SOHTIS

Day

Tuesday 7 November

Time slot

09:30-10:30

This event took place 6 months ago

Room

Ochil suite
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Joy Gillespie
07749 208 972

Topics

Families and communities Partnerships

Overall aim

Whoever you are there is no doubt you are encountering victims and survivors of human trafficking; whether you are a front line worker, represent a minority group or faith community, a policy maker or a member of the general public. Join us at this unique event which will:

• increase your understanding of human trafficking, bust the myths and how it is relevant to you and your work
• introduce you to creative tools which can strengthen your practice and have tangible outcomes
• provide a route to ongoing strategic and operational expertise and resources to support you

Description

Human trafficking is possibly the most misunderstood crime in Scotland. We know that the buying and selling of men, women and children subjects people to some of the most degrading, violent and fearful circumstances with profound and enduring effects

Happening in every Local Authority, it is hidden in plain sight and may not look like what you would expect. This results in the majority of victims going unnoticed despite them engaging regularly with services such as food banks, homeless hostels, advice centres, education or other statutory and NGO services.

Guided by national experts, this event will be your starting point or reminder to knowing more about human trafficking near you. Find out about the strategic and operational support as well as the empowering and creative initiatives and tools available to add capacity and value to your work, as well as sustainable solutions for your clients.

'Inspiring' 'knowledgeable' 'relevant' 'invaluable' 'necessary' 'passionate' some of the words used to describe our sessions.

Who was the event aimed at?

Frontline service delivery

Who spoke at this event?

Joy Gillespie, CEO SOHTIS has over 20 years third sector strategic and operational development experience across a wide range of vulnerable people groups and continents. From working with Governments to sitting on the street with rough sleepers Joy likes to be in on the action, understand the challenges and find innovative solutions. She is an expert in human trafficking in Scotland and works with the Scottish Government, COSLA and others on human trafficking and exploitation strategy and legislation.

Gill Houlsby, Development & Partnership Manager, SOHTIS is a UK qualified and HCPC registered Art Therapist with a special interest in cross-cultural practice and art as social action.  She has over 20 years’ experience working in outdoor learning, health and social care, further and higher education, grassroots community organisations, the humanitarian sector and frontline rescue services. The common thread being her desire to respond to people in need and to work with communities.