Andrea Nichols’ Community Involvement
Andrea Nichols, a Steering Committee member of the HTCN, has been actively involved with community organizations in St. Louis and Missouri, where she has conducted comprehensive needs assessments, service inventories, and demographic data analyses related to human trafficking.
Relevant Publications:
- Preble, K.M., Nichols, A.J., & Cox, A. (2020). Labor Trafficking in Missouri: Revelations from a Statewide Needs Assessment. Journal of Human Trafficking. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322705.2020.1855900
- Preble, K.M., Nichols, A. J., & Owens, M. (2021). Assets and Logic: Proposing an evidenced-based strategic partnership model for anti-trafficking response. Journal of Human Trafficking. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322705.2021.1899525
- Preble, K.M., Nichols, A.J., & Cox, A. (2022). Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking: Results from a Needs Assessment in a Midwestern State. Public Health Reports
- Nichols, A.J., Preble, K.M., & Cox, A. (2022). A State-Level Analysis of Demographic Characteristics and Sex Trafficking Experiences of Survivors. Journal of Human Trafficking
- Nichols, A.J., Preble, K.M. (2022). A Method to Develop a Statewide Resource Guide, Needs Assessment, and Service Inventory to Respond to Human Trafficking. Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/dignity/vol7/iss3/4
- Nichols, A.J. & Preble, K.M., Cox, A., Nichols, E., Amann, W. (2023). An Examination of Sex Trafficking by Race and Ethnicity in the State of Missouri on State and Local Levels: Implications for Anti-Oppressive Practice. Journal of Human Trafficking. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322705.2023.2225993
Annamaria Szakonyi’s Community Involvement
Annamaria Szakonyi, a Steering Committee member of HTCN, is embarking on community-based initiatives aimed at enhancing security awareness for vulnerable populations in the St. Louis area, including foster homes and women’s shelters. Recognizing the importance of digital safety, she plans to develop training programs to educate these groups on how to stay safe online. Annamaria is exploring partnerships with various organizations to provide digital and technology skills training to survivors of trafficking and other vulnerable populations. Her goal is to facilitate reintegration by equipping individuals with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world safely and effectively, thereby empowering them to rebuild their lives with greater confidence and security.