Case Study: Human Trafficking Research & Analysis
As a freelance volunteer for an anti-human trafficking nonprofit, I track relevant legislation, contribute research-based blog posts, update annual statistics, and assigned and edited blog contributions.
Advocacy Tools:
Legislative Tracker and Bill Analysis
Pennsylvania’s Anti-Human Trafficking Bills
Research Blogs & Handouts:
National and State Human Trafficking Statistics: 2024 Update
Updated National and State Human Trafficking Statistics
Overview of The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report
The 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Elevating Survivors in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Sex Trafficking in the Illicit Massage Industry
Blogs:
National and State Human Trafficking Statistics from 2020 (editor)
The Importance of Language for Anti-Human Trafficking (editor)
The Unmet Need for Survivor Long-Term Housing (project manager and editor)
Case Study: Longform Policy Report & Supporting Publications
As a policy analyst at a national child welfare reform nonprofit, I embarked on a year-long project researching the educational barriers facing children in foster care. In collaboration with the policy, communications, and government affairs team, I authored a policy report of legislative recommendations, an attendant fact sheet, multiple opinion editorials, and legislative bill drafts.
Policy Report: Closing the Educational Gap for Children in Foster Care
Editorials:
Closing Educational Gap for Children in Foster Care
Fact Sheets, Testimony Drafts, and Legislative Analysis: Internal documents for legislative distribution, specifically highlighting portions of the educational report that aligned with proposed legislation.
Case Study: Justice Policy & Human Trafficking Research & Analysis
As an independent contractor Research Fellow, I contributed routine policy and bill analysis, data management, and policy writing on criminal and juvenile justice reform.
Policy Backgrounder: Backgrounder: Juvenile Justice Reform
Talking Points: Juvenile Justice Reform
Investigative Report & Database Management: How Pa. Governments Use Tax Dollars to Pay Associations to Lobby
Fact Sheet: Reforms for a Smarter Probation System and Safer Streets
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