The Collaborative To End Human Trafficking

Program service accomplishments for The fiscal year ending june 30, 2024 include: 1. Awareness & education in fy 2024, The Collaborative expanded its awareness and education efforts To reach 14,120 individuals through 75 education, training, and outreach programs. These programs engaged schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community groups. A key highlight was Human Trafficking prevention month in january 2024, during which The organization engaged over 10,000 individuals through targeted outreach and educational initiatives. 2. Survivor support and empowerment The organization established The survivor empowerment fund, enabling partner organizations To provide prompt assistance To survivors with urgent needs. Additionally, The Collaborative played a key role in convening stakeholders To address The need for trauma-informed housing, organizing a learning trip To harriet's hope in columbus for 30 partners, including survivors and service providers. This initiative has inspired stakeholders To explore innovative housing solutions in northeast Ohio. 3. Greater cleveland coordinated response To Human Trafficking The Collaborative supported, equipped, and facilitated members of The greater cleveland coordinated response, ensuring a collective, informed approach To combating Trafficking. Survivor leadership played a critical role in shaping operations and advocacy strategies. 4. Policy advocacy & national leadership The Collaborative was invited by The u.s. department of health and Human services To assist in implementing The federal Human Trafficking prevention framework announced in february 2024. Director katherine chon recognized this partnership during The Collaborative's inspire change annual benefit, highlighting shared commitments To prevention-driven solutions.