B.L.A.S.T. was created with the purpose of bringing together Black leaders from different industries and backgrounds to work together to address the root causes of sex trafficking, to educate, and to provide solutions and support for survivors. The secondary meaning of BLAST is rooted in our core values, Building Partnerships, accessing Legal Resources, exposing Anti-Oppression, breaking Systematic Change, and Training – each letter representing a core value that guides the initiative’s efforts. By working together to address the systemic issues that contribute to sex trafficking, such as poverty and lack of access to education and employment opportunities, B.L.A.S.T. aims to create a world where sex trafficking is no longer possible.
Our focus on people of color, which are disproportionately affected by sex trafficking.
To empower community leaders so they can teach their communities to be safe, secure and sustained.
We are changing the way people think about sex trafficking and survivor empowerment.
Unity allows us to amplify our impact and bring about real change around the world.
Black Leaders Against Sex Trafficking, (hereafter known as BLAST) is a nationwide initiative that aims to bring attention and change to the devastating issue of sex trafficking in the African-American community. Sex trafficking is a form of Modern-Day Slavery that disproportionately affects people of color, especially women and children.
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We partner with businesses and like-minded programs and initiatives to offer job training, employment opportunities, and mentorship for survivors.
We provide legal representation and support for survivors, advocating for anti-trafficking laws and policies, and training law enforcement and legal professionals on trafficking.
We advocate for policies and practices that address the root causes of trafficking, providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed services to survivors, and educating stakeholders on the intersections of trafficking and oppression.
We advocate for policies and practices that address the root causes of trafficking, providing education and employment opportunities for survivors and vulnerable communities, and working towards social and economic justice.
We provide training and resources to law enforcement, social service providers, and the general public, and advocating for anti-trafficking education in schools and universities.
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