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Freedom Network USA to Lead the Development of Standards of Care
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Freedom Network USA is pleased to announce the launch of the Standards of Care for Anti-Trafficking Service Providers (Standards of Care) Project. FNUSA was competitively awarded a 3-year cooperative agreement by the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). FNUSA will work in partnership with OVC and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) to lead the development of the Standards.
The Standards of Care will provide guidance on the development and implementation of services for survivors of human trafficking. Through the creation of Standards of Care, FNUSA, OVC, and OTIP intend to promote uniform service standards to ensure consistent quality and reduce harm to trafficking survivors. FNUSA is committed to the human rights-based approach to human trafficking, placing the expertise, priorities, and choice of trafficking survivors at the center of anti-trafficking services. These Standards of Care will ensure that individuals who experience trafficking can expect to receive quality care when seeking help from OVC and OTIP-funded programs.
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Register for the 2023 FNUSA Conference!
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Our highly anticipated FNUSA Human Trafficking Conference is upcoming. For more than 20 years, Freedom Network USA has welcomed thought leaders each spring to discuss challenges and solutions to human trafficking. Join us in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, 2023, at the Washington Hilton. Space is limited, so we strongly recommend you register early and also secure your room as soon as possible.
Registration costs increase on February 1, 2023, so register now for the best price!
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Blog on the 2022 Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorization
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In 2000, Congress passed the United States’ first comprehensive anti-human trafficking legislation, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA). Since then, this landmark legislation has been reauthorized seven times to expand the scope of protections and services available to survivors, increase the funding available to anti-trafficking programs, and enshrine more rights for survivors. A package of four bills was introduced in 2022 to reauthorize the existing victim services programs and establish new protections for survivors. Our Senior Policy Specialist, Emma Ecker, has written an analysis of the signed bill.
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You can support FNUSA in 2023!
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Did you know one of the most impactful ways to support FNUSA is through a recurring gift? You can make a gift in the amount of your choosing and it will automatically process every month for as long as you decide. Simply select the button for Make this a recurring donation deducted: Monthly on the convenient online giving page. This is an easy way to support the work of FNUSA consistently. Please consider making a recurring gift today!
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Save the Date – Culturally Responsive Housing Programs
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Registration will open soon for the Culturally Responsive Housing Programs webinar presented by the Freedom Network USA Housing Training and Technical Assistance (HTTA) Project.
During the webinar, the presenters will share the importance of creating housing programs sensitive to cultural differences and inclusive for survivors of human trafficking. Organizations will be better equipped to serve diverse clients and meet their individualized needs by developing a culturally responsive program.
Date: February 16, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST
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