LCHT is an exceptional organization because of their commitment to individual, community, and systemic wellbeing from human trafficking, forced labor, and labor exploitation. Their work is rooted in evidence-based programming and person-centered framework so they hold the balance of addressing root causes and providing support for individuals with lived experiences. Thank you for all the work you do!
I continue to support LCHT with my time and money because they focus on the systemic issues that cause human trafficking in our state and globally. Together, I believe we can end human trafficking!
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LCHT is committed to understanding the complex causes of human trafficking in our state and addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms, in partnership with other organizations.
LCHT is an organization of incredible people with an inspiring commitment to their mission. Their compassion and humanity shine through in all of the events I have attended over the years. Anyone considering a donation to LCHT should know that their resources will be put to extremely good use by the mindful stewards of this organization. They are focused on maximizing their work by always putting victims first and applying donations to areas where they can have the most impact. I cannot recommend the dedicated professional of LCHT enough, this is a truly outstanding group of people.
My wife and I always try to find smaller (and usually underfunded) nonprofits to donate directly. A few years ago, I was fortunate to find LCHT and we immediately became financial supporters. I can't think of a worse crime out there than taking advantage of the vulnerable and LCHT is 100% committed to ending all trafficking worldwide. A lofty goal and one that requires both time and resources. I feel honored to have joined the Board of Directors last year and we will continue to support LCHT with our time and resources for as long as there is a need. Please consider a small (or large) donation to help the cause...! Thanks.
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I cannot think of a more pressing and dire need than to help those in modern-day slavery who are being trafficked to get out of their current situation. That requires research to understand the problem and a targeted effort to reach those people where they are through training and a hotline available 24/7. LCHT does an amazing job fighting the evil of trafficking with limited resources and I'm honored to serve on the board and help out in a small way.
LCHT's staff are a tight knit group who seemingly have an endless amount of energy. The dedication to learning about and partnering with other organizations is top notch. If you or your organization wants to make a difference and help curb human exploitation, this is the group you want to connect with first. If you are reading this then you clearly want to get involved to some degree. Give LCHT a call.
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I joined the LCHT Board because the organization makes a real difference in our community. LCHT's staff positively impacts the lives of our community members daily. LCHT's many lines of effort include connecting survivors to Resources, Research, Training, and a Leadership Development Program. Volunteering with LCHT is a great way to dive into the issue of Human Trafficking. Supporting LCHT with a donation directly impacts survivors and supports LCHT's mission to inform social change that will ultimately lead to end of human exploitation.
As a board member, I work to provide governance for the organization. Before this, I joined as a volunteer hotline advocate. Year after year, I'm reminded that the work this organization performs is crucial because the need to combat human trafficking is ever-present. By providing counsel on the state level, providing training opportunities to organization and community members alike, and providing a statewide hotline/textline, LCHT's tireless efforts are humbling, inspiring, and seeks a future where Human Trafficking is a thing of the past.
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I have been a volunteer with the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking since Spring of 2020, and became a board member last year. This organization is works diligently to provide a multifaceted approach to combating human trafficking; by conducting research, providing education to providers alongside the public, resources to the public in tandem with survivors of human trafficking, or counsel to the Governor, LCHT remains well-informed in both Labor and Sexual Human Trafficking, and seeks to share this knowledge to end human trafficking in our lifetimes.
I serve on the board for LCHT. We help communities throughout Colorado with knowledge and understanding of what Human Trafficking is and how to prevent Human Trafficking in their community and how we can intervene so we can end human trafficking.
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LCHT truly lives its mission of ending human trafficking. Through education, research and the hotline, LCHT continues to do outstanding work.
LCHT does incredible work that is desperately needed across Colorado and the US including conducting research, educating professionals in the community, and advocating for policy change to one day end human trafficking and exploitation.
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LCHT is one of the first nonprofits that i was involved in where race, class or ethnicity do not matter to who we choose to help. Anyone could be impacted by human exploitation and the dignity and respect LCHT and their hotline provide is invaluable. I chose to serve on the LCHT board because I wanted to join the group that is supporting the staff and the organization so LCHT can be a stronger organization for a long time.
I am on the board for LCHT, we provide resources to survivors of trafficking and also educate communities on sex and labor trafficking with the ultimate goal of ending trafficking in Colorado and the US. This organization is essential to supporting our most vulnerable communities.
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I serve on the board of LCHT. I am so proud of the research and services that LCHT conducts. As a researcher and professor, I highly value community-based and action-oriented research into how to address human trafficking in our communities.
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I have been so proud to be a board member for LCHT because the organization is incedibly intentonal in all aspects- staffing, budgeting, strategic planning, advocacy. I was drawn to LCHT because of the importance placed on research and reviewing the evidence of what works and doesn't work in human trafficking prevention and support for survivors. The LCHT staff are amazing- competent, mission driven, motivated.
I am honored to be involved with this great organization and join their fight against human trafficking. This is one of the most well-organized and transparent non-profits I have known.
LCHT is a credible, data-driven organization staffed by top-notch dedicated professionals truly committed to eradicating trafficking in CO and empowering others to fight the cause of anti-trafficking with practical tools and information. This non-profit empowers and leverages its work to the benefit of all who care about this issue. I am proud to be affiliated with LCHT in a Board member capacity. Seek us out, contribute, and you will not be disappointed in your non-profit endeavors or if searching for a worthwhile (and necessary) cause!
LCHT has inspired me to become more aware of real trafficking-related issues within Colorado and have invited action and allowed me to easily become a regular contributor through their fundraising and awareness programs.
LCHT has not only taught me about the impact human trafficking has on individuals and our communities, but it has also helped me realize how critical the training and education LCHT does to put an end to this horrific crime.
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LCHT’s work to end human trafficking is critical. I serve on the board of LCHT because I know their work is effective to meet that mission. One area where I think LCHT is making a big impact is training, LCHT has trained and educated more than 35,000 first responders, professionals, and community members.
LCHT is an incredible organization to volunteer for. I’ve been involved with them for 3 years so far, and it’s been amazing to see how dedicated the staff and volunteer advocates are to making a dent in the anti-trafficking space. LCHT goes out of their way to ensure new partners are constantly being sought out so that we can refer to those partners when callers call the hotline and need assistance. I’m grateful for the knowledge I have gained relating to the awareness of the presence of trafficking and for the tools I have access to in order to help others.
LCHT is an excellent organization doing important work! I have especially appreciated the work they do to bring awareness and resources to professionals through their trainings. This has elevated public awareness and given much needed tools and resources to those are able to spot and support those who are being trafficked. Their work is making a difference in Colorado communities! LCHT is a dedicated and thoughtful organization and is a critical leader in the anti-human trafficking movement.
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I've directly supported LCHT for several years because I believe they are doing important work on human trafficking. There are very few organizations that understand this issue in Colorado like LCHT, and they are helping organizations and people around our state understand trafficking and take action to help end it.
As an advocate to combat human trafficking, LCHT is a vital part of the Colorado network to assist and aid in the elimination of human trafficking in Colorado. The hotline is available 24/7 and is a primary source of help in Colorado for survivors of human trafficking. The resources available in Colorado are extensive and LCHT brings them all together to give survivors the best information available on where they can go for help. I can't imagine Colorado not having a hotline as it is crucial in solving the trafficking problem. LCHT has trained thousands of people in Colorado and their organizations on what human trafficking really looks like. Without this training we might not get tips called in my community members that are aware of trafficking. My hat is off to LCHT for their persistence in fighting human trafficking.
LCHT is exceptional. Not only is this an organization of the highest integrity in all of its actions, it is at the forefront in understanding the current issues regarding human trafficking - locally, nationally, and globally. LCHT leads in all aspects of anti-human trafficking activities. I am so very proud to be associated with LCHT.
