1. Freedom Network By: Felicia Shy Octavia Robinson Octavia Robinson Cindy Kirkland Cindy Kirkland

2. AGENDA  Human Trafficking  Freedom Network  Tapestri, Inc  Student Project

3.  The movement of people to places for the purpose of forced labor  Types of forced labor:  Sex Slavery  Domestic Servitude  Factory and/or Farm Slavery  Child Soldier Slavery What is Human Trafficking?

4. How Does Human Trafficking Affect Society Today?  Estimates of 27 million slaves in the world today  15-20 million is bonded labor in India, Pakistan, Bangledesh & Nepal  Slaves in almost every country in the world  Women & children are the majority

5. Mission of Freedom Network  Ensure that trafficked persons are treated as victims and not criminals, and are able to have full access to justice.  Increase public awareness of the crime of trafficking through education, research, training and community outreach.  Engage in sponsorship at the local, national and international levels on behalf of trafficked persons and for full prosecution of all traffickers.  Develop networks in the United States to link with international networks in order to carry out these above activities. (www.freedomnetwork.org)

6. Freedom Network  Freedom Network (USA), which was established in 2001, is an association of 25 non-governmental organizations that provide services to, and advocate for the rights of, trafficking survivors in the United States.  Members of the Freedom Network (USA) have provided services to trafficked persons in many ways.

7. Tapistri  TAPESTRI Inc., Refugee and Immigrant Coalition Challenging Gender Based Oppression PMB 362 3939 La Vista Rd. Ste. E Tucker, GA 30084 Tel: 404-299-2185 Fax: 404-299-8668 www.tapestri.org www.tapestri.org

8. Tapestri, Inc  Purpose - Tapestri works with many organizations/communities to address multiple forms of gender based violence and oppression in refugee and immigrant communities.  Philosophy - Everyone should have services that are respectful of his or her community, language, culture, race, age, sexual orientation, disability and religious beliefs. (www.tapestri.org)

9. Tapestri’s Programs  Providing legal advocacy, assistance and referrals for victims of domestic violence domestic violencedomestic violence  Providing technical assistance on refugee and immigrant issues related to domestic violence for all social service providers  Providing trainings on domestic violence and refugee and immigrant issues for court interpreters and personnel  Providing outreach, education and direct services for victims of human trafficking human traffickinghuman trafficking  Providing an ongoing 24-week Family Violence Intervention Program designed for refugee and immigrant men Family Violence Intervention ProgramFamily Violence Intervention Program

10. Learn, Join & Act  Promote Awareness (Learn)  Research & Choose an Organization (Join)  Develop and Execute a Plan (Act)

11. Adopt-A-Survivor  Choose a family or individual based on your groups capabilities  Determine the needs of your survivor(s)  Gather necessities  Promote awareness  Possibly coordinate a drive  Recruit friends to contribute

12. Make A Difference!!