GraceCity Human Trafficking Resource Mobile App Launching in the Central Valley

What is GraceCity? A centralized, user-friendly mobile resource app allowing immediate access to short- and long-term services for exploited and high-risk individuals Target audience: Law Enforcement/First Responders Social Workers Case Managers Advocates Pastors/Chaplains Medical Professionals Teachers Counselors/Therapists Agencies/Organizations who work with this population

GraceCity Features Custom search all resources in our county to meet a need Explore 18 resource categories to assist those we serve Get instantly connected to emergency shelters and safe houses with the swipe of a finger Locate food, clothing, counseling, education, employment opportunities & more View a map for an overview of all our county resources Learn whether or not you may be dealing with a trafficking victim through the Victim Identification resource tab Locate regional resources available through app

How do you register your agency on GraceCity as a resource? You must register through The Grace Network website before your agency information will upload onto the mobile app. There is a short questionnaire you will need to complete asking basic information about your agency and what resources you provide along with a few vetting questions to confirm you are a viable and reputable human trafficking resource in the community. Sign up today at 1.Click on the GraceCity mobile app iphone icon on the homepage 2.Click the Agency Registration tab 3.Complete the registration questionnaire, upload agency logo and submit!

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Vetting & Updates All agencies and organizations are vetted by the lead agency in the county GraceCity has a licensing agreement with. Vetting Questions include: What type of organization is it? Non-Profit? For-Profit? County? Does the agency have general liability insurance? Who’s the carrier? Does the agency have a confidentiality policy? Does the agency serve human trafficking victims, at-risk, or both? Has the agency received in-depth human trafficking training? Is the agency a viable and reputable resource in the county? If so, why do they think so? All resources are updated, at a minimum every 6 months. Once agencies are live on the app, they can change their information at any time through the website for immediate updates.

Why does the Central Valley need GraceCity? Every year we spend thousands of dollars and waste hundreds of man hours to collect, organize, design, and distribute a physical or electronic version of some type of resource guide in our respective fields. The moment the information is disseminated, it already needs updating. The GraceCity development team took the same concept and designed a mobile app that can be updated in real-time while simultaneously resourcing thousands of first responders across the nation to respond to all forms of human trafficking. Agencies in our fields need to embrace modern mediums to help maximize efforts in fulfilling and strengthening our missions. Apps are the future. With 61% of American’s having a smartphone and growing, GraceCity is a unique and necessary resource in the fight against human trafficking!

For more information Fresno/Madera County Tulare County Fresno County Lead Agency-United Way Women’s Initiative Contact: Robin Leppo Kerr Leanne Kozub Madera County Lead Agency-Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council Contact: Robin Leppo Kerr Tulare County Lead Agency-United Way of Tulare County