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I am a Board Member for LCHT because the topic of human trafficking is important to me. I see how LCHT continues to make unique and valuable contributions to the eradication of this heinous crime. Specifically, they continue to do data-informed work through their comprehensive state research; and they spread that data to related organizations throughout the state for their work. They use up to date research in their broad educational outreach. And they continue to field increased numbers of calls on their hotline - helping larger and larger numbers of people. This is a top flight organization that does all of their work at the highest levels of integrity.
LCHT strives to be an inclusive community leader in the fight against human trafficking. Their focus on survivorship and their openness to diverse collaborators helps them sustain momentum in an important area of social justice. They have been an asset to our community and are an excellent organization for our funds.
LCHT does amazing work. By putting attention on human trafficking and how we as a community can help prevent it, they make an effective and powerful impact on many lives. Watching LCHT fill supporters with hope and inspiring fundraising efforts is why I believe they are and always will be a impactful nonprofit in Colorado and nationwide.
Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking continues to grow its impact in Colorado. Thousands of health care and system involved youth professionals have been educated on how to spot potential trafficking, hundreds of human rights leaders have been trained, thousands of hotline calls have been referred to over 300 vetted resources and the third Colorado Project research report will be published this year. Impressive. I'm proud to be a part of this Board working to end human trafficking.
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As a Board Member, I see first-hand the impact Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking is making to fight this horrible human rights crime. This year we will gather data for the third Colorado Project, evaluating how Colorado is working against human trafficking. I look forward to the new findings and action plan that will be published in 2023 as it will focus our policy, training, research, Hotline and leadership development work to be even more effective in combating human trafficking.
LCHT is staffed by some of the most compassionate, intelligent, and thoughtful people in CO’s anti-trafficking field. Together, the staff’s efforts provide meaningful services to the community and survivors of trafficking. Their approach is smart, deliberate, and data-informed, hitting multiple key angles from training and education, research, leadership development, and the 24/7 hotline. LCHT is definitely a nonprofit worthy of supporting!
I’m so proud to be part of the LCHT board and work alongside such an amazing group of individuals! Those involved with LCHT are passionate, dedicated, driven, and committed to ending human trafficking.
As a board member, I love how LCHT takes the time to really partner with communities to reduce vulnerabilities to trafficking. Excellent research program and phenomenal staff.
The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking is a fantastic organization. They provide resources to community members, victims, and survivors, and I feel that their support significantly impacts the larger community. Their mission and values are great, and I love how they strive to eradicate human trafficking. They have brought awareness to a situation that is often overlooked. Their advocates, managers, and entire staff are compassionate, caring, and genuinely focused on serving marginalized and underserved individuals.
We recently worked with Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking as a part of our companies Charity of Choice campaign where we select a theme for a charitable giving campaign so we can educate our employees more on a specific topic and this year's theme was combatting human trafficking. We invited LCHT to come present and we were blown away with how awesome this organization is. They are fighting this at multiple levels and were able to answer any questions we had. They also followed up afterwards and worked with us in putting together a tailored list of things we can be aware of in the construction industry specifically. I cannot say enough good things about LCHT and the work they do. I hope to be able to partner with them more in the future.
I recently completed an internship at The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHT) and I am beyond grateful to have learned so much with an experienced and caring staff! They use evidence-based and trauma-informed practices to drive their work. They are dedicated to making a difference in anti-trafficking and help break down the stigmas associated with human trafficking. You'll learn so much by attending just one of their trainings on human trafficking. I am very appreciative of the work that they do and their approach to a difficult issue. They also have a 24/7 hotline to report any human trafficking concerns and to assist survivors.
I am proud to have joined the Board of Directors of this important organization. Fiscally strong, LCHT is committed to supporting and raising the voices of survivors of human trafficking. The data from our community-based research is invaluable in understanding the impacts of trafficking and the scope of the problem here in Colorado - invaluable for service delivery, policy change and decision-making.
