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Create a SMS: Freedom Helplines to Combat Trafficking in California

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Goals

• To create a text-based helpline for people to contact about slavery
• Train human rights advocates and aid workers about slavery
• Coordinate a network of first responders to rescue victims
• Prevent young people from becoming victim to slavery in the US

Overview

Survivors Connect is an organization working to build advocacy and support networks of activists and survivors fighting modern-day slavery and human trafficking. One of our core programs is building SMS Helpline Networks, that use mobile technology to better coordinate first responder advocates (law enforcement, social service providers, NGO advocates etc) in emergency situations, as well as provide a 24/7 Helpline that potential victims and families can contact to obtain information about human right, trafficking and related issues. California's Bay Area is a one of the major hubs in the US for human trafficking and it is integral to have a well-concerted and coordinated response.

Deliverables include:
- Installing and training a network of anti-trafficking advocates on SMS system
- Asset Mapping of all major resources available (both personel and organizations) to service victims
- PSAs about the Helpline service