Resource Library

Expanding Anti-Trafficking Services: Do You Know About the Benefits and Services in Your Community 

Employees come to work with various experiences that may influence their performance. Creating a work culture where staff feel safe and supported is critical for them to thrive — especially because nearly 83% of individuals in the United States have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime. Employee’s response to trauma may manifest in the workplace in various ways. When left unaddressed, it can lead to poor performance, absenteeism and burnout.

This resource provides tips, strategies, and resources to support staff at all organizational levels in creating and sustaining a trauma-informed workplace.

Psychological safety is integral to the success of any leadership development program. When psychological safety is present, people feel comfortable being their whole, authentic selves, and they respect each other. This fact sheet provides information and resources to help organizations create environments where people are able to share ideas and feedback without fear of judgement or retaliation, thereby fostering learning, growth, and innovation.

Once a youth receives a Child Eligibility Letter it can be used to apply for benefits and services to the same extent as a refugee. This resource offers information on benefit-issuing agencies by state.

Trafficking is usually not an individual’s first experience with trauma. This fact sheet describes adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, and their relationship to human trafficking.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  (PDF)

Individuals who have increased risk factors for trafficking or have experienced trafficking are often not recognized for various reasons. This fact sheet describes individual- and provider-related barriers to identification.

Barriers That Prevent Identification  (PDF)

When first speaking with an individual about potential trafficking, it is important to begin with broad inquiry, using universal education and/or a screening tool. This fact sheet describes considerations for when to use each approach.

Screening and Universal Education: Choosing Your Approach  (PDF)

Universal education and screening are two different ways to identify the needs of someone who may have increased risk factors for trafficking or be experiencing trafficking. This fact sheet provides examples of evidence-based tools that are available for each approach and tips for fostering rapport and safety. 

Different Approaches to the Conversation: Universal Education and Screening Tools  (PDF)

When working with individuals who prefer communicating in a different language, it’s important to have trained and qualified interpreters on hand to help you communicate. This fact sheet details considerations for selecting and preparing to work with an interpreter.

Fact Sheet: Working With Interpreters  (PDF)

When working with individuals who have experienced trafficking, decision-making regarding reporting, service provision, safety planning, and other processes may involve ethical dilemmas. This fact sheet describes the ethical principles and the ethics of working with sensitive information.

Ethical Considerations  (PDF)