I serve on the board of directors for LCHT. Because LCHT is a research driven organization there is true value in the work that LCHT does. Its the go to place to get the facts around Human trafficing and folks that are most vulnerable that goes beyond anicdotle or sensationalized views. Im honored to be able to serve LCHT's mission and hope that those reading this review will be inspired to contribute to this great work.
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LCHT takes its mission of combating human trafficking through research and community engagement seriously and does so intentionally and collaboratively. I’m proud to be involved with this organization!
I serve on the Board of LCHT because the work they are doing to end human trafficking is crucial. From the multiple state-wide research projects to determine Colorado's strengths and gaps in this work, to the thousands of first responders, medical professionals, and community members trained, to the 24/7 hotline, LCHT is a leader in informing social change to end this form of human exploitation.
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I'm so proud to work with LCHT in their data-driven quest to eliminate human trafficking in Colorado and beyond. Their survivor-informed, partnership-focused model is unique and an essential tool in their mission to inform social change that ends human exploitation. LCHT's trainings bring awareness and guidance to medical professionals, first responders, child welfare workers, and citizens. LCHT also manages the 24/7 Colorado Human Trafficking Hotline to connect individuals experiencing exploitation with resources, take potential human trafficking tips from the public, and provide service providers with referral resources.
As the co-founder of the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, I have never been prouder of a committed staff and board of directors that propel our work. With steadfast diligence, our work is grounded in social justice and committed to inclusion in everything we do. I serve on the board because having safe communities for migrants and families matters to me tremendously.
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As the co-founder of the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, I have had the honor of working with an exceptional co-founder and phenomenal board members and staff along our journey. Nowhere else will you find a team and programs dedicated to human rights and equity, shored up with a steadfast commitment to ending exploitation. This organization has thoughtful values, necessary critical thinking lenses and a comprehensive approach to support communities to end human trafficking. Take a close look at LCHT's programs to see the ways in which we demonstrate measurable change--moving the needle to create safer communities free from human trafficking.
LCHT is an organization that operates with the highest level integrity and is committed to eliminating the crime of human trafficking.
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I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of LCHT for 7 years. The organization continues to focus on eliminating the crime of human trafficking and staying true to its mission and values. The staff operates at the highest level of integrity. Our face-to-face training brings aware to the community and provides the necessary tools for healthcare employees. Our hotline, staffed by volunteers, serves those impacted by this crime. Our research is conducted with the highest level of academic rigor. The organization is well positioned now and will continue to be a significant voice in eliminating human trafficking.
I think LCHT is a great nonprofit because of the committed antitrafficking community that is involved in the organization. LCHT is making a big impact is researching human trafficking and the ways to end this abuse to human rights. LCHT’s research comes from all levels – policy makers, law enforcement, survivors, volunteers and academics. This multi-focal perspective provides LCHT a wide range of viewpoints when formulating anti-trafficking solutions. This is a community issue being solved by the community.
LCHT is a data driven organization - one that operates with the highest of integrity. It's an organization with a specific niche- developing research that can actually help with the eradication of human exploitation. I am very proud to be affiliated with this organization. I would invite others to become aware of, and to participate as they can, in LCHT's work and future.
LCHT is making an amazing impact in the fight against human trafficking. They are one of the most strategic, thoughtful nonprofits I've ever come across. I look forward to seeing all they accomplish and the lives they've changed and saved because of their work.
LCHT is a wonderful non-profit because it provides services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as implements projects for research on how to combat and eventually eliminate human trafficking around the world. Also, the advocates on the hotline are friendly, well-informed , and patient with callers.
I loved engaging in LCHT's Leadership Development Program. Discussions were filled with meaning and helped me flex my critical thinking muscles. Three cheers to a truly collaborative learning experience!
