficking Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program
Source: Office on Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families
Under the HTYPE Demonstration Program, the following activities are required: 1) provide human trafficking education that equips educators and other staff to identify and respond to signs that students are at high risk of or are currently experiencing human trafficking; 2) deliver student human trafficking prevention education that is designed to build student resilience to labor trafficking and sex trafficking by strengthening student knowledge and skills; 3) train qualified individuals to implement and replicate project activities throughout the school district or identified target area(s); 4) establish and implement a Human Trafficking School Safety Protocol.
Estimated Post Date: March 7, 2022
Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
OTIP encourages the establishment of community partnerships, meaningful engagement of individuals who have experienced trafficking, and the hiring of qualified professionals that reflect the communities being served in all project implementation strategies. Under the VHT-SO Pacific Region Demonstration Program, there is a 12-month project implementation period for the prime recipient to facilitate optional partnerships, onboard new staff, develop service protocols specific to foreign nationals who have experienced human trafficking, and develop a sustainability plan.
Estimated Post Date: March 21, 2022
Street Outreach Program
Source: Income Security and Social Services
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to or are at risk of being subjected to sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of human trafficking in persons. These services, targeted in areas where street youth congregate, are designed to assist such youth in making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages, and information on a range of available services.
Estimated Post Date: March 21, 2022
Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach Program
Source: Administration for Children and Families
The Office on Trafficking in Persons within the Administration for Children and Families is announcing funding for the Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach (DVHT- SO) Program. The DVHT-SO Program’s goal is to fund organizations that will build, expand, and sustain the organizational and local capacity to deliver services to domestic adults and minors who have experienced severe forms of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended through victim outreach, identification, case management, direct services, assistance, and referrals.
Estimated Post Date: March 21, 2022
Lighthouse: Services, Outreach, and Awareness for Labor Trafficking Demonstration Program
Source: Administration for Children and Families
The Lighthouse Demonstration Program’s goal is to directly fund organizations that will build, expand, and sustain organizational and community capacity to deliver services to adult and minor, foreign national individuals who have experienced labor trafficking
Estimated Post Date: March 21, 2022