GAHTS Workgroups

In an effort to further the overall mission and goals of GAHTS, we have three Workgroups with specific objectives to grow and improve our global association.

Being a part of one of our Workgroups is a perk for our Scholar level members. If you would like to become a member or change your membership level to join one of our Workgroups, visit our online application HERE.

 
 

Workgroup Objectives

Membership Workgroup:

  • Increase and diversify membership through recruitment and marketing

  • Create innovative solutions for members who cannot pay dues

  • Review incoming applications for membership and dues scholarships

Networking Workgroup:

  • Create and host networking meetings among members on various topics that support the mission

  • Coordinate connection and collaboration to further the mission with members and other scholars

  • Collaborate with the Translational Workgroup to disseminate information via networking opportunities

Translational Workgroup:

  • Partner with researchers and academic journals to translate relevant research

  • Disseminate information about recent research to various systems and organizations

  • Collaborate with other researchers, agencies, survivors, etc. to include them in future research

Policy Workgroup (newly formed in Febuary 2025):

  • Educate, Advocate, Coordinate

    • Educate the public about the problematic nature of recent policy changes for anti-trafficking efforts

    • Create education and advocacy materials that academics and non-academics can use to share information with the public and with legislators

    • Coordinate and assist GAHTS Members and organizations in efforts to create evidence-based anti-human trafficking policies, including with resources, research, and partnerships