I am incredibly grateful towards LCHT for giving me the opportunity to work for such a meaningful and impactful organization. LCHT is a remarkable non-profit which is fully dedicated to its values and mission of ending human trafficking. Through their unique Leadership Development Program, I was able to sharpen my knowledge on relevant policies, survivor allyship and human rights advocacy. I look forward to collaborating with LCHT and their wonderful staff again in the future!
LCHT is an organization composed of passionate people doing compelling and amazing work. I was fortunate enough to have been able to participate in its Leadership Development Program. The survivor centered, data driven approach is informative and instructive, as well as inspirational; the staff and volunteers are dedicated to doing their part in a highly complex and emotionally charged field. Everyone I met and worked with was individually driven to community action. This is an organization where questions and ideas are encouraged so all may learn and the organization grow.
Volunteering on the hotline with LCHT has allowed me to play a part in ending human trafficking – a seemingly insurmountable task, yet LCHT is committed to working themselves out of a job. They do their work with great compassion, collaboration across differences, thoughtfully researched best practices, and incredible leadership in the field.
Couldn’t be more proud of an org using research and data informed practices to work toward ending human trafficking. Great place to connect to see a nonprofit live up to their values.
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LCHT is a cutting-edge, research driven, and community led non-profit working to end trafficking in Colorado. They are thoughtful to needs, concerns, and challenges in the work while maintaining positive energy toward social change. It is an absolutely exceptional organization making an impact in the lives of survivors, families, and our community.
I've been volunteering with this group for a little over a year. LCHT is run by well-informed individuals passionate about making macro and micro level changes to combat human trafficking in Colorado. The most impressive aspect of this group is their prioritization of the experience and autonomy of survivors, not what they read in academic journals or hear from policy makers. I believe that the world would be a better place if more NGOs (and aid organizations) framed their mandates in this way. I am so grateful to be involved.
This organization works hard to consider the individual needs of survivors and includes the input of survivors in all aspects of their work.
Beyond that, the volunteers and board members are a committed group who are a genuine pleasure to work with.
LCHT is an outstanding nonprofit organization that is vital to fighting the crime of Human Trafficking in and outside of Colorado. The staff and board operate with the highest levels of integrity and I am honored to be part of this organization.
The time I spent at LCHT in various roles has given me the perspective and tools I will need for a career in human rights advocacy and research. The organization is exceptional in its research-driven and trauma-informed approach to everything it does, and the work it is doing is making a very real, tangible difference in the community. Each and every member of the organization I have interacted with are driven by the singular goal of addressing the complex issue of human trafficking in a thoughtful, considered, evidence-based manner. I have never been involved with an organization that is so thoroughly devoted to its values and mission.
It has been a real honor to have worked with LCHT. Their staff is top-notch and their approach to anti-human trafficking work is incredibly thoughtful, well planned, and executed at a high level. They will continue to do amazing work as other non-profits in the field come and go.
~Erika Church, Executive Director of the Buck Foundation
LCHT is in it for the long haul. They have long term goals and missions to make a lasting difference in our community. I really appreciate how they research data over long periods of time and then thoughtfully apply this data to ensure safety for all in Colorado. I feel confident that when I donate money and time to this organization, it is spent wisely.
I participated in LCHT's Leadership Development Program as a Community Engagement intern while pursuing my MSW during the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019. My time at LCHT far exceeded my expectations. In my six years in the nonprofit and service sector, I have never worked with an organization so dedicated to their values and evidence-based efforts. Every staff member was unconditionally supportive during my time at LCHT. They not only teach compassionate leadership, but demonstrate it in their work. Their Leadership Development Program enhanced my understanding of human trafficking, victimization, survivorship, intersectionality, and exploitation, as well as developed my advocacy, critical thinking, and leadership skills. I highly recommend LCHT's Leadership Development Program and am so grateful to them for supporting my growth as a professional and preparing me to work in the anti-trafficking movement.
