Survivor Advisory Committee (SAC) Member
Position Type: Paid Advisory Committee Member
Compensation: (see Compensation section below)
Term Length: One year (with possibility of renewal)
Eligibility: Survivors of human trafficking, age 18+
About the Survivor Advisory Committee
The Survivor Advisory Committee (SAC) is a paid advisory body made up of individuals with lived experience of human trafficking. The SAC members provide expert insight and recommendations to the STOP Human Trafficking Task Force to ensure survivor voices meaningfully inform decision-making, systems change, and community responses.
We are committed to creating a space that is equitable, accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, where survivors’ knowledge and expertise are respected and valued.
Once the SAC is formed, members will come together to shape the committee’s purpose, guiding principles, and objectives.
The task force intends for this committee to have three members.
Role of the Survivor Advisory Committee
SAC members provide guidance and recommendations related to:
- Strategic planning and priority setting
- Program development and evaluation
- Policy and systems advocacy
- Training materials for professionals and partners
- Public awareness and outreach campaigns
Members contribute lived-experience expertise to help improve policies, practices, and outcomes for survivors. Disclosure of/or about the details of your personal experience of human trafficking is not required.
Eligibility
Membership is open to individuals who:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Have lived experience of human trafficking
- Experience with Victim Service Provider and Law Enforcement responses to human trafficking
- Committed to engaging in productive conversation to inform positive changes
- Willingness to hear a variety of perspectives and collaborate in an advisory setting
- No prior advisory or committee experience is required
Commitment
SAC members are expected to:
- Attend meetings regularly
- Participate actively and respectfully in discussions
- Share perspectives in ways that support constructive dialogue
- Contribute to committee recommendations and activities
- Participation expectations will be clearly communicated, and flexibility will be built in whenever possible.
Meetings
- Frequency: The SAC will meet quarterly.
- Format: Meetings may be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, based on accessibility needs and member preferences
- Location: If in person, meetings will take place in safe, accessible, and convenient locations. The SAC will provide input to the task force on meeting locations.
- Structure:
- Meetings will have an agenda shared in advance
- Meeting facilitation will support open discussion and meaningful participation
- Time will be allocated for check-ins and attention to members’ emotional well-being
- Facilitation:
- Meetings will be facilitated in a trauma-informed manner, prioritizing safety, respect, and shared power
- Facilitation may be shared between task force leadership and SAC members to support leadership development
- Support:
- Breaks will be built into longer meetings
- External support resources will be available to members as needed
Compensation
SAC members will be compensated for their time and expertise, recognizing the value of lived experience, subject matter expertise and advisory labor.
- Compensation details: $80.00
- Payment processes will be explained clearly and designed to minimize administrative burden
Term of Service
Members will serve through Sept. 30, 2027, subject to funding availability. If funding remains available, members may serve one additional term. Terms will be staggered to preserve continuity while welcoming new perspectives.
Confidentiality
All members are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect:
- The privacy and safety of fellow members
- Sensitive information shared during committee meetings and activities
- The schedules and location of participants during meetings
Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
We strongly encourage survivors from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, including individuals who face barriers related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, language, or geography.
The SAC and selection process are designed to:
- Reduce barriers to participation
- Provide accommodation and support at every stage
- Minimize re-traumatization and prioritize participant choice and control
Selection Criteria
SAC members will be selected through a transparent process based on their qualifications and ability to contribute to the committee. Selection will consider:
- Interest in the SAC’s role in supporting the task force
- Relevant lived or professional experience
- Commitment to working collaboratively
- Ability to contribute constructively to discussions and activities
- Recruitment will seek survivors with a range of perspectives, including experiences with sex or labor trafficking and differences in age at the time of exploitation, race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and geographic location.
- Selection will consider each applicant’s strengths, communication style, willingness to collaborate, and commitment to the committee’s shared work.
- Lived experience is central, but applicants will be considered for what they can contribute, not solely for what they have experienced.
Conflicts of Interest and Disqualifiers
- Applicants should not currently be a part of the STOP Human Trafficking Task Force leadership.
- Applicants cannot be related to or in a personal relationship with STOP Human Trafficking Task Force partners that could influence committee decisions.
- Applicants cannot be the subject of an active criminal investigation or pending criminal charges.
- Applicants should provide reference letters from local law enforcement or victim service Providers. No prior advisory or committee experience is required.
How to Apply
Complete the form below to express your interest in joining the council. A member of our team will follow up with you regarding next steps.