WASE Forward

07/17/2023

🗣🗣Calling All Survivor Leaders🗣🗣

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Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) is seeking feedback from survivors and individuals with lived experience of transitioning out of s*x trafficking to inform the application requirements and priorities to fund services for adults. To apply you must identify as:

An individual with lived experience transitioning out of s*x trafficking and the commercial s*x industry
Be 18 years or older
Live in Washington State: Central, Eastern and Western Washington
Willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (participants cannot talk about anything regarding knowledge obtained/process/etc with anyone)

People holding the following identities will be prioritized during the selection process:
People of color
Indigenous and Native people
Le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, two-spirit + people
People with disabilities

About the opportunity:
Hosted over Zoom
Deadline to apply July 19, 2023
Stipends available
Application available in multiple languages
https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/p0m9xvj43t8o8z4x644hq1lmoyfgweg3

Jeri Moomaw Rebekah Fonden Mar Smith Brettmann Innovations HTC Our Sisters' House The Yarrow Project Washington Trafficking Prevention The Organization for Prostitution Survivors (OPS) REST | Real Escape from the S*x Trade Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking Aurora Commons Epik Project Mirror Ministries Rebuilding Hope S*xual Assault Center for Pierce County StolenYouth Tahoma Indian Center

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05/15/2023

“The bill will create many opportunities to create and enhance services for adult survivors of s*x trafficking,” said Jeri Moomaw, executive director of Innovations Trafficking Collaborative, and co-founder of WASE Forward. “This is important because many survivors don’t know that services exist, and there are people available to support them through their healing process.”

Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation into law this week focused on providing funding for more healing and transition services for survivors of s*x traffickicking.

05/11/2023

From Crosscut: "Signed on May 4, Substitute Senate Bill 5114 was written by and for survivors of adult s*x trafficking...The coalition hopes the money will be spent on culturally responsive programs and services tailored toward those disproportionately affected by human trafficking, including communities of color."

https://crosscut.com/briefs/2023/05/gov-inslee-signs-bill-help-survivors-s*x-trafficking-wa

The legislation will fund healing and transition services for people who have experienced s*x trafficking.

05/10/2023

We want to sincerely thank our network of supporters for helping WASE Forward advance Substitute Senate Bill 5114 into law, which was signed by Governor Jay Inslee last week! The bill will provide additional funding for culturally responsive and survivor-centered services that will benefit adults who have experienced s*x trafficking in Washington.

We could not have done this important work without the advocacy of each person who contacted or met with their legislators to support this bill! Thank you for believing in our mission promote policies and practices that enhance support and justice for people with lived experience of s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation.

05/09/2023

WASE Forward wants to sincerely thank Sen. Claire Wilson for her support and guidance on SSB 5114 throughout the legislative session in Washington. Sen. Wilson played a key role as our sponsor of the bill, which has recently been signed by Governor Inslee! Sen. Wilson's belief in the importance of culturally responsive and healing services for adults with lived experience of s*x trafficking has now made a profound impact on our community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her as a champion for this cause. Thank you!

05/09/2023

Thank you Rep. Tina Orwall for your leadership and support on SSB 5114 during this Washington legislative session. Rep. Orwall sponsored HB 1089 — the companion bill to SSB5114 — which has now been signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee! WASE Forward's policy work would have not been possible without Rep. Orwall's advocacy and belief that adult survivors of s*x trafficking in Washington need and deserve expanded care and resources.

05/04/2023

WASE Forward is thrilled to announce that Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute Senate Bill 5114 today, providing an infusion of funding for culturally responsive and survivor-centered programs that will support adults who have experienced s*x trafficking in Washington.

This bill was written specifically by and for survivors of adult s*x trafficking and marks a significant milestone for WASE Forward. We’re honored to have played a role in bringing this legislation to fruition and remain committed to advancing the well-being of survivors in Washington!

04/19/2023

WASE Forward is proud to work to increase funding in Washington state for culturally informed survivor-designed services, including support, advocacy, housing, employment, and legal services. Last week, SB 5114 was passed in the house and is heading to the Governor's desk! If signed, it will provide millions in funding for a network of culturally informed services for adult survivors. Visit BEST's blog to read more:

BEST is a proud co-founder of Washington Against S*xual Exploitation (WASE Forward), a Washington state initiative working to promote policies and practices that enhance support and justice for adult s*x trafficking survivors.

04/12/2023

Through Goodwill's partnership with Lyft, eligible participants can access free rides to and from weeklong job training courses, one-time job interviews, or the first two weeks of a new job. Learn more about how they are helping job seekers take the next step in their careers. Many survivors of human trafficking have transportation difficulties getting to and from jobs and job interviews. Please share this resource to anyone you think may need it!

Thank you for interest in the Lyft Jobs Access program in partnership with your local Goodwill®. The Lyft Jobs Access program aims to close the short-term transportation needs for job seekers. Through our partnership with Lyft, you can now access free transportation if you are: Riding to or from a ...

04/05/2023

Great News! WASE Forward's bill, SSB 5114, has passed unanimously out of the House Appropriations Committee. Our next stop is the House Floor. We need everyone to email their legislators asking them to vote yes on SSB 5114 . Please take 2 minutes to send a message of support to your legislator https://actionnetwork.org/letters/contact-your-representative-5?source=direct_link&

Thank you for all your support this legislative session! We couldn't do it without you!

Contact your representative to ask for their support of two recommendations to support marginalized communities that are disproportionately impacted by the harms of s*x trafficking.

03/31/2023

A big shout out to everyone who has signed in PRO for our hearing and has sent an email to their legislators!

Please take 1 minute to sign in PRO for SSB 5114 before 12:30pm TODAY. https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=House&mId=31138&aId=154639&caId=22483&tId=3

Please send a letter to your legislators, expressing support for SSB 5114. Follow the link here. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/contact-your-representative-5?source=direct_link&

Our legislators are listening! Thank you for your continued support of WASE Forward!

Contact your representative to ask for their support of two recommendations to support marginalized communities that are disproportionately impacted by the harms of s*x trafficking.

03/16/2023

Last night, WASE Forward's Jeri Moomaw and Mar Smith Brettmann were featured on KING 5News sharing about a proposed bill that is making its way through the Washington legislature. This bill aims to break down barriers and create first-of-its-kind services for adult s*x trafficking survivors in Washington, including housing, mental health services, and job training.

Moomaw said, “A lot of times we only have one chance with someone that's been brave enough to come forward and say I need help."

We are thrilled to continue spreading the word in support of this crucial legislation that would greatly benefit s*x trafficking survivors across Washington.

The bill would help address barriers survivors say they have faced attempting to move forward with their lives after escaping trafficking.