Tips for Coalitions Rescue & Restore Communities wishing to form Coalitions should Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking consider the following: Structure • Bylaws and governance Leadership Membership Funding or in-kind support Financial management and accountability Geographic boundaries Structure (e.g., meetings, committees) Partnerships Continuity of operations (e.g., coalition point of contact, Web site, social media) Purpose • Knowledge of human trafficking in region Relationship with Federal and local law enforcement and service providers Identification of public awareness, training, and outreach opportunities Engagement of appropriate members and communities Capacity to reach priority communities (e.g., language, cultural understanding) Intention to add to the unity, cohesion, and support of the local anti-trafficking community Coalitions should avoid identification with a particular network, organization, or individual. Coalitions should strive not to duplicate or compete with other coalitions or comparable entities in the same region.
Tips for Rescue & Restore Coalitions Communities wishing to form Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking Coalitions should consider the following: • Structure Bylaws and governance Leadership Membership Funding or in-kind support Financial management and accountability Geographic boundaries Structure (e.g., meetings, committees) Partnerships Continuity of operations (e.g., coalition point of contact, Web site, social media) • Purpose Knowledge of human trafficking in region Relationship with Federal and local law enforcement and service providers Identification of public awareness, training, and outreach opportunities Engagement of appropriate members and communities Capacity to reach priority communities (e.g., language, cultural understanding) Intention to add to the unity, cohesion, and support of the local anti-trafficking community Coalitions should avoid identification with a particular network, organization, or individual. Coalitions should strive not to duplicate or compete with other coalitions or comparable entities in the same region.
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