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David Okech

@davidokech3

Professor and Director of the Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach.

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linkhttp://cenhtro.uga.edu calendar_today14-02-2014 23:14:07

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#HumanTrafficking prevalence estimation experts are on the UGA campus discussing + debating #hiddenpopulations survey methods from projects in 6 countries. The goal: improve prevalence estimation across the 🌍 to 📈impact for survivors. t.uga.edu/95X

#HumanTrafficking prevalence estimation experts are on the <a href="/universityofga/">UGA</a> campus discussing + debating #hiddenpopulations survey methods from projects in 6 countries. The goal: improve prevalence estimation across the 🌍 to 📈impact for survivors. 

t.uga.edu/95X
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CenHTRO associate director Lydia Aletraris + Sheldon Zhang (CPE UMass Lowell) led a workshop reviewing the core human trafficking indicators developed and used in #PrevalenceForum research projects Read more 👉 t.uga.edu/95X @JTIP_State UGASocialWork UGA Research

CenHTRO associate director Lydia Aletraris + Sheldon Zhang (<a href="/UMLCPE/">CPE UMass Lowell</a>) led a workshop reviewing the core human trafficking indicators developed and used in #PrevalenceForum research projects

Read more 👉 t.uga.edu/95X 

@JTIP_State <a href="/UGASocialWork/">UGASocialWork</a> <a href="/UGAResearch/">UGA Research</a>
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Grant Miller and Kimberly Babiarz of StanfordHealthPolicy lead a discussion of "gold standard surveys" and administrative data informing anti-human trafficking policy and programming during the #PrevalenceForum. #EndHumanTrafficking @JTIP_State UGASocialWork

Grant Miller and Kimberly Babiarz of <a href="/StanfordHP/">StanfordHealthPolicy</a> lead a discussion of "gold standard surveys" and administrative data informing anti-human trafficking policy and programming during the #PrevalenceForum. 

#EndHumanTrafficking @JTIP_State <a href="/UGASocialWork/">UGASocialWork</a>
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Meredith Dank (Marron Institute) + Alina Cedeño (OIM Costa Rica) presented a research overview on #forcedlabor in the Costa Rican fishing industry during #PrevalenceForum on UGA campus, using multiple methodologies to find significant prevalence. #EndHumanTrafficking

Meredith Dank (<a href="/NYUMarron/">Marron Institute</a>) + Alina Cedeño (<a href="/OIMCostaRica/">OIM Costa Rica</a>) presented a research overview on #forcedlabor in the Costa Rican fishing industry during #PrevalenceForum on <a href="/universityofga/">UGA</a> campus, using multiple methodologies to find significant prevalence.

#EndHumanTrafficking
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Read 'The Risk of Children Employed in Abbatoirs' slconcordtimes.com/the-risk-of-ch… —a #humantrafficking investigative story produced via partnership with Journalism Centre on Global Trafficking + Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach Proud of Concord Times for publishing stories to impact #SierraLeone. #EndHumanTrafficking U.S. State Dept. Trafficking in Persons Office

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In Senegal this week, CenHTRO partners assisted 25 survivors of sex trafficking in the final stages of care before their repatriation to Nigeria. Along the way, our partners offered psychosocial care, trainings, and other assistance in preparation for their reintegration.

In Senegal this week, CenHTRO partners assisted 25 survivors of sex trafficking in the final stages of care before their repatriation to Nigeria. Along the way, our partners offered psychosocial care, trainings, and other assistance in preparation for their reintegration.
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This is a great testament to the CenHTRO Team! Congratulations to the Senegal team including Claire, Nnenne, Aminata, and Gabriel.

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« En Guinée, la pauvreté constitue un facteur de risque majeur pour la traite et le travail des enfants. La pauvreté au niveau national et au niveau des ménages rend les enfants vulnérables à toutes sortes d’exploitation » dit David Okech 🔗 t.uga.edu/9ck

« En Guinée, la pauvreté constitue un facteur de risque majeur pour la traite et le travail des enfants. La pauvreté au niveau national et au niveau des ménages rend les enfants vulnérables à toutes sortes d’exploitation » dit <a href="/DavidOkech3/">David Okech</a> 

🔗 t.uga.edu/9ck
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Leaders at the community and national levels are using our data to #Endhuman trafficking including the enactment of relevant bylaws.

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This week UGASocialWork welcomed the largest-ever group of international students to our MSW, MANML, and PhD programs. Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, SouthKorea, China, the UK, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Colombia, and the Bahamas are all #UGAglobalSW!

This week <a href="/UGASocialWork/">UGASocialWork</a> welcomed the largest-ever group of international students to our MSW, MANML, and PhD programs.  Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, SouthKorea, China, the UK, Turkey,  Bangladesh, India, Iran, Colombia, and the Bahamas are all #UGAglobalSW!
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Enumerators in human trafficking research are at risk of secondary trauma. Services, including peer support should be availed to the enumerators.

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1/2 Capturing the poignant moment as Mr. David Mureithi chairman of the school's managing committee Starehe Boys' Centre & School, gracefully receives the Consecrated Colours of Starehe and the School Seal from Director Emeritus Mr. Josphat Mwaura Josphat Mwaũra #Starehe #UnitedToServe

1/2 Capturing the poignant moment as Mr. David Mureithi chairman of the school's managing committee <a href="/Starehe_Boys/">Starehe Boys' Centre & School</a>, gracefully receives the Consecrated Colours of Starehe and the School Seal from Director Emeritus Mr. Josphat Mwaura <a href="/JosMwaura/">Josphat Mwaũra</a>
#Starehe
#UnitedToServe
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🚨New Publication Alert! Stakeholder Perceptions of Gaps and Solutions in Addressing Child Trafficking, new in Children and Youth Services Review. Available free until March 23, 2024: lnkd.in/gVkQvywc #EndHumanTrafficking @JTIP_State UGASocialWork UGA Research

🚨New Publication Alert!

Stakeholder Perceptions of Gaps and Solutions in Addressing Child Trafficking, new in Children and Youth Services Review.

Available free until March 23, 2024: lnkd.in/gVkQvywc

#EndHumanTrafficking @JTIP_State <a href="/UGASocialWork/">UGASocialWork</a> <a href="/UGAResearch/">UGA Research</a>