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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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Nov
10
Mon
2025
Nov 10 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
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Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
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Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
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Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
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The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
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Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
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FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
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PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
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Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
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A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 10 @ 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm
Autism Live: Daily webcasts are streamed throughout April.
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Nov
11
Tue
2025
Nov 11 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Nov 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Emotional Awareness
with Mark Parrish
Tuesday 1–2PM PT
This is a mutual support group for all kinds of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Focus is on tools & solutions.
Click link below to attend group. You will be asked to register on ZOOM. It’s free and fast!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduutqj8oG9dM3f_LWRw6axSbrtED5Rdd
ZOOM Meeting ID:820 1254 4213
Nov
12
Wed
2025
Nov 12 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
13
Thu
2025
Nov 13 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
14
Fri
2025
Nov 14 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
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Nov
15
Sat
2025
Nov 15 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
16
Sun
2025
Nov 16 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
17
Mon
2025
Nov 17 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FOUR AGREEMENTS
with Lara Jones
Mondays, 1-2PM PT
A group where we study books designed to expand consciousness, such as “The Four Agreements”, and “The power of Now.”
In order to avoid confusion, you will not be able to log on if you are more than 15 minutes late.
Click link below to attend group. You will be asked to register on ZOOM. It’s free and fast!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcO6uqDwpHtxzABLYhLgC4y1-BFw0wKYM#/registration
ZOOM Meeting ID: 846 7766 7348
One-on-One Peer Phone Support
Peer Support Specialists available from 10am to 6pm PST seven days a week.
CALL 971-718-8669
Resource Navigation
Get Assistance applying for PHP, Housing, Shelters, etc.
CALL 971-900-8926
Nov 17 @ 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm
Autism Live: Daily webcasts are streamed throughout April.
You can access the webcasts here: autism-live.com.
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Nov
18
Tue
2025
Nov 18 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Emotional Awareness
with Mark Parrish
Tuesday 1–2PM PT
This is a mutual support group for all kinds of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Focus is on tools & solutions.
Click link below to attend group. You will be asked to register on ZOOM. It’s free and fast!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduutqj8oG9dM3f_LWRw6axSbrtED5Rdd
ZOOM Meeting ID:820 1254 4213
Nov
19
Wed
2025
Nov 19 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
20
Thu
2025
Nov 20 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
21
Fri
2025
Nov 21 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
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Nov
22
Sat
2025
Nov 22 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
23
Sun
2025
Nov 23 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
24
Mon
2025
Nov 24 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FOUR AGREEMENTS
with Lara Jones
Mondays, 1-2PM PT
A group where we study books designed to expand consciousness, such as “The Four Agreements”, and “The power of Now.”
In order to avoid confusion, you will not be able to log on if you are more than 15 minutes late.
Click link below to attend group. You will be asked to register on ZOOM. It’s free and fast!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcO6uqDwpHtxzABLYhLgC4y1-BFw0wKYM#/registration
ZOOM Meeting ID: 846 7766 7348
One-on-One Peer Phone Support
Peer Support Specialists available from 10am to 6pm PST seven days a week.
CALL 971-718-8669
Resource Navigation
Get Assistance applying for PHP, Housing, Shelters, etc.
CALL 971-900-8926
Nov 24 @ 10:38 pm – 11:38 pm
Autism Live: Daily webcasts are streamed throughout April.
You can access the webcasts here: autism-live.com.
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Nov
25
Tue
2025
Nov 25 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Nov 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Emotional Awareness
with Mark Parrish
Tuesday 1–2PM PT
This is a mutual support group for all kinds of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Focus is on tools & solutions.
