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The Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative is a diverse group of Stakeholders working in a collaborative effort to combat both Sex and Labor Trafficking in the City of Baltimore.
The BCHTC Works by:
Raising awareness through education, law enforcement training, and media campaigns
Supporting both State and Federal investigations and prosecutions of Traffickers
Supporting human trafficking survivors by providing them access to quality services through a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach
The Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative was started in December of 2017. The Collaborative is a diverse group of stakeholders working together to stop human trafficking across the City of Baltimore.
The Collaborative is made up of stakeholders from the Mayor’s Office, City Council members, law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, judiciary, city and state agencies, health care professionals, victim service professionals, and more. The collaborative operates under the umbrella of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, which was started in 2007.
MEET THE CHAIRS
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
BCHTC Co-Chair
Baltimore City Council District 10
phylicia.porter@baltimorecity.gov
Tom Stack
Tom Stack
BCHTC Co-Chair
Anti-Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Response Manager, MONSE
thomas.stack@baltimorecity.gov
The Baltimore City Human Trafficking Collaborative has five active subcommittees:
Victim Services | Public Awareness | Law Enforcement | Medical | Legislative
Victim Services Committee: assesses the capacity of Baltimore City victim/survivor services to assist people who have been impacted by human trafficking.
Sherry Jones
Sherry Jones
Co-Chair
ICJ Commissioner Deputy Compact Administrator, Department of Juvenile Justice
sherry.jones@maryland.gov
Caryn Dayhoff
Caryn Dayhoff
Co-Chair
Senior Youth Services Coordinator
Asylee Women Enterprise
Caryn@asyleewomen.org
Public Awareness Committee: focuses on outreach and education, bringing awareness to the public indications of human trafficking as well as how to prevent/combat human trafficking in your community. Additionally, we provide vital educational resources to professionals and the general public.
Kimberly Sauer
Kimberly Sauer
Chair
Chief of Staff/Director of Policy
The Office of Baltimore City Councilman Paris Gray
kimberly.sauer@baltimorecity.gov
Law Enforcement Committee: dedicated to supporting all Investigative issues involving Human Trafficking connecting to the Baltimore City area. The group currently hosts local, state, and federal investigators, local and federal prosecutors, and other supporting agencies likely to identify or protect potential victims of human trafficking. Attendees share their experiences, insights, and current trends in the fight against human trafficking.
John J. Inhgam
John J. Inhgam
Chair
Human Trafficking Coordinator
Baltimore City State’s Attorney's Office
jingham@stattorney.org
Medical Committee: tasked to bring together Champions from over 13 hospitals to better enable medical staff and EMS to: screen for and create awareness of human trafficking; create policies and professional development models for training staff; and promote the Blue Dot Human Trafficking Model of care for referral and model response for victim care.
Debbie Holbrook
Co-Chair
Director Forensic Nursing
Mercy Medical Center
dholbrook@mdmercy.com
Lt. Colleen Lull
Lt. Colleen Lull
Co-Chair
EMS Division, Training Section, ALS Coordinator
Baltimore City Fire Department
colleen.lull@baltimorecity.gov
Legislative Committee: The Legislative subcommittee researches, drafts, proposes and passes legislation that focuses on protecting victims/survivors of human trafficking, guides best practices, and addresses current trends/challenges through policy & legislation at a local level.
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
Councilwoman Phylicia Porter
Co-Chair
Baltimore City Council District 10
phylicia.porter@baltimorecity.gov
Kimberly Sauer
Kimberly Sauer
Co-Chair
Chief of Staff/Director of Policy
The Office of Baltimore City Councilman Paris Gray
kimberly.sauer@baltimorecity.gov
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