I joined the Leadership Program at LCHT in the spring of 2019. During my time there I was fortunate to have gone to many trainings and saw how carefully and professionally the challenging topic of human trafficking is presented to various audiences. I saw presentations provided to many social service organizations, ER medical staff, refugee services employees, and youth groups to name a few. Additionally, I saw first hand how a small and impactful non-profit organization functions and how it interacts with and positively impacts the community. The staff at LCHT is awesome and entirely welcoming. I am very grateful to have been part of this organization. The work done at LCHT is so important.
Kim
It's the staff, interns, and volunteers that make LCHT the exceptional anti-human trafficking organization that it is today. This group is smart, mission-focused, research- and community-oriented and is making an impact in ending human trafficking. Our world will look different - better! - because of the work of LCHT.
My time in the leadership development program as a community engagement intern with LCHT was more than I could have asked for. They are one of the only non-profit organizations that offer non-traditional intern positions and focus on their interns needs and goals. Everything I experienced was done with intention and they truly cared for my personal growth as a leader. There stance in the anti-trafficking movement is authentic and transparent. They hold true to their values and ensure interdisciplinary responses, in depth research, inclusiveness and hold space for each other which is rare in any organization, but crucial for the work they do.
They run the national hotline that is available 24/7 and they have trained over 30,000 people (including, but not limited too first responders, judges, healthcare professionals, other non-profits, shelters, at risk youth, etc.) LCHT’s statewide Action Plan is informed by extensive research and designed for communities across Colorado to combat trafficking and support survivors.
I can’t say enough about LCHT and the amazing work they do.
Thank you Mary, Craig, Kara & Amanda!
The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking gave me the tools which I use now every day when I tackle any part of my work. I appreciate all of the time and care that each member of the staff took to help mentor me through my time there. Each staff member supports your own specific goals even if it takes a large amount of their time because they are invested in each one of their leadership development candidates!
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LCHT’s survivor-informed, data-driven approach to combating human trafficking is what makes them the leader in this arena. With their leadership and expertise, they have pushed through barriers and knocked down misconceptions about this crime all over the state. I am honored to work alongside LCHT with their efforts to spread awareness and develop survivor leadership programs. This team is the perfect demonstration of integrity, balance, expertise and compassion. It just doesn’t get any better than that!
The guidance Mary, through her work with this organization, provided to my office as we developed a framework to combat human trafficking in Rockford, Il was invaluable. We are currently utilizing the four “P” foundation as we move forward with formalizing a task force, goals and objectives, and I continue to look back to the Labratory’s model as we progress.
Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Manager, Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Prevention.
As a health care professional I have experienced LCHT in their role of community and professional education and awareness raising. The highly professional staff is passionate about the work and dedicated to affecting change across all arenas in Colorado. They have the language to address this issue among community members, legislators, professionals and law enforcement. The work they do is beyond compare.
As a leadership development intern at LCHT, this organization has been instrumental in preparing me to work in this field after I graduate. I am constantly amazed and inspired by the staff here and the work they do.
I had a chance to work with the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking as a part of a webinar series that I coordinated. I am so impressed with their insightful and impactful approach to doing their work as well as their professionalism and passion!
LCHT creates awareness of human trafficking on so many fronts – the courts, the police, first responders, and health care providers, just to name a few. Their data-driven approach is powerful and truly changing lives. I am so inspired by what they have accomplished so far, and look forward to continuing to work with them on this extremely important human rights issue.
LCHT has a piece of my heart! I completed a research internship with LCHT this past summer and can attest that they hold true to their mission, "To inform social change that eliminates human exploitation." Not only that -- Amanda, Craig, and Mary invest in everyone they meet. They helped me figure out what aspect of the anti-trafficking movement I am truly passionate about and how I can help combat human trafficking.
