Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center

Join the team at the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) as our Administrative Director. STAC's mission is to support sex and labor trafficking survivors of all ages and to educate the community about human trafficking, and this role is crucial to make that happen. 🔑 You can make a difference by providing support in our communications, fundraising, grant administration and organizational efforts for this life-changing non-profit. 💼 Part-time, flexible hours are perfect for dynamic individuals who enjoy collaboration and multi-tasking. 💻 Administrative experience, Office software proficiency and excellent organizational skills are required. 💰 Competitive compensation up to $21,000 annually. Application deadline: June 1, 2024.   Detailed job description and requirements are available at: https://lnkd.in/gn8fkc5K 📧 Contact Executive Director Robin Hassler Thompson at [email protected] to apply. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to positive change!

As we take time to celebrate the strength and contributions of the American labor force, this is also a good time to reflect on those who are not free in their workplaces. Women and children, in particular, can be both labor and sex trafficked. Americans and immigrants alike are trafficked in low wage jobs throughout our country and community. Human trafficking happens on farms, in factories and at construction sites. Labor trafficking is often hidden in plain sight in salons, hotels, restaurants and private homes. They may work as nannies, housekeepers or landscapers. You can even find them working at Florida’s many tourist attractions. Turn your holiday weekend travel time into a lifechanging journey with the Imagine Freedom podcast. Hosted by STAC Executive Director Robin Hassler Thompson, each episode dives deep into powerful conversations with survivors of human trafficking. Hear their incredible stories and learn how we can all play a part in strengthening our communities against the harsh realities of sex and labor trafficking. Find Imagine Freedom wherever you get your podcasts! #ImagineFreedom #EndHumanTrafficking #PodcastRecommendation #InspireChange

STAC needs your support to continue our Third Friday Webinars and other vital programs. 💙 Will you donate today? Each gift helps to bring this vital information to the many people who are empowering survivors and preventing human trafficking. The only way we can maintain these programs and this work is with YOUR help. Give now at the link in the comment section. Together, we can create a meaningful impact!

A heartfelt thank you to Lisa Hamilton, RN, for sharing her insights at our Human Trafficking Community Conversation in Wakulla County. Healthcare professionals like Lisa are crucial to identify and support vulnerable individuals and victims of human trafficking. 🩺🏥 We deeply appreciate Lisa's proactive efforts to learn more about this critical issue and her commitment to making a difference in our community. ❤️ #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingCommunityConversations #WakullaCounty #Healthcare

Thanks to YOUR donations and support, STAC is EMPOWERING survivors of sex and labor trafficking RIGHT HERE in Leon County and throughout the Big Bend. 💪 Check out this update from STAC President-elect Nipa Eason on our progress so far in 2024. #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingPrevention #GiveNow

📢 Join Us for the STAC Third Friday Training Webinar Series! Learn about the critical issue of human trafficking and how we can ALL make a difference. This event offers an in-depth look at human trafficking data collection in Florida and the new BRIGHT Project. 🗓️ Date: Friday, August 16, 2024 🕒 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. 🔗 Register Now at https://lnkd.in/e_Jn87Ci Featuring Dr. Joan Reid, Associate Professor of Criminology and Director of the University of South Florida Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab, Shelly M Wagers, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminology, Associate Director of USF Trafficking In Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab, and Kailey Pate Carter, Project Manager for BRIGHT at USF, this session will cover: ✔️ Accurate and complete data collection and challenges ✔️ Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab ✔️ Statewide Repository for Anonymous Human Trafficking Data (TIPSTR) ✔️ BRIGHT Project We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion, and learn more about the true scope of human trafficking incidents, hot spots and trends! 

Human trafficking is in Wakulla County and every community. Attorney Jacqueline Coronel describes why it's important to educate ourselves and stand with survivors to offer support. The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center is ready to partner with your service organization, agency, workplace, faith community, business or community group. Let's plan a presentation, community conversation or training program that meets your needs and helps you learn more about supporting the survivors in our community. #HumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingPrevention #Education #StopHumanTrafficking #CommunityAction

The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors, their families, workplaces, and society both in our home towns and worldwide.

The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center has made incredible strides – thanks to YOU! With new partnerships and programs, YOU made a difference in the lives of sex and labor trafficking survivors and opened the eyes of thousands to the realities of human trafficking. In the first six months of 2024, YOU have… (Click the link below to find out!) https://lnkd.in/g5Xxb3q8

Empower yourself with knowledge to protect your kids from human trafficking, both in person and online! 🕹️ As summer winds down, teens often spend more time on social media and gaming platforms. Here are essential tips to ensure their safety from last month’s Third Friday Human Trafficking Webinar Training, “Unveiling Modern Trends in Human Trafficking: From Social Media Grooming to Exploiting Vulnerabilities.” The full video is available to stream now on the STAC website under the “Resources” tab. 1️⃣ Keep Communication Open: Talk regularly about their online activities. 2️⃣ Supervise Use: Monitor their use of internet-enabled devices. 3️⃣ Know Their Friends: Stay informed about their online friends and communities. 4️⃣ Check Online Communities: Monitor photos and videos they post or send. 5️⃣ Protect Personal Info: Teach them about safeguarding their personal information. 6️⃣ Use Privacy Settings: Ensure privacy settings are set on all platforms. 7️⃣ Live Chat Caution: Allow live audio chat only with extreme caution. 8️⃣ Approved Contacts: Limit IM contacts to a parent-approved list. 9️⃣ Safe Searching: Use safe search engines for browsing. Additional tips include: 🛡️ Cyber-Security: Set up family cyber-security protections. 📱 Parental Controls: Utilize controls on all devices for added safety. 🚫 Avoid Meetings: Instruct them to avoid face-to-face meetings with online acquaintances. 🛑 Respond to Cyberbullies: Teach them how to handle cyberbullying. 🤝 Establish Agreements: Set clear internet use agreements at home and outside. #ChildSafety #HumanTraffickingAwareness #OnlineSafety #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTraffickingTraining