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.
Our Survivor Fund was created in 2019 with the mission to provide critical resources such as emergency aid, education, and safe exits for survivors of human trafficking.
These funds help remove obstacles, empowering survivors to take meaningful steps toward safety, recovery, and growth.
Fueled by community contributions through donations, sponsorships, and events the Survivor Fund makes a direct and lasting impact.
To learn more, contact us at outreach@lvatweek.com