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Steering Committee Brief

Summarizes and documents the development of the steering committee, which is a multidisciplinary oversight body comprising service provider partners who serve non-systems-involved, transition-age youth. Includes descriptions of the role of the steering committee, recruitment of steering committee members,

HT and Exploitation Informational Guides

These guides were created for four different audiences: the general public, caregivers, law enforcement, and the media. The general guide includes information on the definition of human trafficking, traffickers and buyers, victims, how one should talk about human

Facilitation and Adult Learning Techniques

Created to support human trafficking coordinators in their efforts to host MDT meetings and train professionals. Includes a list of tips on “facilitation 101,” hosting effective discussions, adult learning techniques, and virtual meetings, as well as related weblinks.

Essential Elements of MDT Development

Lists core elements that should be incorporated into the structure of an MDT for child and youth trafficking victims, as well as the steps to develop an MDT. Provides guidance on establishing mission, vision, and values statements; defining

Task Force Resource

Includes weblinks to different resources that may be useful to a human trafficking task force. The resources are organized into the following categories: trafficking task force development and maintenance; victims assistance training and resources; anti-human trafficking training; trauma-informed

Stages of a Task Force

Guides human trafficking task forces to prioritize efforts. Describes three task force stages: foundation, stabilization, and sustainability. Each stage includes key activities and critical topics to address. The document is designed to address task forces at different stages

Process for Safe Harbor Engagement with Subject Matter Experts

Includes a step-by-step process of engaging any kind of subject matter expert (including survivor experts). Intended to be a checklist and a reference for ensuring that all critical expert engagement steps—such as budgeting compensation, discussing scope of the

Safe Harbor Values for Engaging Subject Matter Experts

Discusses 12 values related to working with survivor experts. These values, which were created to help guide Minnesota’s Improving Outcomes staff and partners in their engagement with survivor experts, underscore survivor empowerment and equity, transparency with the work,