Survivor Equity and Inclusion Framework: Preventing Re-Exploitation of Lived Experience Experts
Shobana Powell, DSW, LCSW & Cristian Eduardo | September 22 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Topic: Programming, Experience | Knowledge Level: Advanced
Cristian Eduardo, Lead Human Trafficking Consultant and Survivor Leader, and Dr. Shobana Powell, CEO, Founder, and Human Trafficking Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting (SPC), will discuss the research on the Survivor Equity and Inclusion Framework, an organizational change model for preventing the re-exploitation of survivors and lived experience experts in the movement to end trafficking. They will present on the research questions of what is survivor re-exploitation, why is it happening, and how it can be prevented. They will provide a brief summary of the research they conducted and will be presenting on and the methodology, including the literature review, interviews with experts around the country, and a pilot study. Presenters will share the results and implications from the pilot program as well as additional examples of implementation across multiple organizations. They will also share recommendations for applying the Survivor Equity and Inclusion Framework to the anti-trafficking field and scaling it to other social justice movements.
Presentation Objectives:
· Provide an overview of the research supporting the Survivor Equity and Inclusion Framework, including questions, methodology, findings, and outcomes from implementation
· Describe the outcomes and recommendations for utilizing the Survivor Equity and Inclusion Framework based on the research