2023 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Art Gallery
Aja Houle | She/Hers
“Expert, Mother, Author”
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking – PACT Consultant
About the Collection
Aja’s submissions include poetry entitled “Someone Like You”a dedication to activist, colleague and friend late Deborah Pembrook and ” Angel Number 6114″ an expression of eliminating trauma post-survival, exploring the importance of relationship building with others and self and the impact of growth-mindset post-experience.
Artist Biography
Aja Houle is a human trafficking survivor, mother of four, and advocate. She graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College and is currently a Public Affairs candidate at the Goldman School of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley.
On her journey, she came to realize the importance of spreading awareness about combating trafficking. She also came to acknowledge how valuable survivor empowerment is and it’s extraordinary capability to spread throughout communities. Public Affairs has became an area of focus in her life, because trafficking policies do not currently reflect fair & just policy that survivors deserve. Aja is passionate about working together in communities at city-levels to stand for anti-trafficking policies through sharing her experience as a professional in the anti-trafficking field as well as her lived experience. She has dedicated her life to preventative & reparative efforts for all forms of trafficking.
Aja Houle | She/Hers
“Expert, Mother, Author”
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking – PACT Consultant
About the Collection
Aja’s submissions include poetry entitled “Someone Like You”a dedication to activist, colleague and friend late Deborah Pembrook and ” Angel Number 6114″ an expression of eliminating trauma post-survival, exploring the importance of relationship building with others and self and the impact of growth-mindset post-experience.
Artist Biography
Aja Houle is a human trafficking survivor, mother of four, and advocate. She graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College and is currently a Public Affairs candidate at the Goldman School of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley.
On her journey, she came to realize the importance of spreading awareness about combating trafficking. She also came to acknowledge how valuable survivor empowerment is and it’s extraordinary capability to spread throughout communities. Public Affairs has became an area of focus in her life, because trafficking policies do not currently reflect fair & just policy that survivors deserve. Aja is passionate about working together in communities at city-levels to stand for anti-trafficking policies through sharing her experience as a professional in the anti-trafficking field as well as her lived experience. She has dedicated her life to preventative & reparative efforts for all forms of trafficking.
Angelica Zuniga | She/Hers
“Warrior”
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member, PACT Consultant, Redeemed Home Founder
About
Angelica’s submission is a poem entitled “I AM.”
Artist Biography
Angelica Zuniga is a survivor and an advocate for human trafficking victims in Bakersfield, CA. Currently, Angelica volunteers in Twilight Treasures, a group that reaches out to the women working in the commercial sex industry. She is a wife and a mother of 5. She works closely with several organizations including the Department of Human Services, Kern County Probation, and Common Spirit Health. In 2021 Ms. Zuniga became the founder of Redeemed Home, a haven for individuals who have been exploited and, on the journey, to finding freedom. Angelica is a member of the PACT Consultant Network and the CSEC Action’s Team Survivor Advisory Board.
Angelica Zuniga | She/Hers
“Warrior”
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member, PACT Consultant, Redeemed Home Founder
About
Angelica’s submission is a poem entitled “I AM.”
Artist Biography
Angelica Zuniga is a survivor and an advocate for human trafficking victims in Bakersfield, CA. Currently, Angelica volunteers in Twilight Treasures, a group that reaches out to the women working in the commercial sex industry. She is a wife and a mother of 5. She works closely with several organizations including the Department of Human Services, Kern County Probation, and Common Spirit Health. In 2021 Ms. Zuniga became the founder of Redeemed Home, a haven for individuals who have been exploited and, on the journey, to finding freedom. Angelica is a member of the PACT Consultant Network and the CSEC Action’s Team Survivor Advisory Board.
Alia Dewees | She/Hers
“Truth, Woman, Independent, Understood, Soaring”
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member
About
Alia’s submission is an insightful piece of lived fiction examining the minds involved in trafficking and exploitation.
Artist Biography
Alia is the Director of Aftercare Development for Safe House project and a survivor underage sex trafficking and adult sexual exploitation in the counties of Ventura and Los Angeles. In this capacity, she endeavors nationally to influence the policies and procedures involved in the identification and care of today’s youth survivors. Alia believes restorative care is essential to the healing of many who have experienced sexual exploitation and that no survivor is ever too far or too gone to find complete healing and pursue their personal dreams. She currently manages a certification process to assist restorative care programs in ensuring they are utilizing best practices and speaks at the national level about her lived experience and the importance of survivor involvement in the fight against trafficking.
