SERVING SURVIVORS
Survivors Network NC is dedicated to serving the community and making a lasting impact in the lives of human trafficking survivors. We serve in two ways: directly through empowering survivors and providing exceptional survivor-leadership to agencies looking to partner with us. Additionally, we accept donations to help fund our projects and directly aid survivors.
Peer Support Group
LAUNCHED IN 2022
The peer support group is an hour-long open group for survivors of human trafficking. The group is best suited for survivors who are looking for peer support and personal development as well as survivors who have at least 12 months out of their trafficking situation. The support group will meet and be co-facilitated by a survivor and a mental health expert. This course consists of ongoing skills building and psycho-ed peer support workshops that meet at least monthly. Each of the sessions is co-led with a survivor peer and a specialist in the topic of discussion. The group will cover a range of topics aimed at helping survivors identify their strengths, needs, and wants when considering doing work in the Anti-Human trafficking field.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN OUR PEER SUPPORT GROUP CONTACT US AT INFO@SURVIVORNETWORKNC.ORG.
Speakers Bureau
FOR SURVIVORS
LAUNCHED IN 2022
Survivor Network NC offers an 8-hr training to survivors looking to develop into professional speakers. Requirements for applicants are survivors with lived experience who have been out of their trafficking situation for at least 18 months and have actively participated in at least 2 of our virtual peer support groups. The topics covered in the training range from practical speaking advice catered to survivors as well as tangible skills such as how to write a bio. For Graduates the Network also advocates on behalf of survivors for non-exploitative speaking opportunities with equitable compensation. The Bureau will also serve as a human resource agent for complaints, issues, or concerns that the survivor has of being treated less than fairly or in an exploitative manner. The Speakers Bureau also offers a limited amount of post training coaching support.
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FOR AGENCIES
The Speakers Bureau serves as a liaison to survivors and agencies to ensure that the voices of Survivors are an integral component of any and all Anti-Human Trafficking endeavors. SNNC empowers Survivors to engage in advocacy work themselves. Importantly, the Network also serves as a bridge, connecting survivors who desire to utilize their lived experience directly with agencies that are seeking collaboration, consultation, program development, strategic planning, training, and speakers for functions, fundraisers, and events.
ALL SPEAKING REQUESTS CAN BE MADE BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW....
New Dream Fund
LAUNCHING SOON
The New Dream Fellowship fund affords survivor Fellows of Human Trafficking the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities and education by offering direct financial assistance. The network works with agencies, government and private suitors to raise money to support the new dream fund.This fund is used to provide fellowships in the form of monetary scholarships to survivors of Human Trafficking. The fund can provide support to fellows in the following areas:
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Local and national conferences that develop skills and training
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Educational opportunities ie books, school supplies, school credits, CEU
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Workshop and seminars (in person and virtual)
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Safety relief ie. immigration benefits, gas cards.
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Personal care, such as advanced counseling/therapy
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All other requests will be reviewed by a committee
Survivor Meets-Ups & Support
Our Survivors Meet Up and Support program here at Survivor Network NC, is a place where survivors of human sex trafficking can connect with others who have walked this path, create friendships, and bond over shared experiences. We offer a safe space to share stories, heal, and grow. Our committed team aims to provide the best therapy and counseling services, as well as resources to survivors, giving them the tools and guidance to move forward productively. If you are a survivor or know someone affected by human sex trafficking, reach out to us today to become part of our community.
