Housing for Labor Trafficking Survivors | Access Code: August

ACCESS CODE: August

Secure, stable housing is one of the most urgent—and often overlooked—needs for survivors of labor trafficking. Without it, long-term recovery remains out of reach.

Join us for a powerful and informative session led by:

• Anthony Paco: a survivor of labor trafficking turned Program Coordinator for AAU’s Human Trafficking Support Program and 2024 Harriet Tubman Fellow.
  
• Denisse Amézquita: a survivor of labor trafficking turned advocate for victims, 2024 Harriet Tubman Fellow Graduate, and survivor consultant with DHS Blue Campaign.

Anthony and Denisse bring both lived experience and professional expertise to the forefront, offering deep insight into the real-world challenges survivors face—and the innovative housing models that can make a lasting difference.

This session is ideal for service providers, housing organizations, anti-trafficking professionals, social workers, and advocates committed to supporting labor trafficking survivors with trauma-informed, sustainable housing solutions.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The critical role short-term housing plays in long-term recovery
✔️ Common barriers labor trafficking survivors face when securing stable housing
✔️ Creative, trauma-informed emergency shelter models
✔️ Best practices for developing survivor-centered housing programs beyond crisis care

Why Attend?
You'll walk away with actionable strategies, program ideas, and survivor-informed insights to help improve housing support for labor trafficking survivors in your community or organization.

The National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) has approved this session for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward NACP’s CE renewal requirement; valid through 8/13/2027!
To receive CE credit, you must attend the live presentation. Viewing the recording alone will not qualify for CE hours.

🎓 Advance your advocacy skills and earn CE credit while doing it!

About the Presenters

Anthony Paco Bernaola is a survivor of labor trafficking and a dedicated advocate for victims. After immigrating to the U.S. from Peru, his pursuit of education and work experience led to a harrowing experience of forced labor. Currently, as the Program Coordinator for Human Trafficking Support Services at the Asian Association of Utah, Anthony oversees case managers, contributes to grant writing, and provides trauma-informed support to survivors. Additionally, Anthony consults with other agencies, offering his insights as a survivor to enhance their services.

In 2024, Anthony was selected for the inaugural Harriet Tubman Fellowship, where he engaged with federal agencies on labor trafficking issues. Currently pursuing an MBA at Southern New Hampshire University, Anthony’s ultimate goal is to create a dedicated program providing housing and comprehensive services for male trafficking survivors.

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Denisse Amézquita is a survivor of labor trafficking, a former DACA recipient, public speaker, consultant and dedicated advocate for victims. She refers to her experience as familial labor trafficking. After being exposed to modern-day slavery, these life-challenging events were not only heavy burdens, but they were also part of her character development and outlook on life. In 2024, she was selected as one of the inaugural Harriet Tubman Fellowship class. Denisse participated in meetings with Ambassador Dyer and her team at the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking In Persons, and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss the issues surrounding labor trafficking survivors.

Now, as a college graduate, survivor consultant with the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign and the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking In Persons and a member of a Community Advisory Board to a research project exploring the prevalence of trafficking across the southern border from Mexico and into Texas or Arizona. She continues to advocate and help her survivor and immigrant community as she prepares for law school to become an immigration attorney.