Youth collaboratory is the current training and technical assistance (TTA) provider and is applying under category 2: TTA to continue this work

Its goal is to prevent and reduce the SEX and/or labor trafficking of girls, young women, and gender expansive people of color ages 12- 25, particularly black young people and those who have experienced migration/ immigration. Through this nationally scoped project (service area), its purpose is to create training and resources to expand the skills of category 1 grantees and other stakeholders working to prevent trafficking of black girls and young women (intended beneficiaries). Primary activities to achieve this purpose include: 1) completing individual baseline assessments for category 1 grantees; 2) CO-creating TTA plans with category 1 grantees based on strengths and needs identified in the baseline assessment; 3) providing TTA based on the needs of and trends across category 1 grantees; 4) convening a peer-to-peer learning community for category 1 grantees, local stakeholders, and non-OVC funded service providers; 5) developing online/written resources, tools, and trainings addressing prevention and early intervention specifically related to black girls/young women and gender expansive young people, as well as young people with experiences of migration; 6) hosting annual grantee meeting for all category 1 grantees; and 7) submitting financial and programmatic reports in justgrants. Expected outcomes include % of TA recipients that implement new/improved practices and % of training attendees that increase knowledge. Partner and subrecipient, rian immigrant center, bring their experience and connection to stakeholders in the immigration field and expertise providing legal services, resources, and support to newcomers. Youth collaboratory also partners with other national TTA providers that share strategies and disseminate best practices, and its girls action board, who are consultants paid to use their lived expertise to inform and provide TTA.