Outreach FAQ's

This is what we reviewed at last meetup.
SAN FRANCISCO FIGHTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING MEETUP

OUTREACH PROJECT WITH THE SAGE PROJECT, INC.


What is the context of this Outreach Project?
SFFHT members will go to certain neighborhoods where trafficking has been found in the past. Our first Outreach Project will focus on the Tenderloin Area and target victims of sex trafficking. We will target locations that SAGE has already researched and has found to be a ?potential intervention spot?. A potential spot for intervention means that the identified location could be a place where a victim of human trafficking may be able to visit and/or may be able to interact with someone aware of trafficking. It is these ?moments? that are full of opportunity for them to see a resource, be given a resource or have someone reach out to them and offer help. These locations include restaurants, money transfer businesses, nail salons, other non-profits.

What will we give them?
We will provide them with brochures from HHS, Mirrors, Chapsticks, Palm Cards.

Why are we advertising 211?
The SAGE Project, Inc. has partnered with 211, run buy United Way, because they have a free -24 hour- multilingual ?easy to remember- hotline that provides social services referrals to anyone, regardless of status. SAGE has trained them to look out for calls from potential trafficking victims and how to respond to them. If someone calls 211 and is thought to be a victim, they will be passed onto SAGE.

What are the goals?
1. Distribute outreach materials that advertise 211 as a resource
2. Distribute materials in locations where victims of trafficking may be reached
3. Create awareness of human trafficking in the Tenderloin Neighborhood
4. Bring awareness to SFFHT members about the physical location and related complexities that exist in areas where trafficking exists

How will we go there?
We will meet at a pre-identified area at 3pm.We will split up and approach businesses in groups of 3. We will meet to debrief at 5:30pm.

Is there any danger?
We will not be entering any establishments where we believe sex trafficking may exist. This is a public awareness and educational outreach activity and no known risks are apparent. However, all activities during this outreach activity are volunteer and there is no liability to anyone but yourself.

Outreach Date: ________________________


Tips/Challenges
In order to do successful outreach, you must feel comfortable and confident with the issue you are presenting and with your surroundings.
Tips
-Present yourself as relaxed
-Know your GOAL before entering
ex. Leave five brochures in store bathroom. Tape one brochure to public phone.
-Have three-five main points about Human Trafficking ready
-Read up on 211-check their website
-Be sure to have the SFFHT business cards on you
-Engage person as much as possible, take a human route before business
-Know that you can leave establishment at any time.
-Know your personal boundaries with outreach and with team
-Dress casual

Challenges to Expect
-Language Barriers
-Cultural Differences
-People Busy Working
-Encounter someone having a BAD day ☹
-People who don?t want anything to do with us
-Seeing drug and alcohol use on the street