Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Central Texas Coalition against Human Trafficking
www.ctcaht.org
The mission of the Central Texas Coalition against Human Trafficking is to work collaboratively to increase public awareness and identification of human trafficking cases, and to provide identified victims of human trafficking with comprehensive social and medical services.
Million Kids – International Network Combating Human Trafficking
www.millionkids.org
Million Kids distributes designated funds to recognized agencies and activists working to prevent and eradicate human trafficking. Million Kids is a single-issue nonprofit committed to ending the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children.
Polaris Project
http://www.polarisproject.org/
Polaris Project is one of the largest anti-trafficking organizations in the United States and Japan, with programs operating at international, national and local levels through our offices in Washington, DC; Newark, NJ; and Tokyo, Japan. Polaris Project is one of the few organizations working on all forms of trafficking and serving both citizen and foreign national victims of human trafficking.
Shared Hope International
www.sharedhope.org
Shared Hope International exists to rescue and restore women and children in crisis. They are leaders in a worldwide effort to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery through education and public awareness.
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJS) Caseworker’s Toolkit for Children in Federal Custody
www.brycs.org/sijs/
These materials were primarily developed for foster care caseworkers assisting children in the federal custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Division of Unaccompanied Children’s Services (ORR/DUCS), to ensure that SIJS-eligible children receive the assistance and case monitoring they need during the SIJS application process. Additionally, these documents will also help social service and legal practitioners working with other children who may be eligible for SIJS.
Trade in Hope
http://www.tradeinhope.com/
Trade in Hope is a film about modern-day slavery in Texas; specifically the trafficking of women and children into the commercial sex industry. The film will focus on personal stories from American brothels, explore the elements of our society that fuel the sex trade, and act as a witness to those who are working to curtail and end this illegal, underground market.
Services for Teen Dating Violence
Love is Respect
www.loveisrespect.org
loveisrespect, National Dating Abuse Helpline was launched in February 2007 with help from founding sponsor, Liz Clairborne Inc. It is a national 24-hour resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet, specifically designed for teens and young adults. The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. Managed by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH), loveisrespect, National Dating Abuse Helpline operates from a call center in Austin, Texas.
Services for Victims with Disabilities
2-1-1
Provides a multitude of social service resources
Advocacy, Inc.
1-800-252-9108 or www.advocacyinc.org
Congress has passed a number of laws to protect people with disabilities from discrimination that limits their full and equal participation in society. Congress also created a national network of protection and advocacy organizations (P&As)to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law. Advocacy Inc. is the legal protection and advocacyagency for Texans with disabilities.
The Arc of Texas
1-800-252-9729 or www.thearcoftexas.org
The Arc of Texas is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a national level.
Brain Injury Association of Texas
1-800-392-0040 or www.biatx.org
The Brain Injury Association of Texas, chartered as a non-profit public service organization, strives to meet the urgent need to develop programs for public awareness and education, to support research and rehabilitation and to provide family guidance. Funds to accomplish these tasks come from individuals, business and industry, and public donations and grants.
Learning Disabilities Association of Texas Municipal Police Association
1-800-604-7500 or www.ldat.org
The Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDAT) is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to advancing the education and general welfare of persons with learning disabilities.
Mental Health Association in Texas
512-454-3706 or www.mhatexas.org
Founded in 1935 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Mental Health America of Texas reaches out to communities across Texas to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders, and improve the care and treatment of people with mental illnesses through education and advocacy.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas (NAMI)
1-800-633-3760 or www.namitexas.org
NAMI Texas is dedicated to eradicating the stigma, myths, and misconceptions of mental illnesses, to improving the quality of life for all who are affected by these illnesses, and to supporting recovery. They support their affiliates by providing leadership, training, and technical assistance. They are dedicated to serving communities by empowering consumers and families and promoting meaningful systems change.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services – Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (for sign language interpreters)
1-800-628-5115 or www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/list.shtml
Provides an online list of local providers/contractors
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services – Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program
1-800-628-5115 or www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/bcp.shtml
The Division for Blind Services Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) helps hundreds of Texas families by providing information and support to help their children grow and thrive. A Blind Children's Program Specialist—an expert in providing services to children with visual impairments—works with each child and family to create a Family Service Plan. The plan—tailored to the child's unique needs and circumstances—is a flexible document that will develop along with the child.
Texas Parent to Parent
1-866-896-6001 or www.txp2p.org
Provides support and information to families of children with disabilities, chronic illness, and special health care needs
U. S. Department of Justice – American with Disabilities Act Information and Technical Assistance
1-800-514-0301 or www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Information and resources regarding the American with Disabilities Act
Organizations against Female Genital Mutilation
A Woman’s Voice, International
903-566-0110 or www.awomansvoice.org
A Woman’s Voice International is a nonprofit human rights organization committed to defending the dignity of women worldwide. As activists, they protest and condemn the actions of individuals, organizations or governments who use their power wrongfully to abuse helpless humanity. As a non-governmental agency, they also participate in programs designed to help women improve their economic and political futures for the betterment of all.
Equality Now
www.equalitynow.org
Equality Now works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure. Issues of concern to Equality Now include: Rape, Domestic Violence, Reproductive Rights, Trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation, Political Participation, and Gender Discrimination
Foundation for Women’s Health (FORWARD)
408-298-3798 or www.forwarduk.org.uk
FORWARD (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development) is an African Diaspora women led UK-registered campaign and support charity dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the sexual and reproductive health and rights of African girls and women.
PATH
202-822-0033 or www.path.org
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public- and private-sector partners, they help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Their work improves global health and well-being.
RAINBO (Research, Action, and Information Network for Bodily Integrity of Women)
212-477-3318 or http://www.health.gov/nhic/nhicscripts/Entry.cfm?HRCode=HR3444
RAINBO is an international not-for-profit organization working on issues of health and human rights for women--particularly women in Africa and in African immigrant and refugee communities. RAINBO addresses issues of female circumcision/female genital mutilation (FC/FGM) and other forms of gender-based violence and violations against women and girls. The Network's goal is to promote and protect the reproductive and sexual health and rights of women and girls. RAINBO provides technical assistance to international and donor agencies and work in partnership with local organizations to develop and advance effective programs and policies to deal with these crucial issues.
Washington Metro Alliance against FGM
17700 New Hampshire Ave
Ashton, MD 20861
301-774-4456
Women’s International Network (WIN)
617-862-9431 or http://www.feminist.com/win.htm
Provides information on various topics in regard to women, including female genital mutilation.
World Health Organization (WHO)
202-974-3000 or www.who.int/en/
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.