The 3Strands Global Foundation TATE Program
has reached all 50 states to equip telecom professionals with the
knowledge they need to recognize and report human
trafficking.
EL DORADO HILLS,
Calif., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Strands
Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working
towards a world free from human trafficking, has expanded its
Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation (TATE)
initiative to all 50 states as of June 21st,
2024. According to Josh
Loaiza, TATE Program Lead, "More than 1,500 adults from 170
companies around the country have been trained through TATE. With
the expansion to all 50 states, we should be able to expand the
number of participants exponentially. We are grateful to
Steven Toal of Cathedral Consulting
in Providence, Rhode Island for
helping us cross the finish line and get the last state checked off
our list!"
This unique training program was developed for
all telecommunications professionals, primarily field workers such
as linemen and tower workers, who tend to travel frequently, some
as many as 300 days each year. Participants are taught how to
recognize the signs of human trafficking, who to notify when they
encounter suspicious activity and how to report that information.
Once they complete the 30 minute training they are officially RAN
certified which stands for Recognize and Notify.
"When you think about it, these professionals are
in hotels, businesses, private residences and on the road all day
long. They have a unique vantage point and more opportunity than
most people to recognize signs of human trafficking in progress",
stated Ashlie Bryant, CEO of
3Strands Global Foundation. "That's why the TATE Program came to
be. It was an opportunity to equip the tens of thousands of
telecommunications industry professionals nationwide with the
knowledge they need to help identify and report human trafficking
while on the job."
The idea for the TATE Program was conceived after
Kenny Blakeslee, CEO of Apex Site
Solutions, saw Bryant speak at an event. He realized the impact
that could be made if the telecom industry could learn more about
human trafficking including how to recognize and report it. That's
when he reached out to Ashlie and a partnership was formed.
Apex Site Solutions is now one of the underwriting sponsors of the
TATE Program.
"As a proud sponsor of the TATE Program through
Apex Site Solutions, I've seen the incredible impact we can have in
the fight against human trafficking," shared Blakeslee. " In the
telecommunications industry, we have a unique opportunity to make a
real difference. By educating our workforce to recognize and report
trafficking, we're turning our daily operations into powerful tools
for change. I encourage other businesses to join us in this crucial
effort; together, we can create a safer world and protect those
most vulnerable."
Another key partner in the TATE Program is
Jim Tracy, Keynote Speaker and
Founder of Legacy Telecommunications. As a Governor of the National
Wireless Safety Alliance and President of the Tower Family
Foundation, Jim also immediately recognized the fact that telecom
workers were in a unique position to recognize and report human
trafficking as it was happening. "Crafting a way in which our
industry can have an immediate impact by identifying signs of
exploitation and assisting people impacted by trafficking made it
an easy choice when it came to launching TATE alongside 3Strands
Global and their efforts to end human trafficking" said Tracy.
For more information or to inquire about the TATE Program,
contact 3Strands Global Foundation at Joshl@3sgf.org, try out the
training at: https://empowerment.3sgf.org/courses/TATE or call
916-365-2606.
About 3Strands Global
Foundation
3Strands Global Foundation is a non-profit
organization working towards a world free from human trafficking.
Through their PROTECT prevention education program, they have
educated millions of students on how to stay safe from human
trafficking and exploitation. Their Employ + Empower program has
provided support and economic empowerment for over 1,000 survivors.
Visit their website at 3StrandsGlobalFoundation.org to learn more
about their mission and how you can help.
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