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The Johnson City/Washington County Family Justice Center (FJC) is partnering with the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) to host “Human Trafficking 102” at 5 p.m. on Tuesday (March 19) at Memorial Park Community Center in Johnson City, Tenn.

The program, a follow-up to the “Human Trafficking 101” program offered earlier this year, will provide attendees with detailed instruction on identifying and responding to trafficked individuals. This event is free and open to the public. Attendance at the previous program is not required.

“This training will provide practical tips for identifying exploitation and trauma-informed responses for working and building relationships with individuals who have experienced trafficking,” said presenter Natalie Ivey, director of advocacy and outreach for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. “The audience will gain an appreciation for the reality a trafficked individual might face, which will result in a better understanding of the dynamics of trauma bonds and how social stigmatization contributes to the cycle of exploitation.”

The Family Justice Center is committed to bringing education and advocacy to the community. 

 “Human Trafficking is a topic that is now raising public awareness with news headlines,” said Kelsey Fish, coordinated community response coordinator with FSJ. “We want our community to know that the FJC’s role is to bring education and conversation to the difficult topics like human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. We want you to know signs of trafficking, that this is something that happens locally and globally, and that we are here to help.” 

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About CCAHT

The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking was founded in 2009, after a severe need for resources and help for human trafficking victims was identified in East Tennessee. The organization serves to build awareness, conduct trainings, engage in successful intervention, and provide adequate aftercare for the victims. CCAHT prides themselves on being client focused, collaborative, and passionate about their cause. For more information, visit their website at ccaht.org.

About FJC

The Johnson City/Washington County Family Justice Center was founded in 2016, and seeks to provide services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The FJC works with multiple partner agencies throughout the community, and can provide services such as: Advocacy, Safety Planning, Orders of Protection, Civil-legal Support, and Counseling. The Family Justice Center prides itself on being a safe location for individuals to ask questions and seek help for themselves or others. For more information, visit the FJC Facebook page or call 423-722-3720.

CONTACT:     Kelsey Fish, coordinated community response coordinator
                              Family Justice Center
                              423.722.3720
                              kfish@johnsoncitytn.org