Podcasts about trafficking survivors

Seth and JJ explain what a T Visa and U Visa are, and how they can help victims of human trafficking get temporary nonimmigrant status. They also explain how Trump administration policies have affected these visa, including how they are slowing down processing times. Nevertheless, applications numbers have risen, but so have denials since 2016 along with a growing backlog of pending applications. Sources: Information for Law Enforcement Agencies and Judges, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes T Visa Applicants Must Have Been “Trafficked” Into the U.S., NOLO https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/differences-between-t-u-visas.html Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes/victims-human-trafficking-t-nonimmigrant-status Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status/victims-criminal-activity-u-nonimmigrant-status Human Trafficking Victims Blocked from Visas by Trump Wage Boss, Bloomberg https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/human-trafficking-victims-blocked-from-visas-by-trump-wage-boss Trump Wage Chief Adds Visa Hurdles for Trafficking Victims (2), Bloomberg Law How Trump Is ‘Destroying Protections’ for Victims of Human Trafficking, World Politics Review It Is Now Even Harder for Trafficking Survivors to Get Visas, The Appeal Trump immigration policies may interfere with human trafficking prosecution, The Colleges of Law Blog Fewer Undocumented Immigrant Crime Victims Are Stepping Forward, WNYC Number of Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant StatusBy Fiscal Year, Quarter, and Case StatusFiscal Years 2008-2019 (Fiscal Year 2019, Quarter 2), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Number of Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status By Fiscal Year, Quarter, and Case Status Fiscal Years 2009-2019 (Fiscal Year 2019, Quarter 2), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

During this episode, Sharon Gentry, owner of Curves Federal Way talks about the mission and philosophy of the company and how Curves is different from traditional gyms, with a focus on community and empowerment for women in our community. Curves will be exhibiting in the vendor area during the annual Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k awareness walk, happening Saturday, May 18th at the Commons Mall in Federal Way, WA For more information, follow Curves Federal Way on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurvesFederalWayTwinLakesShoppingCenter/ Location information on the Curves website: https://www.curves.com/locations/federal-way-wa-south Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) is a group of committed individuals that educates and engages our community so that each person can play a role in ending human trafficking. Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) mobilizes our community in the fight against labor and sex trafficking through education, advocacy, and collaboration with local and national partners. We envision a community where no one is exploited for labor or sex. Get involved, including attending community meetings and events, and registering for Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k on May 18th: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/FederalWay/FWCATBreaktheChainsofHumanTrafficking5K FWCAT/SAS Community Events in April: Tuesday, April 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Judy Johnston: On Self-Identification for Trafficking Survivors & Victims https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/judy-johnston-on-self-identification-for-trafficking-survivors-victims/ Tuesday, April 23 all day - Black Bear Diner Benefit Event! https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/black-bear-diner-benefit-event/ Tuesday, April 30 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Seminar on Sex Trafficking and Indigenous Communities https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/seminar-on-sex-trafficking-and-indigenous-communities/ Like the FWCAT page on Facebook for updates and upcoming community meetings: https://www.facebook.com/events/1985935928150022/ All money received helps bring education into Federal Way schools, youth groups and churches, teaching our community about sex/human trafficking. For more information, or to see how you can become involved, please visit our website www.fwcat.org Also visit and share the Seattle Against Slavery website for even more information about their mission, programs, volunteering, and more resources about preventing human trafficking in our community: https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/ Visit the podcast website for previous BTC episodes: https://anchor.fm/BreakTheChainsFWCAT

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) is a group of committed individuals that educates and engages our community so that each person can play a role in ending human trafficking. Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) mobilizes our community in the fight against labor and sex trafficking through education, advocacy, and collaboration with local and national partners. We envision a community where no one is exploited for labor or sex. During this podcast, Executive Director, Robert Beiser discusses the mission of the combines SAS/FWCAT group, and how you can get involved, including attending community meetings and events, and registering for the annual Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k awareness walk, happening Saturday, May 18th at the Commons Mall in Federal Way, WA Community Events in April: Sunday, April 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - The Price of Sex: Human Trafficking in Eastern Europe Federal Way King County Library 34200 1st Way S Federal Way, WA 98003 https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/the-price-of-sex-human-trafficking-in-eastern-europe/ Tuesday, April 23 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Judy Johnston: On Self-Identification for Trafficking Survivors & Victims Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Salons A & B 31910 Gateway Center Blvd. Federal Way, WA 98003 https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/judy-johnston-on-self-identification-for-trafficking-survivors-victims/ Tuesday, April 23 all day - Black Bear Diner Benefit Event! Black Bear Diner 32065 Pacific Highway South Federal Way, WA 98003 https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/black-bear-diner-benefit-event/ Tuesday, April 30 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Seminar on Sex Trafficking and Indigenous Communities Scandinavian Cultural Center 122nd St S & Park Ave Tacoma, WA 98447 https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/event/seminar-on-sex-trafficking-and-indigenous-communities/ Comprehensive information about the 2019 Break the Chains 5k, including registration, event info, and general information about the walk/run can be found through this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/FederalWay/FWCATBreaktheChainsofHumanTrafficking5K Like the FWCAT page on Facebook for updates and upcoming community meetings: https://www.facebook.com/events/1985935928150022/ All money received helps bring education into Federal Way schools, youth groups and churches, teaching our community about sex/human trafficking. For more information, or to see how you can become involved, please visit our website www.fwcat.org Also visit and share the Seattle Against Slavery website for even more information about their mission, programs, volunteering, and more resources about preventing human trafficking in our community: https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/ Visit the podcast website for previous BTC episodes: https://anchor.fm/BreakTheChainsFWCAT