Work Group 8: Survivors Recovering and Thriving
Co-chaired by Devereux (Amy Waldron) and The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy (JaKarynn Conyers)
Work Group 8is focused on supporting sexually exploited youth who either reside in one of Georgia’s residential facilities for commercial sex trafficking victims or reside within the community (i.e. home, foster home) by providing workshops related to personal growth, life skills, career support, etc.
- Past and current projects:
- Envision Project with CSEC Residential Programs: Work Group 8 has partnered with the Envision Project to plan and implement several workshops for sexually exploited youth who are currently residing in one of Georgia’s CSEC residential facilities that focus on personal growth, life skills, career support, etc.
- Suggested disciplines to apply for WG 8:
- Survivors
- Victim Services specific to youth: DFCS, CSEC serving programs, residential programs, foster care/ homes
- Community based programs serving youth
- Faith based agencies