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The mission of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking is to educate and advocate for the prevention and abolition of human trafficking while connecting services on behalf of trafficked persons. Its programs are available at no cost and are offered to any group including social service agencies, health care professionals, law enforcement, educators, religious groups, students, and more. To schedule a program or for further information, contact the Collaborative at 440-356-2254 or collaborative_initiative@yahoo.com.
News & Upcoming Events
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center launches 24-hour hotline for sex trafficking victims
The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has officially launched its hotline as a part of its Project STAR (Sex Trafficking Advocacy and Recovery) initiative. Services provided to domestic and international sex trafficking victims include advocacy, case management, and therapy. Project STAR also offers professional training on preventing, identifying, responding to and supporting survivors of sex trafficking. The Collaborative will continue to assist the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center in promoting the hotline and in developing a coordinated continuum of care for trafficking victims.
The Project STAR 24-hour hotline is:
855-431-STAR (7827)
Human Trafficking Awareness Program at the Justice Center January 28, 2013
The Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking and its partners sponsored the Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Program at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 12:00pm. The program, which was free and open to the public, highlighted the reality of the crime in our midst as well as the cooperative efforts among law enforcement agencies and social service professionals to prosecute the crime, protect victims, and work toward prevention.
For more information, visit http://www.newsnet5.com/ddp/news/ local_news/cleveland_metro/Push-to-end-human-trafficking-on-Cuyahoga-County-Prosecutors-radar
Presidential Proclamation
President Obama’s Proclamation regarding National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2013 is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/12/31/presidential-proclamation-national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevent |