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National Survivor Network: A community of survivors of #humantrafficking. We create a platform for survivor led advocacy, peer-to-peer mentorship & empowerment. https://linktr.ee/nationalsurvivornetwork
"When I came to this position, I hoped to lay a solid foundation for the network & whoever steps into management after me, & what an impactful foundation we’ve laid! This fall, I’ll will leave my current position at the NSN to pursue other opportunities." www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=18...
July 26, 2024 at 8:16 PM
In preparation for developing an evidence-informed training for survivors hoping to share their stories publicly, the NSN surveyed 85 survivors under IRB approval from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. View the preliminary findings here: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/sto...
June 7, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Donate here to support safety for survivor leaders in Kenya impacted by devastating flooding: www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/9...
May 13, 2024 at 9:04 PM
MEMBER REMINDERS:
1) Newsletter was sent out this week - check your emails!
2) Our monthly meeting is this Sunday. We'll have a brief presentation on how automation can support your work.
3) Yesterday we sent out a time-sensitive email with a vote for a policy decision - vote by Monday!
April 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Collective power doesn't mean more survivors hold power-over in positions of authority.

Learn more in our latest blog post, which is the first in a series. nationalsurvivornetwork.org/collectivepo... #CollectivePower #CollectiveAction #MeaningfulEngagement
April 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
At the "empower" level, people with lived experience have final decision-making power over policies, programming, research, and implementation. Your organization or program will implement the strategies and decisions impacted people develop. Learn more at nationalsurvivornetwork.org/meaningfulen....
April 18, 2024 at 5:46 PM
At the collaborate level, survivors aren't just consultants or advisors - they're full partners on every part of the work from planning to implementation through evaluation. Learn more: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/meaningfulen...
April 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM
On March 7, 2024, Senator Britt delivered the Republican response to the SOTU. In her remarks, Senator Britt expressed fears of violence by undocumented immigrants & misappropriated a trafficking survivor’s story.

View our full letter: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/sur...
April 15, 2024 at 7:21 PM
In this OVC video, NSN SETTA Consultant Norma Bastidas and NSN SETTA Coordinator Rebekah Layton did an incredible job speaking to why we value meaningful engagement, and why it is essential to a functioning response to trafficking.
View the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv7b...
April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM
After ask, the next level of the meaningful engagement spectrum is "involve." Many survivors may want to be more engaged than simply replying to a survey. Some may have invaluable insights, skills, and knowledge that can improve your program or project.
March 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Survivors have known it for a long time, and now we have research to back it up: Current models of housing and shelter are not meeting the short or long-term needs of trafficking survivors. View this research report from HUD at www.huduser.gov/portal/porta...
March 26, 2024 at 8:27 PM
While it's great to get outside information at the consult level, it's essential to make sure you're providing regular opportunities for current clients, staff, and consultants to provide feedback on whether what you're doing is meeting their needs, & to LISTEN, LEARN, & ACT.
March 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Anti-trafficking organizations must apply the same human rights values to public policy in the sex trades as in other sectors: listen to sex workers and advocate for a safer workplace for all. nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/rec...
March 22, 2024 at 5:52 PM
The Lived Experience Engagement Spectrum levels are: Inform, Ask, Involve, Collaborate, and Empower. Read the full Meaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experience framework and assessment here: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/meaningfulen...
March 22, 2024 at 1:21 PM
We cannot cause harm to end harm. Learn more at: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/rec...
March 19, 2024 at 1:46 PM
On March 7, 2024, the NSN and other organizations sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, asking for the finalization of needed improvements to T-Visa rules and regulations. View the full letter in the resource library of our website.

nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/let...
March 18, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Reposted by National Survivor Network
Bluetooth trackers can easily be hidden in purses, on cars, and in plenty of other places. Knowing where and how to find them is critical. And here, we’ll show you how.
How to: Detect Bluetooth Trackers
Table of contents What's a Bluetooth Tracker? What Common Bluetooth Trackers Look Like What it Looks Like When Your Phone Automatically Finds a Tracker On Android Devices On iPhones...
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March 16, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Survivor leaders cannot provide meaningful leadership free from the pressures of economic crisis if they cannot access emergency support to meet their basic needs.

Donate: form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/coaliti...
Annual Report: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/wp-content/u...
March 12, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Organizations must prioritize the safety of those in the sex trades. Learn more in our joint publication with Freedom Network USA, available in the resource library of our website: Re-Centering Sex Worker Safety in Anti-Trafficking Work: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/rec...
March 7, 2024 at 7:41 PM
We're excited to finally be able to share a new resource from the OVC HTC that we were honored to partner on. Check out the resource library of our website to see the full resource! nationalsurvivornetwork.org/document/red...
March 7, 2024 at 12:23 AM
When engaging the sex worker community in partnership, it’s crucial to understand how to engage respectfully.

For more insights like these check out our new guidebook created in partnership with Freedom Network USA. View it here: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/sexworkersaf...
February 29, 2024 at 9:51 PM
The National Survivor Network provided input for the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls’ call for feedback about violence and commercial sex. View our full report at nationalsurvivornetwork.org/wp-content/u...
February 26, 2024 at 6:12 PM
NSN members came together to provide collective feedback for the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report.
February 23, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Fairly compensate survivors for the emotional labor of storytelling and respect and protect their boundaries surrounding their own lived experiences, image, and likeness. Learn more from this report and other insightful reports on survivor engagement at nationalsurvivornetwork.org/harmandrepair/
February 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM
When survivors do choose to share their stories, it’s important to be proactive about helping to create as safe and supportive of an environment as possible for them to do so in. Learn more: nationalsurvivornetwork.org/harmandrepair/
February 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM