Press Release
The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition is honoring its mission to work alongside community members in providing awareness, education, services, and safe housing for victims of human trafficking.
In the past three years, the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition has expedited its efforts to fulfill its mission. This year these efforts will include evaluating what is working and what isn't, strengthening statewide partnerships, expanding awareness and education, and ensuring that individuals have the right to housing, services, and supports, removing the process of criminalizing victims.
Idaho is about 20 years behind the times when it comes to combating Human Trafficking. Law Enforcement and Judicial Systems are still criminalizing victims and we as a community have not fully recognized the severity of human trafficking in our own backyard.
Without community involvement, partnerships, and full transparency the Coalition wouldn't be able to successfully do this work, while honoring individuals who have the most important voice in this critical effort!
For information on the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition contact:
Jennifer Zielinski
Executive Director,
Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition
208-630-6601.
Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition (Idaho ATC) Code of Ethics - 2018
- Decisions concerning IdahoATC activity design and content and decisions related to the support of the IdahoATC will always be made in the best interests of those the coalition is partnering with and serving.
- IdahoATC content will always be evidence-based and free of inappropriate influence (i.e. emotional or manipulative).
- IdahoATC activities will be designed to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skill, and awareness of the community in the provision of the highest quality of professionalism.
- IdahoATC is committed to the appropriate advancement and adoption of innovative strategies and outreach for combating trafficking to maintain credibility.
- IdahoATC is committed to educating the public to continue ending the silence surrounding human trafficking in Idaho.
- IdahoATC activities must fall within the mission and goals of the coalition to ensure independent performance and behavior.
- IdahoATC staff and volunteers agree to abide by HIPPA guidelines to maintain the privacy and security of victims, survivors, and those involved in the treatment and support process.
- IdahoATC staff and volunteers agree to honor commitments and keep promises, including fulfilling one’s responsibilities of trust in professional relationships. Staff and volunteers will speak respectfully about others and respect laws and authorities while working with state and federal agencies.