“The Power of Community”: Video with Catherine Chen (Polaris)

Catherine Chen, CEO, of Polaris, shares her vision of how communities can work together to end human trafficking/forced labor.

Organization:

Polaris

https://polarisproject.org/

Social Innovator:

—

Issue Areas:

Building Cultural Awareness, Crisis Support Services, Human Services, Justice and Human Rights, Regulation and Legislation, Sexual Abuse and Assault

Problem-Solving Strategies:

Building Trust, Cultivating Collaborations, Leveraging Technology, Meeting People Where They Are At

Communities Served:

Not Community Specific

Locations Where The Organization Works:

United States

Notes:

Skoll Grantee

Date:

June 24, 2021

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