Who We Are

What Is the Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition?

The Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition (PATC) unites social service providers, government agencies, and law enforcement in a common effort to combat human trafficking throughout the Philadelphia region. By connecting these agencies into a single coordinated network, the coalition helps survivors reach the right support and a wide range of services. Covenant House Pennsylvania (CHPA) chairs the coalition, which was founded in 2005 and meets several times each year to push the fight against this critical issue forward.

Our Members

The coalition is always working to extend its reach. At present, PATC is especially interested in connecting with medical professionals and with individuals who can provide interpretation services at low or no cost. If you are a person or organization concerned about human trafficking and feel your skills or services could strengthen victim assistance, outreach, or advocacy, PATC invites you to reach out.

Our Future Plans

PATC's current priorities include broadening outreach to vulnerable populations and hosting training events for professionals who are likely to encounter or serve victims. Other projects in development include service protocols, a language bank, and a resource guide on trafficking in Philadelphia.

What We Do

Services To Victims

PATC works to coordinate an appropriate response to victims' needs and to open access to a broad range of services through a network of agencies equipped to help. Chaired by Covenant House Pennsylvania and founded in 2005, the coalition meets every other month to review efforts against human trafficking.

Services To Communities

In addition to direct victim support, the coalition strengthens the wider community through focused committees and training.

Training

Our training efforts focus on identifying training gaps within the coalition and community, preparing trainers to lead sessions, and sponsoring at least one training event for the entire coalition each year.

Our Committees

• Social Service — pinpoints service gaps for victims of human trafficking, works to close them, and reviews and updates victim service protocols.
• Outreach and Advocacy — identifies victims, raises awareness of human trafficking in our area, and advocates for victims' legislative needs at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Faith and Religious — partners with Philadelphia religious groups to raise awareness of human trafficking within their congregations and leads the Coalition's Fathers' Day Initiative.

Our Partners