WASE Forward

From Crosscut: "Signed on May 4, Substitute Senate Bill 5114 was written by and for survivors of adult s*x trafficking...The coalition hopes the money will be spent on culturally responsive programs and services tailored toward those disproportionately affected by human trafficking, including communities of color."

https://crosscut.com/briefs/2023/05/gov-inslee-signs-bill-help-survivors-s*x-trafficking-wa

Gov. Inslee signs bill to help survivors of s*x trafficking in WA The legislation will fund healing and transition services for people who have experienced s*x trafficking.

We want to sincerely thank our network of supporters for helping WASE Forward advance Substitute Senate Bill 5114 into law, which was signed by Governor Jay Inslee last week! The bill will provide additional funding for culturally responsive and survivor-centered services that will benefit adults who have experienced s*x trafficking in Washington.

We could not have done this important work without the advocacy of each person who contacted or met with their legislators to support this bill! Thank you for believing in our mission promote policies and practices that enhance support and justice for people with lived experience of s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation.

WASE Forward is proud to work to increase funding in Washington state for culturally informed survivor-designed services, including support, advocacy, housing, employment, and legal services. Last week, SB 5114 was passed in the house and is heading to the Governor's desk! If signed, it will provide millions in funding for a network of culturally informed services for adult survivors. Visit BEST's blog to read more:

www.bestalliance.org BEST is a proud co-founder of Washington Against S*xual Exploitation (WASE Forward), a Washington state initiative working to promote policies and practices that enhance support and justice for adult s*x trafficking survivors.

Through Goodwill's partnership with Lyft, eligible participants can access free rides to and from weeklong job training courses, one-time job interviews, or the first two weeks of a new job. Learn more about how they are helping job seekers take the next step in their careers. Many survivors of human trafficking have transportation difficulties getting to and from jobs and job interviews. Please share this resource to anyone you think may need it!

Lyft® Jobs Access - Goodwill Industries International Thank you for interest in the Lyft Jobs Access program in partnership with your local Goodwill®. The Lyft Jobs Access program aims to close the short-term transportation needs for job seekers. Through our partnership with Lyft, you can now access free transportation if you are: Riding to or from a ...

Great News! WASE Forward's bill, SSB 5114, has passed unanimously out of the House Appropriations Committee. Our next stop is the House Floor. We need everyone to email their legislators asking them to vote yes on SSB 5114 . Please take 2 minutes to send a message of support to your legislator https://actionnetwork.org/letters/contact-your-representative-5?source=direct_link&

Thank you for all your support this legislative session! We couldn't do it without you!

Contact your representative Contact your representative to ask for their support of two recommendations to support marginalized communities that are disproportionately impacted by the harms of s*x trafficking.