May 1, 2020 The University of Maryland SAFE Center team has produced a COVID-19 resource guide for survivors of human trafficking — offering guidance, services, and relevant resources during the current crisis. Translated in Spanish as well as English, this guide focuses on applicable laws, directives, and resources at the federal, state (Maryland and […]
March 19, 2020 At the University of Maryland SAFE Center, we recognize the trying times we are facing as a community, nation, and world as we collectively take measures to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to keep our clients, staff, and community healthy and safe, the SAFE Center has transitioned to telework. We […]
March 2, 2020 The SAFE Center’s Director of Clinical Services Rosa “Delmy” Alvayero, and Research and Program Coordinator Sophie Aron joined the American Trauma Society in producing and presenting a webinar on “Human Trafficking: the Role of Trauma Centers from Early Identification to Survivor Support.” Joined by over 90 online participants, Delmy and Sophie […]
Source: Maryland Hospital Association | January 24, 2020 A new resource guide aims to equip Maryland health care providers with the tools to better identify, support and care for survivors of human trafficking. Developed by The Maryland Hospital Association, Maryland’s Human Trafficking Task Force, the University of Maryland SAFE Center For Human Trafficking Survivors, […]
January 16, 2020 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum on Integrating Services for Human Trafficking Survivors on January 15, 2020 to highlight the initiatives of businesses in assisting in the fight against human trafficking. SAFE Center Founder and Director Susan Esserman was invited to deliver a keynote address. During her presentation – […]
Source: WAMU 88.5 (Washington’s NPR Station) – The Kojo Nnamdi Show | January 9, 2020 In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the SAFE Center’s Founder and Director Susan Esserman was asked by the Kojo Nnamdi Show to participate an on-air discussion about the presence of sex and labor trafficking in the region. Director […]
Source: University of Maryland School of Public Health | June 20, 2019 The University of Maryland SAFE (Support, Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors has hired Mari L. Snyder, a former executive at Marriott International, Inc., as the Center’s new Director of Economic Empowerment. Ms. Snyder served as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for ten of her […]
Source: The Sentinel | April 10, 2019 “To educate the public and begin the discussion around a problematic topic, the Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force, Department of Family Services and the Prince George’s County Police Department held a human trafficking symposium on April 6… A Clinical Social Worker at the University of […]
Source: The Calvert Recorder | March 20, 2019 “The Calvert County Commission for Women and the League of Women Voters of Calvert County celebrated Women’s History Month together with its 17th annual Women of the World Awards Celebration and Luncheon at the Rod ‘N Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. The luncheon was especially meaningful this […]
Source: The Washington Post | March 6, 2019 “At the University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors — a comprehensive direct services, research, and advocacy center on human trafficking — almost half of the people seeking services are victims of labor. The majority are vulnerable women from marginalized […]
