Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. The CCAHT works to combat human trafficking and to support victims of trafficking in the Los Angeles area. The organization focuses on raising awareness about human trafficking, providing training and education to community members and professionals, and advocating for policies and laws that support trafficking survivors. The CCAHT also provides direct services to trafficking survivors, such as crisis intervention, case management, and referrals to other services. The CCAHT is part of the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, which is a collaboration of organizations and agencies working to address human trafficking in the region.

State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation
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State Agencies and Organizations That Combat Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation

Seeking information on human trafficking training? PBJ Learning recommends Human Trafficking Essentials, where you can earn your Certificate of Mastery in less than an hour. The below information is reprinted from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and…

‘It’s like cancer, it knows no boundaries’ | Reports of human trafficking on the rise in East Tennessee – WBIR.com
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‘It’s like cancer, it knows no boundaries’ | Reports of human trafficking on the rise in East Tennessee – WBIR.com

In 2021, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit conducted 13 undercover operations across the state, including several in East Tennessee. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — According to the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT), reports of human trafficking in East Tennessee are becoming more prevalent. “There’s so much victim-blaming to human trafficking, and these individuals, they need…

Perspective from the Criminal Justice Mind
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Perspective from the Criminal Justice Mind

I received my master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology in the winter of 2019. I remember feeling so fired up and ready to put my knowledge to use. Human trafficking was not at all a foreign concept to me, as it had been discussed extensively in a number of my courses. I knew about the buyers, the trade, and to what extent traffickers would go in order to avoid law enforcement. I had learned of policing tactics, correctional strategies, and criminological theories that explained what would influence an individual to engage in an illegitimate business.

The Impact of Covid on Client Relationships
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The Impact of Covid on Client Relationships

It’s no surprise COVID has changed every way we (at Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking) operate this last year. From personal to professional, a great deal of change has been forced on most of us in more ways than we anticipated. This has been abundantly true in my experience, as well. In a field where face to face interaction is about 90% of your work, not being able to meet with clients in person was definitely one of the greatest challenges I faced in 2020. 

For Chloe.
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For Chloe.

A couple of weeks ago, our team (at Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking) received word that a young woman we had served earlier this year had died. We’ve been taking time to process; to grieve. And we want to honor her memory by giving space and recognition to her life. We wish you could have…

“Gearing Up” for #ccahtshareyourstrides
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“Gearing Up” for #ccahtshareyourstrides

Every runner has a favorite piece of equipment they swear by. The Piece de Resistance, so to speak – like when you were 5 and you got new shoes so you just had to show everybody how fast you could run and how high you could jump. I’ve come to notice we never actually grow out of this mindset; there are entire industries built around this idea that better equipment will make you a better athlete. While it’s an absolute truth that there are functional features that make one piece of equipment perform better than another, I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that what works for someone else (or comes in a pretty package), may not be the best piece of equipment for you.

My Personal Relationship With Running
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My Personal Relationship With Running

I always hesitate when other people refer to me as a “runner”; a weird reaction for someone who runs 4-5 days per week, and has performed relatively well in any of the competitive events I have participated in. To me, “runner” is a reference to those professional athletes who compete in events and are basically superhuman. My personal running adventure will likely never get to this level of intensity, but my relationship with running helps shape the person I am, and in doing so serves as my own personal superhero weapon. Over the course of the next few weeks, to celebrate Share your Strides, I will share insight into my own personal world of running. I have no particular expertise or professional experience—but I can offer you several years’ worth of wisdom based on hundreds of miles of experience. Today I will start at the core—why do I run?

#shareyourstrides: Alexis’ Story
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#shareyourstrides: Alexis’ Story

Alexis, you see, made many strides to reach freedom, and eventually opportunities for a new life. In the beginning, her strides were shaky and didn’t get her very far: she faced many complicated barriers, including isolation, manipulation, fraud, abuse, systemic breakdowns, and lack of resources. But she did not give up in her pursuit of freedom and justice.