NATIONAL SEX INDUSTRY OUTREACH & AFTERCARE TRAINING: Last week at Barry University, Beauty From Ashes™ launched our updated training curriculum (thanks to the Department of Health & Human Services capacity building grant and in collaboration with Florida Gulf Coast University Institute of Government). Attendees ages ranged from 19 to 62, some had no experience, others were already doing weekly outreaches, and we had undergraduates, graduate students, and licensed professionals present. Here is some of the feedback we received:
"Overall the training was amazing and better than any other I have attended." - Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student from Liberty University
"I really wanted to know what to do about aftercare, and this has been a great help." - Sarasota, FL
"The intimate feeling of the conference gave me freedom to ask questions as well as feel ministered to through Julie and Christa." - Fort Myers, FL
"It made me realize how important training is for those of us doing this. Thank you!" - Sarasota, FL
"I absolutely loved the whole training!" - Sarasota, FL
"Very helpful to understand the girls thought processes and the different "culture" they live/work in. I so appreciated your hearts and honesty and your love for God!" - Anonymous
"Everything was great! Very well organized and a lot of thought went into the presentation." - Bradenton, FL
"Julie and Christa worked really well together and tag teamed really good. There is nothing I would change. I thought it was very professional." - Pastor's Wife, Sarasota, FL
"It made me realize how important training is for those of us doing this. Thank you!" - Sarasota, FL
"I absolutely loved the whole training!" - Sarasota, FL
"Very helpful to understand the girls thought processes and the different "culture" they live/work in. I so appreciated your hearts and honesty and your love for God!" - Anonymous
"Everything was great! Very well organized and a lot of thought went into the presentation." - Bradenton, FL
"Julie and Christa worked really well together and tag teamed really good. There is nothing I would change. I thought it was very professional." - Pastor's Wife, Sarasota, FL
Since 2005, Beauty From Ashes has been providing trainings nationally presenting our unique model of outREACH and afterCARE. Due to the DHS Capacity Building Grant we were able to improve the training significantly. Developed in collaboration with overcomers, our victim/survivor/overcomer centered training modules include:
Beauty From Ashes Structure and Operations Model
Human Trafficking and Sex Trafficking
Who are the Victims?
Bias and Prejudice
Mental Health Challenges
Strip Club/Sex Industry OutREACH
Building Your Team
AfterCARE
Community Engagement
Public Information
Common Issues of Sex Workers and Boundaries
Mentoring
Self-care
Health Care Workers
The Traffickers and Facilitators
Our next training is July 26-28th at Barry University in Fort Myers, FL. Cost is $175. Registration is required. Limited Seating. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE or call (239) 939-9218. Additionally, we will also travel to present it.
STRIP CLUB OUTREACH REPORT: Our training included taking teams on a strip club outREACH on Friday, January 13th where we served a home cooked meal and distributed gift bags that included bibles, makeup, perfumes, jewelry, and human trafficking information. We were in the club for over 6 hours and had numerous opportunities to minister to the employees, who consistently welcome us with open arms. Our next outREACH will in February in celebration of Valentine's Day. To view pics of training and outREACH CLICK HERE.
OUTREACH GIFT & CARE PACKAGE ASSEMBLY 1st & 2nd FRIDAYS: Every month, BFA distributes between 50-100 outREACH gift and care packages to victims and survivors of human trafficking locally and nationally. Our next meeting is February 3 and 10th, 9am-noon at our office located in the North Fort Myers United Way House. Make plans to join us today! Learning and community service hours available.