My time as an intern at LCHT has allowed me the opportunity to simultaneously develop essential leadership skills for the non-profit sector while learning about and working in the growing anti-human trafficking movement in Colorado. I am extremely grateful to be a part of an organization that uniquely strives to be data-driven and survivor-informed in all its work. The time and effort that LCHT staff takes to invest in future leaders is inspiring and essential in creating lasting change - thank you for the chance to be a part of this organization!
I had a really great time when I was doing my internship with LCHT. Staffs are really nice, things they are doing mean a lot to the community, especially to the survivors. I learned a lot from them and I feel really honored that I had ever been part of them to help people and make our community better. If you do not want to miss something in your life, come join this wonderful team.
I joined the board of LCHT in 2013, inspired by the founders AJ and Amanda and their thoughtful and data-driven approach to addressing a challenging and complex issue. Since that time, the organization has continued to mature and expand it's impact both in Colorado and beyond. It truly is best-in-class and provides a unique and vital voice to making a difference in the understanding, and ultimately, elimination of human trafficking.
LCHT is an outstanding organization that upholds the best ideals of non-profit stewardship and service - meaningful, intentional, data-driven, and outcome-oriented investment in the local community and the development of replicable models that hope to end the scourge of human trafficking not just in Colorado, but everywhere it exists. I am honored to be part of this organization, and its on-the-ground, in-the-trenches work to combat this crime and support survivors could not be more necessary at this moment in history. This is, truly, a Great Nonprofit.
I have had the great honor to join LCHT as the Community Engagement Intern for the 2016-2017 year. LCHT is a unique non-profit. While their work is truly outstanding, it is their need for establishing meaningful relationships with everyone they meet that truly stands apart from the crowd. LCHT bridges the gap across sectors and between professionals and community members. They have an extensive network of nurtured relationships built on trust and understanding. LCHT encourages connections across the state so that passionate people can work together to make real social change. Their most powerful tools have been their knowledge and expertise and their ability to make everyone feel valued in their efforts. I am grateful to have been apart of such an organization and I am excited to work alongside them in their pursuit to end human trafficking.
With more than 12 years of experience working internationally to eliminate human trafficking, I recognized the indispensable need to address the problem at the local and community levels. As a crime largely invisible to the general public, human trafficking can be effectively stopped at those levels, though the need for national and international action remains. Joining LCHT's board seemed the best way to continue my previous efforts. No one is doing this better than LCHT. With its principled leadership and dedicated staff, it fills a vital function in the state of Colorado and serves as an excellent model for similar initiatives around the country and abroad.
I am honored to serve the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking as a Board member. LCHT conducts face-to-face training sessions to share its data and build consensus about what anti-trafficking actions are effective and what practices have proven best to care for survivors. This information is shared with community leaders, policy makers, health care providers, shelters, law enforcement agencies, and other academic professionals. As part of its community outreach efforts LCHT provides age-appropriate information for teachers and students at all levels. LCHT administers the Colorado Network to End Human Trafficking (CoNEHT), a 24/7 victim assistance hotline, and has a chair on the Governor’s Colorado Human Trafficking Council. LCHT is making Colorado a better place to live every day.
In my nearly three years with LCHT, I have been fortunate to hold many roles. I was an intern and hotline advocate, and now supervise the CoNEHT hotline. I also have the distinct honor of serving on their Board. LCHT's commitment to anti-oppressionist research and training surrounding human trafficking is unparalleled. They have seen tremendous growth over the years because they listen to and honor the experiences of the community, prioritizing service that is trauma informed and shaped by survivor voice. They build leaders in the anti-trafficking movement in astounding ways, and I feel privileged and humbled to be one of them.
LCHT's commitment to an intentional, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed praxis is both unparalleled and visionary. The team of change agents approaches anti-trafficking from a research lens that honors lived experiences and her/histories of struggles and resilience by connecting human trafficking to parallel anti-oppression movements. The LCHT Team draws from the strengths of local community to work alongside and in partnership with diverse stakeholders in envisioning a more equitable and just society. I'm proud to walk alongside them in this pursuit.
