Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking

OUR MISSION

To work toward abolishing all forms of human trafficking through education, advocacy and collaboration.

Our PurPOSE

Prevention is a primary focus for the Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking (SCAHT). We work with young people, parents, teachers, and other interested individuals to raise awareness of the problem. In our role as a resource on human trafficking, we are available to give presentations to any type of group and to provide relevant information and materials. We work with many local agencies and law enforcement to help determine what human trafficking looks like in Siouxland, what services are available, and what is needed. SCAHT is a member of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking.

Currently, SCAHT is an all-volunteer organization. In 2019, SCAHT members gave over 40 presentations, reaching almost 2000 people in the Siouxland region. Our large multi-dimensional human trafficking exhibit appeared in 9 locations throughout Siouxland, including colleges, churches, and schools. SCAHT also worked in conjunction with The Set Me Free Project to make presentations to Siouxland area schools. We sponsored tables and displays at nine different events, such as the Woodbury County Fair in Moville and the Multi-Cultural Fair in Sioux City. In addition to this, we co-sponsored social media awareness sessions for parents and other interested parties. In 2020, we hosted an internationally-attended conference on pornography.