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    Human Trafficking Task Force

    Led by Councilman Jim Waring with co-chair Sarah Suggs of the O'Connor House, the Task Force was created in December 2013 by the Phoenix City Council to establish the City of Phoenix as a model in addressing and combating human trafficking.

    To meet this goal, Phoenix has adopted and implemented The Compass Plan, a five-year roadmap to eradicate human trafficking. 

    Phoenix Starfish Place

    Phoenix St​arfish Place is one of the nation's first model for public housing for victims of Human Trafficking. It is a 15-unit property, placing Section 8 Projects Based Vouchers used for victims of Human Trafficking. Services provided include support gro​ups and skill trainings for the woman and their children, as well as prevention programs.