Updated Open Doors Infographic
The Voices for Florida Communication Team has updated the quarterly infographic to include data through the month of September. We are so pleased to report that total victims served has increased to 1,307 with over 215,000 hours of direct service hours to date!Another distinction of note is the increase in services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Now, 5% of those served by the Open Doors Outreach Network identify in this way. This is a powerful reflection of reaching out to communities that truly need our support.
To download the quarterly infographic, please click the folder labeled “ODON Weekly Update Materials” located in the bottom right corner on the SharePoint homepage.
Please email Tiffany with any questions!
Framework for Creating the Change Guide Printed Copies
We are so excited that the 2021-2022 Framework for Creating the Change Guides have arrived in our office! The Regional Advocates took some copies home during their Cohort Training last week and the Clinicians will be able to pick up more as well. Please coordinate with your team, as we would like all Open Doors team members to have a printed copy of the updated guide.
Upcoming Webinar: Legal Services for Sex Trafficking Survivors
One of the greatest hurdles many survivors face during their healing process is overcoming their involvement in the justice system. This discussion will highlight the legal needs of survivors of sex trafficking and how communities can come together to meet this need. Speakers include:- Ashton Dumdei, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center
- Jamie Rosseland, Anti-Trafficking Consultant
- Hannah Sweeney, Avery Center for Research & Services
- Brent Woody, Justice Restoration Center
Webinar is next Wednesday from 12:30-2pm. Click to regsister!
Hoyt’s Tool of the Week:
Understanding Trafficking in the R. Kelly Case: Stripping Away the Glamour to Understand the Crime
R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was recently convicted in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children. Based on what was learned through testimonies during Kelly’s six-week trial, Polaris outlines a few ways in which his tactics mirror what is commonly seen in more typical situations of human trafficking and could be used as a tool to understand recruitment and abuse.
Upcoming Webinars
Promoting Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Human Trafficking Economic Empowerment Peer Learning Series (Futures Without Violence)
Sessions will take place virtually every Thursday from October 14, 2021, through November 18, 2021, from 1:00–3:30pm ET
Through these conversations, participants will explore ways in which victim service agencies can develop new or expand existing economic empowerment programming that truly addresses the barriers to thriving for survivors.
Making the Case (World Without Exploitation)
Thursday, November 4, 12:00pm ET
During “Making the Case,” a special World Without Exploitation (WorldWE) Now & Next Speakers Series presentation, Jane Anderson (AEquitas) and Benjamin Gauen (King Country Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) will discuss why it’s critical to hold pimps and traffickers accountable, and how we can do this without putting those who have been bought or sold in the sex trade at further emotional or legal risk. Actionable, practical and strategic, this one-hour session is for all who recognize that in the fight to end human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, justice and accountability go hand in hand.
Breaking Down Barriers: Legal Remedies for Human Trafficking Survivors with Criminal Conviction (Wilmington University)Promoting Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Human Trafficking Economic Empowerment Peer Learning Series (Futures Without Violence)
Sessions will take place virtually every Thursday from October 14, 2021, through November 18, 2021, from 1:00–3:30pm ET
Through these conversations, participants will explore ways in which victim service agencies can develop new or expand existing economic empowerment programming that truly addresses the barriers to thriving for survivors.
Children and Traumatic Stress (Kristi House)
Tuesday, November 9, 12:00pm ET
Child traumatic stress refers to the physical and emotional responses of a child to events that threaten the life of the child or of someone critically important to the child. Social workers, teachers, counselors, and others who plan to work with children in other ways are invited to participate in this informative program to gain an understanding of traumatic events and their impact on a child’s behavior, demeanor, and long-term well-being.
Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (Kristi House)
Thursday, November 18, 2:00pm ET
Both boys and girls might display sexual behavior problems without sexual abuse victimization being the underlying cause. Recognizing sexual behavior problems versus normal sexual development is important, as is knowing how to respond. Research suggests a quarter to half of child sexual abuse involves children acting out on other children, with the behavior impelled by exposure pornography, domestic violence and other inappropriate sexualized situation.
Stewards of Children (Kristi House)
Tuesday, December 7, 2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
This 2.5 hour, nationally recognized, best practice program uses videos, workbook activities and discussion to engage and educate about child sexual abuse and how to keep children safe. Parents, college students, working professionals, volunteers at child-serving organizations and other staff at agencies and community-based organizations learn that child sexual abuse knows no socio-economic, cultural or racial boundaries. Through compelling stories from survivors of child sexual abuse of their trauma and healing, participants will learn how to develop practices to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The latest changes in mandated reporting laws will be reviewed.
