Deadline: 16 August 2019
The National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) has opened a call for interest in Human Trafficking Leadership Academy (HTLA) which is committed to developing and expanding survivor-informed services while also providing leadership development opportunities to survivor leaders and ally professionals.
HTLA is an opportunity to collaborate with up to 11 other fellows who come from diverse backgrounds, traditions, cultures, and experiences. HTLA Class 5 fellows will use trauma-informed principles, survivor-informed practices, knowledge and understanding of culture/tradition in Native communities, and knowledge of health and wellness in Native communities.
Fellows work collaboratively to provide substantive recommendations that will inform research, policies, and programs that improve awareness, understanding, and assistance to survivors of human trafficking or those at risk of human trafficking.
The leadership training provided at monthly seminars over the course of 4–6 months is applicable to the fellows’ current work and helps them grow in their chosen career. As they collaborate through a combination of in-person and virtual work, they also establish a trusted network among all the fellows that could last a lifetime. The final seminar includes a graduation ceremony and a presentation to federal stakeholders on findings and recommendations related to the project question.
Fellows will be asked to:
- Participate in 2 full-day seminars once per month for 6 months;
- Collaborate virtually between each seminar (approximately 2–4 hours per week) to develop and take ownership of recommendations to federal stakeholders in Washington, DC;
- Think deeply about their leadership journey, challenges, and successes;
- Learn from other fellows, additional subject matter experts, and community leaders;
- Apply new tools and resources to build their leadership skills;
- Expand their professional network to include Native and non-Native individuals supporting survivors of human trafficking in indigenous communities;
- Present the team’s recommendations to federal stakeholders in Washington, DC.
Benefits
All fellows will receive necessary travel expenses, including airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and meals. These individuals are eligible for a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Eligibility to work in the United States;
- A minimum of 3–4 years of professional and/or lived experience in a career that enables them to contribute to the project question;
- A span of 3–5 years since trafficking victimization, if the individual identifies as a survivor or identifies as having lived experience with human trafficking;
- The ability to self-identify any potential challenges and triggers that may occur when working as a fellow and the ability to develop and maintain effective self-care strategies;
- The ability to contribute and collaborate within a group setting, both in person and virtually.
Applicants cannot:
- Currently be involved in any active criminal or civil cases;
- Be an alumnus of the HTLA.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/training/nhttac/human-trafficking-leadership-academy