The Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking (LVAT)Collaborative is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking. Through a seven-day awareness campaign every first week of November, and other events throughout the year, LVAT recognizes the importance of survivor voices in the anti-trafficking movement and educates the community on their role in disrupting trafficking. The Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Collaborative is composed of several social justice organizations dedicated to serving survivors on the frontlines. The collaborative is represented by Bloom for Women, Crime Victims Council, Valley Against Sex Trafficking, and Valley Youth House.
The mission of LVAT is to disrupt human trafficking in our community by building a united front to educate and equip our community to take action.
We envision a community where human trafficking and exploitation have no place, where silence is not an option, and where human beings are not for sale.
Guided by the strength and leadership of those with lived experience, we strive for a future where survivors can lead the way, survive out loud, and heal from trauma in community.
Through collective action, education, and unwavering advocacy, we work toward a world where every individual is free, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Money raised from donations, sponsorships, and events to LVAT go directly into our Survivor Fund. This fund provides vital resources for emergency aid, education, and safe exits for survivors of human trafficking.
Since 2019, this fund has enabled survivors to pursue safe exits, recovery, and personal growth through this essential fund.
The need for this fund is critical. Your contributions to LVAT allow us to provide the necessary resources to help rebuild lives.
Reach out to outreach@lvatweek.com for additional information.