Alia Dewees | She/Hers
“Truth, Woman, Independent, Understood, Soaring“
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member
About the Collection
Cari’s pieces a poem “Esselen Birthing Rock” and a song “Indigenous Prayer Song for Survovors,” speak to Cari’s…. ADD Content.
Artist Biography
Cari is a survivor leader, speaker consultant and engaged coalition partner based in Monterey County, California. Following her own recovery from sexual exploitation and experiencing labor trafficking, Cari worked for 27 years as a Recovery Resource Specialist in the areas of trauma, drugs and alcohol. Her training goes beyond trauma into complex intergenerational and traditional trauma. Due to her personal experience and as a child of the California welfare system, she focuses on issues concerning the welfare of children. California agencies seek her advice and consultancy to create Native American policies and procedures for children around education and prevention of human trafficking. She is on the advisory leadership council of Sovereign Bodies Institute, the CSEC Action Team’s Survivor Advisory Board, and is the the vice chair of Esselen Tribe of Monterey county
Cari Herthel | She/Hers
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member, Vice-Chair of the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County
About the Collection
Cari’s submission includes a poem entitled “Esselen Birthing Rock” and a song entitled “Indigenous Prayer Song for Survivors.”
Artist Biography
Cari is a survivor leader, speaker consultant and engaged coalition partner based in Monterey County, California. Following her own recovery from sexual exploitation and experiencing labor trafficking, Cari worked for 27 years as a Recovery Resource Specialist in the areas of trauma, drugs and alcohol. Her training goes beyond trauma into complex intergenerational and traditional trauma. Due to her personal experience and as a child of the California welfare system, she focuses on issues concerning the welfare of children. California agencies seek her advice and consultancy to create Native American policies and procedures for children around education and prevention of human trafficking. She is on the advisory leadership council of Sovereign Bodies Institute, the CSEC Action Team’s Survivor Advisory Board, and is the the vice chair of Esselen Tribe of Monterey county
Cari Herthel | She/Hers
“Add Words”
CSEC Action Team Advisory Board Member, Vice-Chair of the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County
About the Collection
Cari’s pieces include a poem “Esselen Birthing Rock” and a song “Indigenous Prayer Song for Survivors.”
Artist Biography
Cari is a survivor leader, speaker consultant and engaged coalition partner based in Monterey County, California. Following her own recovery from sexual exploitation and experiencing labor trafficking, Cari worked for 27 years as a Recovery Resource Specialist in the areas of trauma, drugs and alcohol. Her training goes beyond trauma into complex intergenerational and traditional trauma. Due to her personal experience and as a child of the California welfare system, she focuses on issues concerning the welfare of children. California agencies seek her advice and consultancy to create Native American policies and procedures for children around education and prevention of human trafficking. She is on the advisory leadership council of Sovereign Bodies Institute, the CSEC Action Team’s Survivor Advisory Board, and is the the vice chair of Esselen Tribe of Monterey county
Jamelia Hinds |She/Hers
“I am Resilient”
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking Consultant
About the Collection
Jamelia’s three poem collection highlights her journey from victim to survivor. She describes poetry as her “art form, a way to escape, process feelings and leave the pain on the page. Poetry is therapy, it’s a way to release and pick up to face another day.”
Artist Biography
Jamelia Hinds survived 12 years of human trafficking as a domestic servant for an American woman. She was trafficked from Belize at the age of 12 and has currently been free for 10 years. In that short time, she secured a T-Visa, graduated with her GED and began work in advocacy. Jamelia has engaged in public speaking at local, regional, statewide and national events, integrating her experience and lending its application to the anti-trafficking movement. She initiated the first survivor support group in the greater Fresno-area of California; continues to collaborate with numerous CBO’s including the role of Survivor Leadership with Breaking the Chains, as a Survivor Coordinator for MadeForThem and has participated as a PACT Consultant since 2014. She recently received her U.S. Citizenship status.
