Roundtable Discussion: Successfully Operating a Human Trafficking Victim Services Grant From OVC Michelle Hannan, MSW, LISW-S Anti-Human Trafficking Program Director, Central Ohio Divisional Director of Social Services Erin Meyer, MPP Anti-Human Trafficking Program Manager The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati Gateway 2017 Conference April 7, 2017 Introductions Michelle Hannan, East, Central Ohio, SWONEKY Division Erin Meyer, East, Cincinnati, SWONEKY Division Christine Shaw, South, Wake County, Carolinas Division Elyse Dobney, Central, Chicago Metropolitan Division Arielle Curry, East, Greater Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania Division Gateway 2017 Conference 1
Agenda 1. OVC Funding Models 2. Examples of Salvation Army OVC Models 3. Benefits/Challenges 4. Advice for potential OVC grantees 5. Important Considerations 6. What makes a successful OVC grant? 7. Questions from the Audience Gateway 2017 Conference OVC Funding for Human Trafficking survivor services Federal funding authorized by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and reauthorizations Purpose: support organization in providing trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services for survivors of trafficking 2
Types of OVC Grants for HT Victims 1. Services to Victims of Human Trafficking Program Comprehensive Services Model Resource distribution among partners Includes Training Requirement ALL human trafficking victims 2. Specialized Services to Victims of Human Trafficking Program Specific service for trafficking victims Only need to serve one sub-population, but must have plan to be able to engage all Partner with existing grant recipients 3. Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Program Service Provider and Law Enforcement applicant Includes Training Requirement Two types: New and Existing ALL human trafficking victims OVC Grant initiatives: 1. Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program Services for all survivors of human trafficking, regardless of nationality, gender, age, type of trafficking Comprehensive Services are provided either inhouse or through project partners. 3
OVC Grant initiatives: 1. Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program Intake and Eligibility Assessment Intensive Case Management Shelter/Housing/Basic Needs Medical Care/Substance Use Treatment Dental Care Mental Health Treatment Individual/Group Counseling Interpretation/Translation Legal Immigration Services Assistance with HHS Certification Legal Assistance: Family and Civil Victim Advocacy Literacy/Education/ESOL Transportation Assistance Life Skills Training 24 hour emergency response OVC Grant initiatives: 2. Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Program Focuses on specific priorities each year Current (2017) priorities: Specialized short -term, emergency, transitional, or long -term safe housing or shelter programs Economic empowerment/education services Mental health/substance abuse/health services Legal services 4
OVC Grant initiatives: 3. Enhanced Collaborative to Combat Human Trafficking Program Purpose: To support the development and enhancement of multidisciplinary HT task forces that implement collaborative approaches to combating all forms of HT within the US of foreign nationals and U.S. citizens (of all sexes and ages). Goals: Identify victims of all types of HT Investigate and prosecute sex trafficking and labor trafficking cases at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels Address the individualized needs of victims through the provision of a comprehensive array of quality services Elyse Dobney Chicago, IL 5
STOP-IT Program Objectives: Three main objectives of STOP-IT: Raise public awareness through trainings Enhance collaboration within the community Outreach & services to victims of trafficking: ovictims of sex and/or labor trafficking oany gender: male, female, transgendered oany age: minors or adults oany legal status: foreign or domestic Outreach / Services 24 hour hotline staffed by trafficking specialists, interns, volunteers Crisis intervention/support Trafficking assessment Case management services Drop-in for female-identified youth 6
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Christine Shaw Raleigh, NC Since August 2011 In 2011 received a 2-year subcontract with the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault to provide case management to foreign born victims of human trafficking. The grant was to provide intensive case management to 12 victims of human trafficking. In 2014, we received the OVC Comprehensive Services Grant, which allowed us to begin expansion. 8
Project FIGHT Locations in NC Project FIGHT Raleigh, NC Project FIGHT Greenville, NC Project FIGHT Asheville, NC Project FIGHT Charlotte, NC Project FIGHT New Bern, NC The Salvation Army, Project FIGHT Structure Elizabeth Hunter, Project Coordinator Raleigh, NC + Jenna Young Lead Case Manager Raleigh, NC +Jessica Case Manager Raleigh, NC *Kathy Nunez Case Manager Raleigh, NC *Wendy Baker Case Manager New Bern, NC *Aisha Habeeb Case Manager Charlotte, NC +James Plunkett Case Manager Asheville, NC +Victoria Johnson Case Manager Greenville, NC Positions noted by a star sign (*) are currently funded by OVC and will need renewal by Sept. 2017. Positions funded by a plus sign (+) are funded through a Governor s Crime Commission grant until Sept.2018. The Coordinator position is funded through local donations. 9
Arielle Curry Philadelphia, PA Anti-Human Trafficking Program Erin Meyer Cincinnati, Ohio 10
Human Trafficking Continuum of Care Outreach, Victim Identification, Engagement Emergency Response Comprehensive Case Management Long Term Restoration Services Victim survivor thriver Hotline Emergency Response 24/7 Availability Onsite response, coordinated with LE Responds to all forms of HT Responsible: TSA Street Outreach Emergency Response Available to provide immediate onsite assistance for survivors engaged through street outreach Responsible: TSA, Lighthouse Youth Services, Off the Streets Task Force Victim Advocacy Partnership with law enforcement Proactively plan stings and responses Available 24/7 Responsible: TSA 11
Comprehensive Case Management Responsible: TSA Intake/Eligibility TSA, Legal Aid Immediate Response Day 1 Detox Center for Addictions Treatment Emergency Shelter Lighthouse Youth Services, YWCA, Shelterhouse Interpretation Affordable Language Services, CLI Emergency Medical/Mental Health Care Cincinnati Health Network Food/Clothing - TSA Safety Planning TSA Transportation Assistance - TSA Comprehensive Case Management Day 2 through Several Weeks/Months Medical Care/Dental Care Cincinnati Health Network Housing Off the Streets, Lighthouse Youth Services, First Step Home, YWCA AOD Treatment First Step Home, Center for Addictions Treatment Trauma Therapy/Mental Health Cincinnati Health Network, Symmatree Counseling Certification/Linkage to Benefits - TSA Continued Presence Law Enforcement Legal Services/T-Visa Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio Victim Advocacy/Court Advocacy - TSA Education/ESOL/GED YWCA, Santa Maria Community Services, TSA Employment Assistance YWCA, TSA Life Skills Training - TSA 12
5/16/2017 Anti-Human Trafficking Program Michelle Hannan Central Ohio 13
5/16/2017 Panel Questions 14
Thank You! Erin Meyer Anti-Human Trafficking Program Manager The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati End Slavery Cincinnati Erin.meyer@use.salvationarmy.org Michelle Hannan Anti-Human Trafficking Program Director The Salvation Army in Central Ohio Central Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition 614-437-2149, mhannan@use.salvationarmy.org 15