The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition started out as a grassroots organization of concerned citizens that would attend meetings to discuss ideas to bring awareness of human trafficking to the state of Idaho. 

Jennifer and Kevin Zielinski attended this group and quickly saw a need for leadership. In order to bring this cause to fruition, Jennifer approached the private founder behind this group, and was assigned the Executive Director role to launch this into an organization. Jennifer single-handedly spearheaded this effort by creating IATC as a certified 501(C)3 over the course of a year, during which she had approximately 500 meetings with community leaders and legislators. IATC was awarded the Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) grant from the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance in July of 2018, and that's when Kevin Zielinski and a few others were hired to expand on Jennifer's efforts.

IATC, is  the first organization that has received funding solely for human trafficking from the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance.  

Since then, it has grown substantially and has taken on the goal of making a systemic change throughout all of Idaho. IATC has brought to the forefront a population who have never been identified as potential or current victims of human trafficking and now are collecting the data and ensuring direct services and supports are provide for their care.

The Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition provides education, awareness and training on human trafficking to local individuals and organizations. They advocate for victim rights and new laws that protect, instead of prosecuting victims, and have instilled key partnerships to provide direct services, emergency housing and support. 

To learn the full story of the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition and what we are doing, watch the interview below with director Jennifer Zielinski.

1. 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.
2. IdahoATC content will always be evidence-based and free of inappropriate influence (i.e. emotional or manipulative).
3. 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.
4. IdahoATC is committed to the appropriate advancement and adoption of innovative strategies and outreach for combating trafficking to maintain credibility.
5. IdahoATC is committed to educating the public to continue ending the silence surrounding human trafficking in Idaho. 
6. IdahoATC activities must fall within the mission and goals of the coalition to ensure independent performance and behavior.
7. 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. 
8. 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.