Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)

Site: Oakville - Rebecca St

Service: Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking

Record #: OAK0047
Last Full Update: 19 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-825-3622 ext 54
E-Mail hcaht@savisofhalton.org
Website www.haltonht.ca
Primary Contact Julia Fiddes, Service Integration Manager; Phone: 905-825-3622 ext 54; Email: julia@savisofhalton.org

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

The collaborative exists to create and support a unified community & regional response to combat human trafficking in Halton

  • SAVIS is the lead agency and acts as a backbone organization 

Works as a hub of community efforts to:

  • advance the rights of survivors of human trafficking
  • coordinate the delivery of services to people who have been and/or in situations of human trafficking
  • collectively break down and address systemic barriers survivors face when accessing services
  • prevent further instances of human trafficking by raising awareness of the issues
  • build service providers’ capacity to support survivors of human trafficking through a harm reduction, trauma-informed approach, and an anti-racist/anti-oppressive framework 

Client Centred Support Model

  • a living document, and will continue to be revised, evaluated, and updated as more resources and information are made available
  • intended to educate and guide the HCAHT member agencies, as well as relevant secondary communities in how to best support those who have experienced trafficking and sexual exploitation
  • goal to enhance local coordination and collaboration and to ensure that service providers are educated on best practices to employ when supporting survivors
Hours

Not specified

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Membership includes those who have experienced trafficking as well as stakeholders from a variety of sectors (government, non-government, and non-profit) that deliver services to and support survivors of Human Trafficking in Halton and surrounding regions 
 
Apart from survivor consultants, membership to the HCAHT is reserved for stakeholders who are representing an agency as a means to ensure membership accountability
Application

Email for information

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Mailing Address c/o Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking 
South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) 
1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227 
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
Physical Access Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault
HCSD Sub Heading Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories Human Trafficking Prevention ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Human Trafficking Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human Trafficking Issues

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