Date
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
Poinciana
Name
The Power of Partnership: Participatory Action Research & Community-Driven Solutions
Track
Research and Lived Experience
Speakers
Kailey Carter, BRIGHT / Trafficking in Persons Lab
Shelly Wagers, University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Shelly Wagers, University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Description
🗳️ Check in/out of this workshop
(for social worker CE credit only)
✏️ Workshop survey
(not required but appreciated)
This workshop highlights the importance of collaboration in combating human trafficking through Participatory Action Research, with a case study of the BRIGHT Project. Participants will learn about BRIGHT, a secure resource referral network enhancing collaboration efforts in Florida. The session includes a live demonstration of BRIGHT's functionalities, insights on replicating the project through Participatory Action Research strategies and how to develop victim-centered response models based on lived experiences and community needs.