Jamelia, a mom of two children (who were also a part of her trafficking situation) shares, “my babies are my everything and they motivate me every day to move forward and stay strong. Today I have my green card, something I thought would never happen, but I never gave up hope. Now I’m on the next chapter in my life with my kids by my side” and a future.
Jamelia Hinds |She/Hers
“I am Resilient”
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking Consultant
About the Collection
Jamelia’s three poem collection highlights her journey from victim to survivor. She describes poetry as her “art form, a way to espcape, process feelings and leave the pain on the page. Poetry is therapy, it’s a way to release and pick up to face another day.”
Artist Biography
Jamelia Hinds survived 12 years of human trafficking as a domestic servant for an American woman. She was trafficked from Belize at the age of 12 and has currently been free for 10 years. In that short time, she secured a T-Visa, graduated with her GED and began work in advocacy. Jamelia has engaged in public speaking at local, regional, statewide and national events, integrating her experience and lending its application to the anti-trafficking movement. She initiated the first survivor support group in the greater Fresno-area of California; continues to collaborate with numerous CBO’s including the role of Survivor Leadership with Breaking the Chains, as a Survivor Coordinator for MadeForThem and has participated as a PACT Consultant since 2014. She recently received her U.S. Citizenship status.
Jamelia, a mom of two children (who were also a part of her trafficking situation) shares, “my babies are my everything and they motivate me every day to move forward and stay strong. Today I have my green card, something I thought would never happen, but I never gave up hope. Now I’m on the next chapter in my life with my kids by my side” and a future.
Jess Torres
They/Them
“Artist/san, Community Organizer, Educator”
Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking – PACT Consultant
About
Jess Torres’ submission is a short film featuring spoken word and visual art entitled Fire Flower…
–a poetic investigation on the concepts of relationships, ancestry, cultural identity, struggle, sovereignty and perhaps a guide for those suffering on how to be your own deliverance.
–a mental mapping of loss, pain, tragedy and uncertainty purposely and precariously balanced with concepts of transformation, resilience, hope, declarations of power and the illumination of a future.
–a portal and collective landscape of what is left behind, what is inherited, what is chosen, what is personal and universal.
–a reclamation story, reframing the memories and the resulting thoughts and feelings surrounding them.
–bridging understanding and knowledge bases, a remedy that can be shared.
–a story about who I am, not “the story”
and the freedom to tell another at any time.
*Content Warning: themes of human trafficking, child abuse, and transphobia.
Artist Biography
Jess Torres (they/them) is a Trans Indigenous writer, educator and organizer dedicated to community building, direct action and policy work for the marginalized and criminalized. They are of Lenca linage born on the stretch of earth now called El Salvador; displaced on unceded Matinecock land in so-called NYC as an “undocumented” immigrant for twenty five years. Jess is a systems-impacted youth with lived experience of child trafficking.
Today, Jess resides on Tongva territory or colonially known as Long Beach, CA. They are a birth and abortion doula, prison abolitionist and harm reductionist whose activism centralizes community health based economic justice, healing justice, disability justice, Indigenous sovereignty , Trans liberation, and the dignity, and self-determination of people impacted by drug use.
Their autonomous organizing prioritizes unhoused QTBIPOC through the distribution of food, clothing, hygiene kits, condom/syringe/narcan/testing strips, and other harm reduction supplies. Holding healing circles for youth who identify as survivors of interpersonal, community and/or state violence They facilitate teach-in’s /skill shares, curate experiences of JOY, and provide mentorship to child trafficking survivors. They have also spent many years protecting first nation People’s rights to their connection to the land, our culture, language and ceremonies. They work to protect the fragile ecosystems and clean water that wildlife and people depend on and seek justice for MMIW.
Jess brings their knowledge of community control over land, community-serving land use, and water rights. In addition to this work, Jess has fifteen years of advocacy in the anti-trafficking and sex worker rights movement, serving in the following leadership roles: Training/Technical Assistance, Communications, Capacity Building and Policy and Program Development consultant and later, as the Artisan Relations and In-House Production team manager, lead product developer and social justice communications specialist with The Little Market, the Survivor Leadership Program Coordinator at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) co-coordinating a self-determination group for LA- based labor trafficking survivors and coordinating a national human trafficking survivor network organizing for social chafe rooted in labor rights, peer developed programming and outreach, displacement/im/migration protections, harm reduction, de/anti criminalization, racial, gender and sexuality equity. They are a Trainer and Communications Specialist with Rising Worldwide, a standing Consultant with Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT), the former Community Liaison for the NYC Mayor’s Office to End Gender-Based Violence, a Qns/BK Farmers Market Manager with GrowNYC and Facilitator with Grow to Learn; creating dozens of sustainable gardens in NYC public schools and participating in various water rights actions and food sovereignty efforts.
