Fresno EOC Central Valley Against Human Trafficking

Today we wanted to be share the team effort it takes to make some of our client goals happen! Safe housing Furnishings ! Thank you Fresno County Probation Department thru The James Roland Crime Victim Assistance Center, Wings Advocacy Fresno, The Arc of Fresno and Madera Counties, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Poverello House thru their Multi-Agency Access Program Point for making a family feel safe, secure and happy today!

Only a few hours left! - In 2020, 69 families in Fresno lost a loved one to gun violence. Together, we can end this, and we need your help. Support Advance Peace Fresno by signing the letter of support below. Please read and sign the letter to show your support: https://fresnoeoc.org/advance-peace.../show-your-support/

We are hiring! If you would like to join our team as an Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manager/Advocate, get all the information here: https://workforcenow.adp.com//recruitment/recruitment.html #WeAreFresnoEOC

Enter your kid’s artwork for our new Rural Food Express Bus today! Six winners will receive $100 and their art featured on the bus. Submit their Healthy Foo...d Superhero artwork by March 31. For complete rules and how to submit your entry, click here: https://fresnoeoc.org/art-contest/

Join us today on Facebook Live for a Virtual Giving Day! Proceeds of this event are equally dispersed to all anti-human trafficking agencies serving the Central Valley! Hope to see you at 12!

***Resource Feature*** Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Discovers & Disrupts Human Trafficking Networks Using network leadership, TAT mobilizes the trucking community as the eyes & ears of the nation’s highways to end sex trafficking.... TAT educates, equips, empowers & mobilizes members of the trucking & busing industries on the realities of human trafficking & how they can combat it. If you are interested in learning more about TAT feel free to visit them on their website at: http://www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/ by email: [email protected] or by telephone at: (612) 888-4828 #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #TruckersAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733. Our NEW address: 1250 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Our NEW phone number*: 559-527-5869

Do you know the POTENTIAL WARNING SIGNS* that a child may be being groomed or trafficked: - Bragging about making or having lots of $$$ - Unexplained marks, cuts, bruises or burns - Sudden inappropriate dress... - Older boyfriend w/ different lifestyle - Constant cover-up for abuser - Self-shaming/blaming *this list is not all-inclusive #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733. Our NEW address: 1250 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Our NEW phone number: 559-527-5869

Here are a couple ongoing events from one of our community partners Family Services of Tulare County! Read their post for all the details.

Childsafe.ai is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform which protects kids online by using the worst of the internet to protect the best of the internet. By actively collecting signals of exploitation threats, their platform helps to mitigate child exploitation risk on the web by: - Monitoring conversations & photographic signals - Graphing content &... - Modeling signals into probable risk This AI enables law enforcement agencies & other organizations to know what risk online users represent to children. Although they are currently gearing up for Beta, you can still learn more about Childsafe.ai by visiting them on their website at: https://childsafe.ai/ by telephone at: (877) 256-0897 or by email at: [email protected] #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

Starting, sustaining, or growing your anti-trafficking work? The Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center at the Office for Victims of Crime exists to help organizations and tribes start, sustain, or grow their anti-trafficking work. The Center’s free services are intended to provide immediate and sustainable benefits to organizations and Tribal Nations with minimal demands on their time. ... The Center is a coaching and development hub which offers customized assistance for organizations to: * Build a Community Response * Develop a Sustainment Strategy * Build Capacity * Enhance Victim Services If you are interested in learning more about #OVC feel free to visit them on their website at: https://htcbc.ovc.ojp.gov/ by email: [email protected] or by telephone at: 1-844-682-0411 #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation #DOJ #OVC If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733. Our NEW address: 1250 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Our NEW phone number*: 559-527-5869

Recognize Assist Include Support Engage... Join us at Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission #CVAHT as we RAISE awareness for caregivers who advocate on a daily basis. #WeAreFresnoEOC ****** If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733. Our NEW address: 1250 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Our NEW phone number*: 559-527-5869

***RESOURCE FEATURE*** @Rights4Girls is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the dignity & rights of young women & girls so that every girl can be safe & live a life free of violence & exploitation. Rights4Girls works at the intersections of multiple systems to ensure that girls’ lives are not only contemplated but prioritized. ... They work to make the lives of young women & girls a human rights priority by: - Advocating for the eradication of gender-based violence - Working to dismantle the Abuse to Prison Pipeline - Promoting decarceration efforts - Facilitating empowering youth development workshops - Training judges, system professionals & communities - Conducting innovative research If you are interested in learning more about Rights4Girls feel free to visit them on their website at: http://www.rights4girls.org/ or by telephone at: (202) 808-9177. #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #EndVAWG #ListenToSurvivors #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

"The Office for Victims of Crime selected four original artworks to showcase in the Represent Resilience Virtual Gallery. This art initiative commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act by featuring original artwork from survivors, advocates, and anti-trafficking professionals. View the Virtual Gallery now." See the link in their post to view the selected artwork. #TVPA20

20 years ago today, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was established to combat trafficking in persons, a contemporary manifestation of slavery. On this 20th anniversary we recognize and honor the survivors and advocates who were integral to ensuring the establishment of the initial federal legislation. #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #TVPA #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation... If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

Family Services of Tulare County helps children, adults, & families throughout Tulare County heal from violence & thrive in healthy relationships. Family Services of Tulare County offers services focused on physical & emotional safety through three broad program areas: 1. Safe Homes... - Domestic Violence Services (victims & offenders) - Legal Services - Supportive Housing 2. Safe Relationships - Counseling Services - HIV/AIDS Services - Human Trafficking Services - Outreach & Prevention - Sexual Assault Services - Violence & Abuse Intervention 3. Safe Children - Children’s Counseling Center - Goshen Family Center - Parenting Resources & Support - Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange To learn more about Family Services of Tulare County, visit them on Social Media, their website at: https://fstc.net/ by telephone at: (559) 741-7310 or by email at: [email protected] #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #FamilyServicesTC #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

***RESOURCE FEATURE*** Fresno native, Carissa Phelps, JD/MBA, Esq. is the founder & CEO of Runaway Girl, Inc. RG, Inc. is a social purpose corporation comprised of survivor leaders that educate & empower the community by offering high quality training & technical assistance.... RG, Inc. believes in local & is committed to local partners leading the way - their trainings educate & connect community leaders who are making a difference. RG LEADS WITH A PURPOSE by providing: * Career Development * Capacity Building * Improving Outcomes * Meaningful Net-works To learn more about Carissa Phelps & Runaway Girl, Inc., visit them on Social Media, their website at: https://carissaphelps.com or https://runawaygirl.com/ by telephone at: (805) 265-3714 or by email at: [email protected] #WeAreFresnoEOC #CVAHT #CarissaPhelps #RunawayGirl #EndHumanTrafficking #EndSexualExploitation If you, or someone you know/see is a potential victim of Human Trafficking, you can call the National #HumanTraffickingHotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.

Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps is offering a drive-thru flu shot clinic at no-cost to the community. The clinic is open to anyone three years old or older.... You do not need to be an Anthem Blue Cross member to receive a flu shot. If you have it, please bring your insurance card and photo ID. Location: 1805 E. California Ave October 22, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. October 29, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. November 12, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. November 24, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Register here and view a full list of locations: anthem.ly/CAFluClinic

We are sad to announce our CVAHT Program Manager Sarah Johnston will be moving on as of November 6, 2020. We have appreciated the time she has invested in our program and the anti-trafficking movement here in the Central Valley. We know no one can replace her, but please help us find a qualified applicant to carry CVAHT through this next time of transition. You can find the application for CVAHT Program Manager here https://workforcenow.adp.com//recruitment/recruitment.html