Current Projects
Prevalence Study
Eyes Up Appalachia, ONCAC and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio conducted an initial prevalence study of human trafficking in the Appalachian area.
The survey served to inform and allow us to empathize with the situation. Following the design thinking strategy and facilitated by Give Back Hack, we met in several stakeholders meetings to strategize next steps to address the findings. The meetings resulted in four themes around which we are preparing small prototypes to test - mobile, warm handoff for transition-age youth, social media/technology, and whole family. You can see the resulting social media project in the "Safe Person" tab on this site.
Strengthening Safety Nets: A Regional Call to Action for Vulnerable Youth
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May 20th marked a powerful moment of collaboration and commitment as SETICC hosted the culminating stakeholder meeting of their Safety Net Working Group at the scenic Burr Oak Lodge. The event brought together passionate advocates and professionals from Athens, Vinton, Hocking, Morgan, Perry, and Muskingum Counties to tackle a shared mission: “Strengthening Safety Nets: Collaborative Efforts for Vulnerable Youth.”
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What’s Next?
The energy and commitment in the room were undeniable. Many stakeholders expressed interest in continuing the work, and the group plans to reconvene in the coming months to refine these ideas and move toward implementation.
SETICC and its partners are building more than programs—they’re building hope, resilience, and a future where every child has a net to catch them. We welcome all to join with us in these efforts!
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For more, see SETICC's Blog.
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