Supporting the Needs of African American Survivors of Human Trafficking
Title: Supporting the Needs of African American Survivors of Human Trafficking
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST (90 minutes)
Presenters:
- Kiricka Yarbough Smith, Anti-Human Trafficking Consultant
- Crystal Bennett, LMSW, CEO, THRYVE LLC
Description:
Join us for an interactive webinar that sheds light on the unique challenges and barriers faced by African American survivors of human trafficking. We’ll explore the intersection of domestic and sexual violence, providing insights into their experiences and vulnerabilities. Presenters will discuss the specific challenges African American survivors encounter, examine historical and socio-cultural factors contributing to marginalization of African Americans, and delve into effective communication strategies for fostering trust and validation.
Learning objectives:
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
- Distinguish the unique challenges and barriers faced by African American survivors of human trafficking with domestic and sexual violence experiences.
- Recognize the historical and socio-cultural factors that contribute to the vulnerability of African Americans to trafficking.
- Identify effective communication strategies that foster trust and validate the experiences of African American survivors.
- Explore strategies for collaborating with community resources and advocacy to provide culturally responsive support.
This project is supported by Grant # 15JOVW-23-GK-05126-MUMU, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