Using an anti-oppression framework and a social justice lens, Jess serves as a guest lecturer in academic spaces, a keynote speaker, and as an independent trainer and consultant. They have won several awards and their work is recognized by the City of Los Angeles and the State of CA. They have also written and co-authored various human rights and public health-based state and federal legislation, reports, essays, articles, curricula, poetry, and more. Jess collaborate with various agencies and US-based/International nonprofits to build diverse anti-trafficking and harm reduction initiatives and programs, in addition to facilitating workshops at various conferences and symposia, including work with the TransLatin@ Coalition, the Women’s Foundation of CA, the ACLU, and the United Nations.
Jess Torres | They, Them
Consultant, Los Angeles, CA
“I am an Artist/san, Community Organizer, Educator”
About the Collection
The film *Fire Flower* is:
–a poetic investigation on the concepts of relationships, ancestry, cultural identity, struggle, sovereignty and perhaps a guide for those suffering on how to be your own deliverance.
–a mental mapping of loss, pain, tragedy and uncertainty purposely and precariously balanced with concepts of transformation, resilience, hope, declarations of power and the illumination of a future.
–a portal and collective landscape of what is left behind, what is inherited, what is chosen, what is personal and universal.
–a reclamation story, reframing the memories and the resulting thoughts and feelings surrounding them.
–bridging understanding and knowledge bases, a remedy that can be shared.
–a story about who I am, not “the story”
and the freedom to tell another at any time.
*Content Warning: themes of human trafficking, child abuse, and transphobia.
Artist Biography
Jess Torres (they/them) is a Trans Indigenous writer, educator and organizer dedicated to community building, direct action and policy work for the marginalized and criminalized. They are of Lenca linage born on the stretch of earth now called El Salvador; displaced on unceded Matinecock land in so-called NYC as an “undocumented” immigrant for twenty five years. Jess is a systems-impacted youth with lived experience of child trafficking.
Today, Jess resides on Tongva territory or colonially known as Long Beach, CA. They are a birth and abortion doula, prison abolitionist and harm reductionist whose activism centralizes community health based economic justice, healing justice, disability justice, Indigenous sovereignty , Trans liberation, and the dignity, and self-determination of people impacted by drug use.
Their autonomous organizing prioritizes unhoused QTBIPOC through the distribution of food, clothing, hygiene kits, condom/syringe/narcan/testing strips, and other harm reduction supplies. Holding healing circles for youth who identify as survivors of interpersonal, community and/or state violence They facilitate teach-in’s /skill shares, curate experiences of JOY, and provide mentorship to child trafficking survivors. They have also spent many years protecting first nation People’s rights to their connection to the land, our culture, language and ceremonies. They work to protect the fragile ecosystems and clean water that wildlife and people depend on and seek justice for MMIW.
Jess brings their knowledge of community control over land, community-serving land use, and water rights. In addition to this work, Jess has fifteen years of advocacy in the anti-trafficking and sex worker rights movement, serving in the following leadership roles: Training/Technical Assistance, Communications, Capacity Building and Policy and Program Development consultant and later, as the Artisan Relations and In-House Production team manager, lead product developer and social justice communications specialist with The Little Market, the Survivor Leadership Program Coordinator at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) co-coordinating a self-determination group for LA- based labor trafficking survivors and coordinating a national human trafficking survivor network organizing for social chafe rooted in labor rights, peer developed programming and outreach, displacement/im/migration protections, harm reduction, de/anti criminalization, racial, gender and sexuality equity. They are a Trainer and Communications Specialist with Rising Worldwide, a standing Consultant with Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT), the former Community Liaison for the NYC Mayor’s Office to End Gender-Based Violence, a Qns/BK Farmers Market Manager with GrowNYC and Facilitator with Grow to Learn; creating dozens of sustainable gardens in NYC public schools and participating in various water rights actions and food sovereignty efforts.
