Attention College Leaders

The Abolitionist Academy hosted by the Not For Sale Campaign this summer in San Francisco is now accepting applications.  For more information or to apply for the Academy email theacademy (at) notforsalecampaign dot org.  Also, see below the contact information on the “freeze-in” and how you might be able to contribute to your local task force.

Abolitionist Summer Academy:

The Abolitionist Summer Academy in San Francisco is an intensive two-week course for individuals who have a desire to become “Backyard Investigators”.  Attendees will be educated on how to properly record, document, and map the various types of human trafficking. Through hands on education, training, and meetings with expert’s individuals will learn how to identify probable cases of human trafficking, how to properly record cases of human trafficking, and how to confront slavery in supply chains.  Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to become the investigators in their backyards.

Upon completing the Academy Attendees will:

• Understand the various forms of human trafficking inside the United States
• Have personal experience and knowledge on how to work with victims and those at risk for trafficking
• Know how to best document cases and map human trafficking in their area
• Have an understanding how to effectively address forced labor in supply chains
• Be able to investigate forced labor in specific product and supply chains
• Be certified as an investigator who can document cases nationally and internationally for Not For Sale

Mapping Cases Abroad:

Participants who complete the course and receive a certificate verifying their completion of the mapping program will be provided with the opportunity to work with one of Not For Sale Campaign’s international projects.

Academy Dates:*

Session One: May 25th-June 5th (Arriving 24th; leaving 6th)
Session Two: June 22nd-July 3rd (Arriving June 21st; leaving July 4th)
Session Three: August 3rd-August 14th (Arriving Aug. 2nd; leaving  August 15th)
*Housing space is limited for each session.  Housing will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

Cost:

Academy:                                $499