Often, as we embark on the journey of supporting survivors, we want to find ways to help other survivors on a larger scale. Below are some actions that Networks of Care can take as accomplices to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to better support survivors.

• Host or participate in community events: Organize or attend workshops, talks, or informational sessions to educate others about human trafficking and ways to support survivors.
• Use social media: Use social media as a tool to raise awareness about human trafficking and share resources.
• Collaborate with the local community: Partner with organizations and local businesses to help recognize trafficking signs and provide support. Engage in town halls, distribute flyers, or have conversations with community members (Survivor Alliance, n.d.).
• Collaborate with community organizations: Build partnerships between organizations, legal systems, healthcare providers, other Networks of Care, and survivors to co-create holistic support strategies. Identify service gaps and develop new programming to ease the burden on Networks of Care.
• Advocate for better laws: Push for laws that protect survivors without criminalizing them or penalizing sex workers. Visit the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking for more information.
• Advocate for government funding: Call for funding for community-led programs, survivor support services, Networks of Care, and public awareness campaigns.
• Engage the media: Use media platforms to raise awareness, highlight service gaps, and advocate for better policies and prevention initiatives addressing systemic inequities.
• Share knowledge and resources: Mobilize resources like this toolkit, Safer Planning for Networks of Care, and the Service Map for Networks of Care to create safer communities equipped to support survivors and address trafficking effectively.