Using an anti-oppression framework and a social justice lens, Jess serves as a guest lecturer in academic spaces, a keynote speaker, and as an independent trainer and consultant. They have won several awards and their work is recognized by the City of Los Angeles and the State of CA. They have also written and co-authored various human rights and public health-based state and federal legislation, reports, essays, articles, curricula, poetry, and more. Jess collaborate with various agencies and US-based/International nonprofits to build diverse anti-trafficking and harm reduction initiatives and programs, in addition to facilitating workshops at various conferences and symposia, including work with the TransLatin@ Coalition, the Women’s Foundation of CA, the ACLU, and the United Nations.
Reshay Collier
She/Hers
“Poet, Mother, Follower of The Way”
CSEC Advisory Boardmember
About
Reshay describes her submission as a piece about “black women who have experienced countless abuses from society, exploitation and just life. In a world that seems to never see who we are nor appreciate how valuable we are, God does and so this poem is to encourage them.”
Artist Biography
Reshay is a training associate at WestCoast Children’s Clinic providing trainings about commercial sexual exploitation for caregivers and providers throughout the state of California.
Her lived experience has given her the hands-on experience to relate to important matters. Reshay has been a Survivor Leader for the past 7 years with ”Love Never Fails” an organization that fights against human trafficking along with providing housing services to youth, women and men who have been exploited. She is also a house manager there as well. Reshay is an active member of the California CSEC Advisory board where she sits among other lived experience experts who consult, create and educate other organizations on the subjects of exploitation.
She endeavors to be a voice to those who may be considered voiceless, gain knowledge and network. Outside of her work in exploitation advocacy Reshay is an entrepreneur and has a food service business, she is also a poet. Reshay believes that every experience is important and coming together collectively will create a necessary change.
Reshay Collier,
She/hers, CSEC Advisory Boardmember
“Poet, a Mother, Follower of The Way”
About
Reshay describes her submission as a piece about “black women who have experienced countless abuses from society, exploitation and just life. In a world that seems to never see who we are nor appreciate how valuable we are, God does and so this poem is to encourage them.”
Artist Biography
Reshay is a training associate at WestCoast Children’s Clinic providing trainings about commercial sexual exploitation for caregivers and providers throughout the state of California.
Her lived experience has given her the hands-on experience to relate to important matters. Reshay has been a Survivor Leader for the past 7 years with ”Love Never Fails” an organization that fights against human trafficking along with providing housing services to youth, women and men who have been exploited. She is also a house manager there as well. Reshay is an active member of the California CSEC Advisory board where she sits among other lived experience experts who consult, create and educate other organizations on the subjects of exploitation.
She endeavors to be a voice to those who may be considered voiceless, gain knowledge and network. Outside of her work in exploitation advocacy Reshay is an entrepreneur and has a food service business, she is also a poet. Reshay believes that every experience is important and coming together collectively will create a necessary change.
Russell Wilson | He/Him
“Anti-Trafficking Expert, Consultant, Researcher”
About
In this short story entitled “Thistles” Russell captures a moment from his childhood when he realizes ” there was nothing that I could not survive or accomplish by putting my mind to it. I have never forgotten that day in my life and I have never forgotten who gave me the gift of realizing my own power.” The piece is dedicated to David Bernard.
Artist Biography
Russell recently graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and South & Southeast Asian Studies. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Russell completed a research project in Cambodia looking at the factors of resiliency for male survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.
Russell recently worked with the National Human Trafficking Training and Assistance Center as a Human Trafficking Leadership Academy Fellow (HTLA).
Russell has also spent extensive time living and traveling throughout South and Southeast Asia, providing him with a deep understanding of the cultures as well as knowledge of the systemic mechanisms of human trafficking in those countries. As a CSEC survivor and former foster child, Russell has a unique and insightful perspective on the issues that male trafficking victims and survivors face in their daily lives. It is through these experiences that Russell brings authenticity and passion to his research and his life.
Russell Wilson | He/Him
“Add Words”
PACT Consultant
About the Collection
Cari’s pieces a poem “Esselen Birthing Rock” and a song “Indigenous Prayer Song for Survovors,” speak to Cari’s…. ADD Content.
