Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network

The Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network is a statewide resource that provides services and support to the anti-trafficking community. #EndHumanTrafficking

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📢 Exciting News! 🎉The Jade Richard Scholarship is officially launched and now accepting applications! 📚
We are thrilled to announce our scholarship program, in honor of Survivor Jade Richard for survivors of human trafficking who reside in AZ🌵
visit https://t.co/BNsZgydAYR

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We joined the Phoenix Mayor’s Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting, surrounded by people who have seen the truth and still choose to keep looking. Red Light Rebellion delivered a powerful message: prevention starts with education. We’re proud to stand with them.

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🚨 This week, AATN + ASU STIR hit the streets to screen unhoused adults for labor and sex trafficking.
Nearly 1/3 of unsheltered youth (18–26) in AZ have experienced sex trafficking. (YES Survey 2024)

We’re meeting survivors where they are. 💬💪

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Join AATN at Celebrating Survivors hosted by the NLC Healing Services Center in downtown Phoenix.

This event is part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is a space to honor resilience, raise awareness, and stand with survivors.

📍3826 N. 3rd St. | ⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM

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Last week, our SAFE Action Project Director Ashlynn Rooney trained staff at TownePlace Suites + Aloft Westgate/Glendale to spot signs of trafficking.

🚨 80% of survivors were trafficked in hotels.

Training hospitality pros = safer spaces for all. 💡🤝

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Big congrats to our TRUST Program Director, Stacey Sutherland, who was honored with the Dark Horse NGO of the Year Award at the Guardian Gala! 🏆

Her work fighting child exploitation is changing lives across Arizona. We’re so proud! 💙 #GuardianGala #EndExploitation #AATN

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The Game for Change Pickleball Tournament was a blast! 🏓🔥3 hours of friends, food, and fierce competition at the Phoenix Country Club.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out—and especially to our amazing sponsors who made it all possible. 🙌

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We’re in the final hours of #ArizonaGivesDay.

So far: $109,370 raised by 22 donors to support survivors of sex trafficking.

Let’s finish strong. Every dollar funds recovery, education, and real change. 👉 https://t.co/ZDLezP1fDp
#ArizonaGives #AZGives

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Today’s the day — #AZGivesDay is here!

🌵 Every dollar helps AATN fight sex trafficking.
🧡 Every gift protects the vulnerable.
Support local. Give with purpose.
👉 https://t.co/ZDLezP1fDp

#ArizonaGives #AZGives

[Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network @AATNAZ]

Today’s the day — #AZGivesDay is here!

🌵 Every dollar helps AATN fight sex trafficking.
🧡 Every gift protects the vulnerable.
Support local. Give with purpose.
👉 https://t.co/ZDLezP1fDp

#ArizonaGives #AZGives

[Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network @AATNAZ]

Tomorrow is #AZGivesDay! 💙
Support AATN as we fight human trafficking across Arizona through education, prevention & survivor advocacy. Every dollar counts. Every voice matters.
Donate here 👉 https://t.co/ZDLezP1fDp

[Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network @AATNAZ]

Join us for Exploiting Vulnerability: The Realities of Sex Trafficking
📅 Mon, March 31 | 🕔 5–8PM
📍 ASU Collaborative @ Westward Ho (Phoenix)
🎥 Screening of “He Made Me Do It” + convo w/ 12News journalists
🍽️ Dinner provided
📲 Scan flyer to register!

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World WE Youth & AATN invite you to: Exploiting Vulnerability: The Realities of Sex Trafficking
📅 Mon, Mar 31 | 🕔 5–8PM
📍 ASU Collaborative @ Westward Ho (618 N Central Ave, PHX)
🎥 Screening of “He Made Me Do It” + discussion
🍽️ Dinner provided

📲 Scan the flyer to register.

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Our president and CEO, John Meza, promoted AATN to seven AZ Congressional offices today: Greg Stanton, Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, David Schweikert, and Raúl Grijalva.

A big thank you to Linda Smith for showing us around and being such a great advocate and mentor!

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Big news! AATN proudly recognizes the City of Phoenix for its dedication to fighting human trafficking. Nearly all 14,000 city employees have been trained to spot & report trafficking. Last week, we presented the CEASE Designation plaque to the Phoenix City Council.

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🚀 Big news! AATN board member Xavier Walker has been named a 2025 Living History honoree! 🎉

His leadership, compassion, and commitment to community service make a difference in Arizona & beyond through his work at NPH.

Congrats, Xavier! 👏

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🏓 Game for Change Pickleball Tournament! 🏓

Join us for a night of fun & community — all while supporting the fight against human trafficking!

📅 Friday, March 7, 2025
📍 Phoenix Country Club
💰 $200 per team | Food + Drinks Included
➡️ Register now: https://t.co/pMcE8jFmvC

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SAFE Action Project Director Ashlynn Rooney was training hospitality students this week at NAU to recognize and combat human trafficking. By empowering our future professionals with this crucial knowledge, we’re building a safer and more responsible industry together.

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🚨 Phoenix earns its CEASE designation!

Thanks to @AATN_AZ, 13,617 city employees—90% of the workforce—are trained to spot & report human trafficking.

👏 Huge step in the fight against exploitation! #EndTrafficking #CEASEInitiative https://t.co/rbw1oiLOzI

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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the events at Kendra Scott in Chandler, Scottsdale and Tucson and concluded Human Trafficking Prevention Month with us.

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AATN's Ashlynn Rooney joined Scottsdale PD's HEAT Unit and ASU's STIR at SCC's Human Trafficking Awareness Event. They discussed combating exploitation, empowering survivors, and the role of education in prevention. Grateful to all partners working to turn awareness into action.