Click link below to attend group. You will be asked to register on ZOOM. It’s free and fast!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduutqj8oG9dM3f_LWRw6axSbrtED5Rdd
ZOOM Meeting ID:820 1254 4213
Nov
26
Wed
2025
Nov 26 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
—
National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
—
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
—
Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
—
Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
—
OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
—
Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
—
The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
—
Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
—
FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
—
PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
—
PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
—
National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
—
Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
—
A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
—
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
-
Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
-
People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
-
Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
-
No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
-
Low or no pay
-
One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
-
Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
-
Feel they are in debt to someone
-
Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
-
Fear of police/authorities
-
Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
-
Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
-
Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
-
Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
-
Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
Nov
27
Thu
2025
Nov 27 all-day
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
-
Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
-
Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
-
Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
-
Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
-
Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
-
Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
-
12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
-
13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
-
29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
-
Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – Trafficking Survivors – Resources – Articles – Peer Support
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Toll Free Phone:
1-888-373-7888
Text:
“Help” or “Info” to 233733 (BeFree)
Live chat:
Referral directory:
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National Survivor Network has Peer to Peer Mentors: https://
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
Sex Trafficking Prevention and Intervention Organizations
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Call to Safety Line (Portland, Oregon)
Phone: 503.235.5333
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
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Multnomah County Resources andHotline for victims / survivors:
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OREGON RESOURCE LIST (PDF) for Survivors
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Rebecca Bender (Grants Pass, OR)
Resources Page
REBECCA BENDER IS CEO OF THE REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE AND FOUNDER OF ELEVATE ACADEMY
Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.
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The U.S. INSTITUTE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAUNCHED
PROJECT: REACH OUT
TO REACH AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS.
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Project REACH
Phone: (617) 232–1303 ex. 211
Fax: (617) 232-1280
Email: [email protected]
http://www.traumacenter.org/
General Scope: Project REACH provides consultation and brief mental health services to trafficking victims throughout the United States. Project REACH provides case consultation to local health providers regarding individuals who have been trafficked, offering expertise on trauma and mental health to local providers.
UPDATE: The Trauma Center at JRI has closed. In 2017 Dr. Bessel van der Kolk was terminated due to allegations of creating a hostile environment that allowed the then ED to engage in abusive practices.
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FREE Training Video (Signup Required / eCourse) Utilizing Telehealth in Identifying and Resourcing Trafficking Victims
https://www.
US National Office for Victims of Crime
Upcoming events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events
On-demand events at:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/on-
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PREVENTING RETRAUMATIZATION: A MACRO SOCIAL WORK APPROACH
https://www.socialworker.com/
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PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT TOOLKIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING:A WORK IN PROGRESS
https://fspeel.org/wp-content/
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National Human Trafficking Training & Technical Assistance Center Publications
Peer Support Groups Exploratory Brief
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
CONDUCTING SEEKING SAFETY PEER LED PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SUD
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Peer-Led Support Groups: Overview of the Empirical Research and Implications for Individuals Who Have Experienced Trafficking and Substance Use Disorder (Overview, Peer Support Outcomes, etc.)
https://static1.squarespace.
Toolkit for Building Survivor-Informed Organizations (February 2018)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Definition, Best Practices, and Recommendations (October 2017)
https://nhttac.acf.hhs.gov/
Survivor-Informed Practice: Self-Guided Assessment Tool (October 2017)
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Human Trafficking Task Force eGuide: Using a Trauma Informed Approach
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A WAY OUT – 23 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF DV / SEXUAL ASSAULT
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HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Spot the signs – several flyers:
Report a concern:
To report a concern of human trafficking or modern slavery
Call (615) 356-0946 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
or email: [email protected]
For general information:
USA
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
P.O. Box 280365
Nashville, TN 37228
(+1) 615-356-0946
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Central Time)
Visit this link for more information and resources:
Upcoming events including a business lunch and learn, a conference and more:
Spot the signs (further details at this link):
[POTENTIAL] INDICATORS OF MODERN SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
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Houses or flats with too many people, all picked up or dropped off at the same time
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People who seem scared, confused or have untreated injuries
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Few or no documents, or someone else in control of their documents / passport
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No control over their own post/mail, no phone or phone held by someone else
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Low or no pay
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One person speaking on behalf of many others, who may avoid eye contact or conversation
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Lights on at workplaces at strange times – are people living there?