Artist Biography
Russell recently graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology and South & Southeast Asian Studies. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Russell completed a research project in Cambodia looking at the factors of resiliency for male survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.
Russell recently worked with the National Human Trafficking Training and Assistance Center as a Human Trafficking Leadership Academy Fellow (HTLA).
Russell has also spent extensive time living and traveling throughout South and Southeast Asia, providing him with a deep understanding of the cultures as well as knowledge of the systemic mechanisms of human trafficking in those countries. As a CSEC survivor and former foster child, Russell has a unique and insightful perspective on the issues that male trafficking victims and survivors face in their daily lives. It is through these experiences that Russell brings authenticity and passion to his research and his life.
Ummra Hang | She/Hers
“Visioner, Thriver, Creator, Radiant, Passionate”
PACT Consultant
About the Collection
Everyone deserves to receive care and attention. Far too many children, women, and men are neglected when seeking services and support. Sexual exploitation plagues communities unfortunately and many don’t realize nor are they even aware that they have been victimized. My hope is that with this poem I wrote, it can help individuals, communities, and professionals open their eyes to the realities that for some, cannot escape, and how crucial it is to not miss the important details that are revealed and made aware of from those who are exploited. As providers, allies, and any person in position of support, it is necessary to do the inner work with self and prioritize self-care as well, so that meaningful support is not missed for those who are presenting danger signs right in front of you.
Artist Biography
Ummra Hang is a second generation Cambodian American, consultant, advocate, trainer, and speaker born and raised in Oakland, CA. She is dedicated to working with those who have been impacted by child sexual exploitation as well as formerly incarcerated people. Ms. Hang has an M.S.W. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.A. in Psychology from San José State University. She focuses on research and education in anti-trafficking, particularly around the importance of trauma, the impact of narratives that are placed on people, and language/label usage. She uses her academic and lived experiences to promote the power of healing from trauma through agency, self-empowerment, and pursuing authentic selves to realize one™s passions and goals for self-sufficiency. Ms. Hang shares her story to uplift the many others who are still silent and continue breaking barriers to help others reach a place of healing and not only survive but thrive.
Ummra Hang | She/Hers
“Visioner, Thriver, Creator, Radiant, Passionate”
PACT Consultant
About the Collection
Everyone deserves to receive care and attention. Far too many children, women, and men are neglected when seeking help. Sexual exploitation plagues communities unfortunately and many don’t realize nor are they even aware that they have been victimized. My hope is that with this poem I wrote, it can help individuals, communities, and professionals open their eyes to the realities that for some, cannot escape. Reflecting on these times of my life also allowed me to think further about the growth I have made and to accept the truth that some things will forever be a part of me however it doesn’t define me. The unfortunate circumstances I once endured can now transform into the many different ways I’m able to support, educate others, and enact change.
Artist Biography
Ummra Hang is a second generation Cambodian American, consultant, advocate, trainer, and speaker born and raised in Oakland, CA. She is dedicated to working with those who have been impacted by child sexual exploitation as well as formerly incarcerated people. Ms. Hang has an M.S.W. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.A. in Psychology from San José State University. She focuses on research and education in anti-trafficking, particularly around the importance of trauma, the impact of narratives that are placed on people, and language/label usage. She uses her academic and lived experiences to promote the power of healing from trauma through agency, self-empowerment, and pursuing authentic selves to realize one™s passions and goals for self-sufficiency. Ms. Hang shares her story to uplift the many others who are still silent and continue breaking barriers to help others reach a place of healing and not only survive but thrive.
Survivor Leadership in California
The Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking PACT Consultant Network and the CSEC Action Team’s Advisory Board provide guidance and consultation to inform anti-trafficking programs across California’s counties. To request consultation or learn more about their respective work visit their websites.
Re-Use/Reproduction Warning
Any image, photograph, video, audio recording, written material or other artform showcased as a part the Human Trafficking Awareness Month Online Gallery, is featured with the express permission of the artist/artisan who retains sole ownership and should not be reproduced or distributed without further permission from the source, unless otherwise noted.
About Our Partnership
This gallery and live event have been made possible thanks to a collaboration between the Child Trafficking Response Team (CDSS), the Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking Project (Child and Family Policy Institute of CA) and the CSEC Action Team and their Advisory Board (National Center for Youth Law & WestCoast Children’s Clinic).
