Survivor Created Resources

By: Eva Eakins Sriracha Chili Sauce – My Favorite All American Condiment My favorite all-American condiment is Sriracha. I put it on everything including pizza, sandwiches, noodles, and ice cream (Yes, you heard that correctly).  But wait, didn’t you say, “All American”? Sriracha has become one of the quintessential condiments in American gastronomy, not only […]

Survivor leader, Eva Eakins (they/them) and trauma expert, Charlee Borg (she/hers) provide an overview of the abuse experienced by labor trafficking survivors and the trauma symptoms they cause. Topics include research on the trauma, survivor stories on the importance of naming trafficking experiences, and practical recommendations to develop client policies and procedures. 0:04 – Introduction […]

Hear James Dold, Founder and CEO of Human Rights for Kids, discuss trauma bonding in child labor trafficking. Share this video with your community and remind everyone that labor trafficking matters.   This video is free for use for training. To view a shorter version visit: https://youtu.be/Tue8B1sn_ds   Visit “Human Rights for Kids” https://humanrightsforkids.org/people/ 

By: Anonymous Thirty years of captivity will not define me or diminish my light. It was my faith that gave me strength. Thinking, “God has a purpose for me.” I didn’t know what it was, but I knew my life wouldn’t end that way. People ask me why I waited that long but when you […]

Watch this video to see what survivors are saying about participating in Framework’s Healing From Trauma Online Gallery. Labor trafficking survivors are often overlooked. In an attempt to spotlight the trauma and healing of labor trafficking survivors and increase provider confidence in service delivery, Framework launched the Healing from Trauma Online Gallery on January 31. This […]

Survivors of labor trafficking discuss why the voices of Black survivors of trafficking are needed, the barriers they continue to face as they engage in advocacy, and provide recommendations on ways that the anti-trafficking movement can engage them in a dignifying way. Panel moderator Bella Hounakey guides panelists Evelyn Chumbow, James Dold, Kwami Adoboe-Herrera, and […]

By Max M. They knew too well that they faced segregation at home, yet they fought tooth and nail to bring revolution for everyone. They were celebrated for a moment, and despised for moments. Show me the color of bravery, and I am certain it is black. They walked, ran and slept in the streets […]

This resource shares “Tips for Trauma-Informed Employee Support.” It was created by a survivor of labor trafficking and provides management-level staff with an overview of supporting clients in the workplace. By increasing ADA considerations, prioritizing privacy, offering mentorship opportunities, and promoting a healthy work environment, agency leaders will create sustainable office environments. Through trauma-informed processes […]

This resource shares “Tips for Hiring and Interviewing at Your Anti-Trafficking Agency.” It was created by a survivor of labor trafficking and provides management-level staff with an overview of how to best target applicants and facilitate trauma-informed interviewing procedures. By pursuing appropriate candidates, removing barriers for diverse applicants with lived experience, properly screening candidates, and being […]
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This resource shares “Tips for Survivor-Informed Supervision.“ It was created by a survivor of labor trafficking and provides management-level staff with an overview of supporting survivors through supervision. By dedicating to trauma-informed supervision practices, prioritizing physical and emotional safety, checking biases, and dismantling internal power structures, agency leaders will promote sustainable office environments. If more […]
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