WTP has new ways for MEN to get involved to prevent trafficking!

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March Issue:

-Meet Our Team

-MAC Relaunch Event

-Facilitators Wanted for SSE

-WTP On-Demand Learning

-Survey on Law Enforcement

-NEW Volunteer Program

Dear John,

Thank you for continuing to follow our work to prevent human exploitation at WTP! I’m very excited to share updates with all of you about what’s to come this year. Since January, our talented team of six staff and one practicum student have been laying the foundation for a mission-focused year, identifying four key priorities for 2023:

Inspire Men’s Involvement | Improve Youth Outcomes | Increase Engagement | Include Community

Inspire Men’s Involvement

For years I’ve been asked, “How can men help?” Finally, we have an opportunity for men through the Men’s Accountability Community (MAC). MAC offers a unique way for men to get involved with our work to prevent exploitation. We invite men interested in getting involved with our work to learn more at the MAC Happy Hour - March 28th ([link removed]) .

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Improve Youth Outcomes

WTP staff is working hard to deliver prevention education to middle and high school students in Washington state. Jasmine, WTP’s Prevention Specialist, recently presented at Tumwater Middle School where 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students learned how to recognize the signs of human trafficking and grooming. Middle school students left with the knowledge of how they can improve their safety online and set healthy boundaries with friends, classmates, and adults. If you are connected to schools in Pierce, Thurston, or King County that would benefit from WTP’s Human Trafficking Prevention curriculum, please feel free toget in touch with us. ([link removed])

Increase Engagement

Our new series Real Talk w/ WTP ([link removed]) launched on February 10th and streamed live on Facebook! Our team shared ways that you can take action all year to prevent trafficking. Be on the lookout for future episodes of Real Talk.

Include Community

WTP is seeking your anonymous feedback on law enforcement in your community. This brief survey will help us find ways to provide more trainings to law enforcement based upon the needs of the community. If you are a Washington state resident, we want to hear from you. ([link removed])

Do you want to help make a difference in preventing sex and labor exploitation? Consider volunteering with us! We need volunteers for outreach, event planning, and day-of support for events. Learn more about how you can get involved. ([link removed])

Thank you for your ongoing support of WTP’s mission and work. Our goal is to one day prevent this violence from happening in our communities. Through actionable steps, we can work towards educating our entire community on why and how human trafficking happens and what you can do to prevent this violence from happening again.

Kyra Abrahamson

Executive Director & Survivor Leader
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** WTP Expands Our Team!
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Ben, WTP's New Men's Accountability Manager
Cammy, WTP's New Communications Specialist
Carlos, WTP's New Outreach Coordinator
Jasmine, WTP's New Prevention Specialist
Read Their Bios on Our Website ([link removed])
Mitchell, WTP's New Men's Accountability Practicum Student


** Get Involved
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MAC Relaunch, 28th March Virtual Happy Hour for Men


** MAC Relaunch!!
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Are you a man looking to make a difference? Join Ben Lopez for a virtual happy hour this month!

When: Wednesday, March 28th

Time: 5:00 - 6:30PM

Where: Zoom

What is MAC?

MAC (Men’s Accountability Community) is a space where men can get involved to prevent sexual exploitation. MAC is committed to creating a healthy community where men can engage in personal growth and host events to raise awareness!
RSVP Now ([link removed])


** Become a Facilitator!
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Now recruiting facilitators for Stopping Sexual Exploitation: ([link removed]) a program for men ([link removed]) !

This is a paid opportunity to take an active role in helping men no longer participate in commercial sex. The best part? WTP provides paid training!

Skills You’ll Gain/Desired Skills:
* Motivational interviewing
* Intergroup dialogue
* Trauma informed care
* Reparative justice.

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About the Role:
* $22.50/hour during Training
* 10 weeks of facilitation
* 1 day a week for 3-4 hours - $55.00/hour for Facilitation
* Ongoing professional development

DACA recipients and people who are undocumented are welcome to apply. Learn more about WTP’s commitment to equity ([link removed]) .
Email Ben for More Info (mailto:[email protected])
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** WTP Launches FREE On-Demand Learning
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Real Talk w/ WTP ([link removed]) launched on February 10th and streamed live on Facebook! Our team of experts shared ways that you can take action all year to prevent trafficking. Watch out for monthly Real Talk Episodes from our team!

In Episode One:
* Myths about human trafficking
* How human trafficking and racism intersect
* Taking action beyond Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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** Law Enforcement Views Survey
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Your anonymous feedback helps us find ways to provide more trainings to law enforcement based upon the needs of the community.

This survey is a state funding requirement and takes about 5 minutes to complete.
Take the Survey ([link removed])


** Volunteer With Us
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Have you wanted to make a difference to prevent people from being exploited for sex and labor? WTP is now recruiting volunteers to help with upcoming projects!

We need volunteers for outreach, event planning, and day-of support for events.
Learn More ([link removed])
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** We Need Magazine Donations
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Asking all supporters of WTP to kindly donate any new or gently used magazines that you no longer need. We will be using these magazines in our youth prevention programming.

Donors can mail their contributions to:

Washington Trafficking Prevention

P.O. Box 776, Tacoma, WA 98401
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