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Hacks for Human Trafficking Disclosures

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The need for support for human trafficking victims is rare in harm reduction organizations; however, you should think of having a plan just in case it does come up.

Many communities have existing resources for human trafficking victims, so please do some research to find out what those are in your community so you can add them to your plan.

In cases where participants disclose that they are, or know of, human trafficking victims, staff and volunteers should first assess for issues of immediate safety and then work with the participant to see what kinds of harm reduction plan they can make regarding the situation, up to and including an exit plan.

Featured Hacks

These featured hacks highlight creative, practical solutions from harm reduction leaders on the ground. From DIY tools to clever workarounds, each one reflects the ingenuity, care, and real-world experience that keeps this movement alive. 

Resilience Building

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Because so many of us are so similar to the folks we serve, including the trauma we carry with us, and because it is now recognized that extreme stress impacts people who care for people experiencing that trauma nearly as much as the people directly impacted by that trauma, it is essential that people in […]
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Consent Culture

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The concept of “consent culture” emerged from the sex positive movement of the 1980s and 90s. It was a response to the concept of “rape culture”, a term that had been coined to describe the experience that many people—especially women, queer and trans people—have of sexual violence and harassment.
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