Kanesha Lenore Jean-Baptiste and Joy Thompson have a candid conversation about Black Futures Month, why the work centering Black girls is so important, women who have inspired them, and the legacy they would like to leave behind.
Youth Collaboratory and our partners at the Center for Court Innovation are seeking input from individuals working with the anti-trafficking movement and adjacent fields to share how your program recognizes culture to support participants in their healing and growth journeys. We are looking for 100 participants identifying with Black, Afro, and African female identities for this survey.
Youth Collaboratory harnesses the power of the youth services community to innovate, evaluate, and drive effective strategies that assure the safety and well-being of youth and young adults, unlocking their limitless potential.
Learn more about the Take Action Against Trafficking of Black Girls Video Series, the OVC Learning Series, and the "What If ...?" Podcast Season 2.
Exposure to violence, exploitation, and trafficking can have a long-term and debilitating impact on youth and young adults. They can experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental and physical health issues, and difficulty forming trusting relationships. Youth Collaboratory provides resources and tools to community-based providers to combat this trauma.
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