DELAWARE COALITION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS
Our Mission: Education, Advocacy, and Support
The Delaware Coalition for Human Trafficking Survivors envisions a future where sexual exploitation and trafficking are no longer tolerated by society. Until then we advocate and work to develop opportunities and partnerships to cultivate growth opportunities with and for survivors of human trafficking in Delaware, and beyond.
Our Leadership
Executive Director:
Sandra C. Brisiel MA
Board of Directors
Board President:
Marcia Ferranto
Vice President: Suzy Rouleau, LCSW
LGBTQIA2s+ Committee Chair: Leslie Schneider
Community (& Continuing) Education Committee Chair: Jennifer Cooper, BSN, RN, SANE-P, Forensic Coordinator, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley
Interfaith Outreach Committee Chair: Rev. Dr. Quinton Massey
Survivor Services Committee Chair: Dr. Gina L. Marchando DMFT, LMFT, CHt, Clt, NPT-C
We are a team of survivors and allies providing highly individualized support for victims of trafficking.
Community Education
We provide evidence-based education on defining human trafficking, commercial exploitation, online exploitation, and commercial sexual exploitation.
Advocacy:
We provide transportation and advocacy in health and wellness to improve access to quality treatment providers.
Outreach:
We provide street level outreach to vulnerable people.
We also work to provide critical awareness information to help prevent human trafficking and exploitation.
H.E.A.L.
H.E.A.L helps survivors pursure their dreams through one-on-one and group mentorship in Health, Empowerment, Awareness, and Leadership for professional and personal goal setting and achievement.
Safe Haven:
This program includes four one-hour training sessions customized for those working with clients experiencing homelessness or drug addiction, helping you to recognize and respond in a trauma informed manner.
Amy Day Scholarship
This scholarship offers assistance to survivors of exploitation in obtaining a GED, certificate or vocational training, college credits or other education related expenses.
Exit Opportunities and Rebuilding for Survivors
The Delaware Coalition for Human Trafficking Survivors provides connections with survivors where they are. When a survivor is ready to leave, we provide support from the most basic life necessities and help with referrals for permanent housing and employment.
The greatest barrier to rebuilding independence is finding stable employment that supports a survivor in their journey of recovery. Because of these fears and barriers, we work on aspects of recovery that can include but are not limited to:
Self-Care: Self-advocacy, emotional and mental health care, physical health, and nutrition
Life Skills: Money management, home care, and maintenance
Education: GED, college application assistance, and financial aid assistance
Job Skills: Resume writing, interviewing skills, and professional wardrobe building