The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking is doing critical work towards ending human trafficking including community-based research, training first responders, educating the community, supporting partnerships between all sectors impacted by this crime, and by running the State hotline which provides support, connections to community resources, and information about trafficking. LCHT does amazing leadership development for interns and volunteers. The work LCHT has done through the Colorado Project has helped to put Colorado on the map as a leader in the movement to end this crime.
I am board member at this organization and really love the work that they do. I am also able to learn more about this issue and how to combat it.
The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking is an incredible organization. As a student who grew up in a small, conservative town, interning with LCHT opened my eyes and mind to the crime of human trafficking, and that it happens even in my state. LCHT shines a light on human trafficking while helping us look at the crime in a different way, so that we can all take part in ending this terrible crime.
I became connected with the LCHT in a class I took at MSU Denver, taught by Mary Durant and AJ Alejano-Steele. As I get to know my two professors and the work they continue to do, the more it becomes clear that LCHT's contributions to the anti-trafficking work being done promot Colorado's engagement in the anti-trafficking movement. Not only does LCHT center on survivors, but they aspire to collaborate with other organizations, and sectors, plus create future community leaders with their internship program. LCHT sits on task forces, manage the state's human trafficking hotline, and trains the community on the crime of human trafficking. The work they do in the community is invaluable and I love having the opportunity to intern at this great organization.
LCHT is an organization making a true difference in the anti-trafficking movement through research and thoughtful leadership. The Colorado Project is ground-breaking work that produced the Colorado Action Plan, which includes more than two dozen successful strategies for Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnership to combat human trafficking in Colorado communities. We are actively working to collaborate with the many working in this area to implement the Action Plan across the state.
With lean operations, 90 cents on every dollar donated to LCHT goes directly to research, training, Action Plan implementation and hotline operations.
I served alongside of the change agents (staff, interns, board) at the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking over the summer as their Community Engagement intern. My experience at LCHT far surpassed my expectations. Their commitment to creating and reinforcing just systems is evidenced through their holistic, big picture, approach to social change. The LCHT team understands the connection between compassion, knowledge, grassroots actions and comprehensive research. LCHT understands each member of their broader community as being a valuable asset with lived experience that they transform into applied knowledge that can be used as a tool to end human trafficking. My connection to the LCHT family will not end after my internship, because I am impressed by, and share, their values, commitment to feminist ethics, holistic actions, and comprehensive and inclusionary practices.
-H. Brydie Harris
Master of Arts in Social Justice and Ethics, ‘17
Iliff School of Theology
As an intern at LCHT and a graduate student I have been able to see firsthand some of the amazing work the organization does. I appreciate their dedication to reliable, methodologically sound research, as well as their efforts to bring together the various sectors of the movement. LCHT is a shining example of a community based, victim-centered anti-human trafficking organization and I am excited to see the Colorado Project and its Action Plan evolve over the years to come. The organization may be small but its impact is significant, and just what the human trafficking movement needs.
LCHT is a thoughtful and intentional organization that is a true asset for Colorado and the nation. The Colorado Project was executed exceptionally well, and that, along with the team's high integrity, is what attracted me to the organization. With the addition of great new talent, they are taking the implementation of the Action Plan to the next level. This only happens with standout leadership, and AJ and Amanda have demonstrated that consistently through the years.
The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking has been a fantastic support for me as a hotline advocate on the statewide trafficking hotline, a researcher, and a member of their leadership development program. The program allowed me to participate in a meaningful way, giving me both long lasting relationships in the field and work skills that have assisted my professional development a great deal. Survivor informed, collaborative to the core and research driven, they are invaluable in the fight against human trafficking in Colorado.
As a survivor, I am deeply moved by the time and commitment lcht offered me in leadership and professional development skills. Their approach to the crime of human trafficking is inclusive of all the complexities of the crime coupled with solid skills to inform and engage others to mobilize the movement. Very honored to be apart of this organization.