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Feel they are in debt to someone
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Limited freedom of movement and dependency on others
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Fear of police/authorities
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Fear of a trafficker, believing their life or families’ lives are at risk if they escape or complain
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Anxious and unwilling to tell others about their situation
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Poor health, malnutrition or untreated dental conditions
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Bruising; signs of other physical or psychological trauma including anxiety, confusion, memory loss
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Less often, someone believing they are being controlled through witchcraft
Note: Those affected are unlikely to self-identify as a ‘victim’ and may not realize or accept they are being controlled
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ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all.
For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work. These households are ALICE – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses.
ALICE households:
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Span all races, ages, ethnicities, and abilities, though households of color are disproportionately ALICE
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Include workers whose wages cannot keep up with the rising cost of goods and services
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Often include those who are working two or more jobs and still cannot pay their bills
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Include family members who need care and assistance, which makes it harder for their caregivers to find adequate work
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Live paycheck to paycheck and are forced to make impossible choices: pay the rent or buy food, receive medical care or pay for child care, pay utility bills or put gas in the car
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Are part of every community nationwide
Oregon Overview
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in Oregon. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of Oregon’s 1,712,073 households in 2022…
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12% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
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33% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
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Together, 45% of households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). In 2019, 702,805 households in Oregon were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022, that number had changed to 764,160. Use the buttons below to switch between ALICE data over time by number and percentage.
FOR MORE, VISIT THE OREGON OVERVIEW PAGE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Oregon
National Overview — 2022
United For ALICE calculates the cost of household essentials for all counties in the U.S. These costs, outlined in the Household Survival Budget, are calculated for various household sizes and compositions.
Of the 128,946,680 households in the U.S. in 2022…
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13% earned below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
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29% were ALICE, in households that earned above the FPL but not enough to afford the basics in the communities where they live
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Together, 42% of households in the U.S. were below the ALICE Threshold (poverty + ALICE divided by total households)
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures, it also spurred temporary expansion of public assistance through pandemic relief measures (which then reverted to pre-pandemic levels in 2022). Before the pandemic, in 2019, 49,791,793 households were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2022 that number had changed to 54,345,006 .
ARE YOU ALICE?
ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool Comparing Household Costs and Income
Across the U.S., over 40% of households are struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level, and households that are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
With income above the Federal Poverty Level, ALICE households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance but are still unable to cover basic household expenses. The ALICE Income Status Tool calculates these expenses: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
The Tool then compares ALICE Household Survival Budget costs to income, tailored by location and household composition, to determine if a household is Poverty-Level, ALICE, or Above the ALICE Threshold. To find out if you are ALICE where you live use the link below.
Click Here to Use ALICE Budget and Income Status Tool
ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
The ALICE Household Survival Budget estimates the minimum cost of household necessities (housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology) plus taxes, and a contingency fund (miscellaneous) equal to 10% of the budget.
Use this tool to view the ALICE Household Survival Budget in your County for additional household combinations, or to compare to counties in ALICE Partner States. Select up to 6 adults (including those under and over 65 years of age) and up to 6 children (under 18 years of age).
CLICK Here to USE the ALICE Household Survival Budget Calculator
United For ALICE Wage Tool
Exploring the Impact of Wage Levels and Occupations on ALICE
In 2022, 42% of U.S. households were struggling to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and households who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses.
While cost of living varies considerably from one state, region, and county to another, a household’s ability to afford basic expenses also depends on how much they have an opportunity to earn. This tool provides insight into how different wage levels impact an ALICE household’s ability to afford a bare-bones budget.
The ALICE Wage Tool identifies the counties where a certain hourly wage can support the Household Survival Budget for a selected household type. For example, when selecting a wage of $9 per hour and a family of three (two workers, one child), the map shows that with two adults working full-time, year-round, $9 per hour cannot support basic household costs in any county in the U.S. At $14 per hour, two adults working full time, year-round can afford the Household Survival Budget in 53% of U.S. counties.
CLICK HERE TO USE THE ALICE WAGE TOOL
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