Survivor Member Application AZHTCO

Survivor Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition (AZHTCO).

AZHTCO is a Jesus-focused, survivor-led coalition dedicated to bringing survivors together to strengthen prevention, education, advocacy, legislation, and long-term survivor protections throughout Arizona. Our work is guided by our faith in Jesus Christ and our commitment to treating others with compassion, dignity, integrity, and respect.

To be eligible for survivor membership, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, currently reside in Arizona, and be survivors of human trafficking.

We are a working coalition seeking survivors who are committed to collaboration, active participation, and creating meaningful change.

You are not required to share the details of your trafficking experience to apply. We respect your privacy, personal boundaries, and decision about what you choose to share.

All applications are reviewed by coalition leadership. Selected applicants may be invited to participate in a virtual or in-person interview before being considered for a 90-day provisional membership.

A MESSAGE TO SURVIVORS

Your experience matters. Your voice matters. And you deserve to have a place at the table where decisions are being made about human trafficking prevention, survivor protections, and legislation.

The Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition brings survivors together to turn lived experience into meaningful change.

You do not need to be a public speaker, an experienced advocate, or someone who has previously worked with a nonprofit to apply.

We are looking for survivors who want to contribute, collaborate, and help make Arizona a safer place.

Your story belongs to you. Your voice can help create change.

Survivor-Led Leadership
AZHTCO is led by survivors who have personally experienced grooming and human trafficking. Our leadership brings lived experience, understanding, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful change.

We believe those who have experienced exploitation should have a voice in shaping the education, advocacy, legislation, and protections intended to prevent trafficking and support survivors.

Our leadership is not only advocating for survivors. We are survivors working alongside other survivors to create change.

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You confirm that you are at least 18 years old?

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SURVIVOR BACKGROUND

The following questions help us better understand the perspectives and experiences represented within our coalition.

You are not expected to share personal details about your exploitation.

Please share a brief overview of your experience as a human trafficking survivor?

At what age were you trafficked and for how long?

Are you comfortable identifying publicly as a human trafficking survivor? Your answer will not determine your eligibility for membership. Public identification as a survivor is never required.

Looking back, what grooming, manipulation, coercion, or control tactics do you recognize in your experience?

How was your experience influenced your understanding of human trafficking and the needs of survivors today?

Have you previously shared your survivor experience publicly through interviews, podcasts, articles, presentations, or social media? If so, would you be comfortable sharing links or examples?

Have you previously participated in survivor advocacy, public speaking, education, or human trafficking prevention efforts? If so, please share.

Are you currently involved with any other survivor-led organizations, coalitions, or human trafficking nonprofits? If so, please share.

What changes would you like to see in how communities, organizations, and law enforcement recognize and respond to human trafficking?

What specifically interested you in joining the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition?

What does being part of a survivor-led coalition mean to you?

What skills, experiences, connections, or resources would you bring to the coalition?

AZHTCO is actively involved in prevention, education, advocacy, survivor support, and legislative efforts. Which of these areas interest you most, and how would you like to participate?

Our coalition values collaboration, confidentiality, mutual respect, and the protection of survivor voices. How would you contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for other members?

Our members are expected to participate in coalition communications, quarterly meetings and advocacy or educational opportunities when possible. Are you willing and able to make an active commitment to the coalition?

Please provide two professional, organizational, or advocacy references who can speak to your character, community involvement, or previous work? References are not required to verify your trafficking experience.

Please share how your faith in Jesus Christ has impacted your healing journey as a trafficking survivor and how your relationship with Christ influences your desire to serve others through advocacy, education, and survivor support.

Boundaries: How do you establish and respect healthy personal and professional boundaries when working with other survivors, particularly when someone may have different experiences, beliefs, or stages of healing?

Leadership: How do you respond to leadership decisions, organizational expectations, or directions that may differ from your personal opinions? Are you comfortable working under the leadership of the coalition while supporting its collective mission?

Confidentiality and Accountability: How would you handle a situation in which another coalition member shares something confidential with you, or leadership addresses a concern about your conduct or participation?

Are you comfortable participating in an AZHTCO group text thread, which is our primary method of communication for coalition updates, discussions, and coordination?

Coalition ConfidentialityAll matters discussed within AZHTCO meetings, group text threads, emails, and other coalition communications are confidential and must remain within the coalition unless leadership authorizes their release.Members may not share internal discussions, personal information, survivor experiences, coalition plans, or legislative strategies with individuals outside AZHTCO without prior approval.Do you understand and agree that all AZHTCO discussions, communications, and internal matters must remain confidential and may not be shared outside the coalition without leadership approval?

AZHTCO Survivor Membership Application Process
To protect the integrity of our coalition and the safety of our members, AZHTCO follows a thoughtful membership application and review process.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete and submit the online survivor membership application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, currently reside in Arizona, and identify as survivors of human trafficking.

Step 2: Leadership Review

All applications are reviewed by AZHTCO leadership, which is made up of survivors of grooming and human trafficking. Leadership may contact applicants with additional questions to better understand their interest, experience, and commitment to the coalition.

Step 3: Personal Interview

Selected applicants may be invited to participate in a virtual or in-person interview with coalition leadership. This provides an opportunity to get to know one another, discuss membership expectations, and answer questions.

Step 4: 90-Day Provisional Membership

Applicants approved by leadership may be invited to join AZHTCO for a 90-day provisional membership period. During this time, members are expected to participate in coalition communications, attend meetings when possible, respect confidentiality, and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to our mission.

Step 5: Full Membership

At the conclusion of the 90-day period, coalition leadership will collectively determine whether to extend an invitation for full membership.

Please Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee membership. AZHTCO leadership reserves the right to approve or deny applications in accordance with our bylaws and membership standards.

Our goal is to build a trusted, engaged, and committed group of survivors working together to create meaningful change throughout Arizona.

By checking the “I Agree” box below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the AZHTCO membership requirements, expectations, confidentiality policies, and application process outlined above.

Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition Survivor Member Application