What Collaborative to End Human Trafficking does

The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit backbone organization founded in 2007 by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. It serves as the coordinating entity for Cuyahoga County's Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, uniting 75+ partner organizations across healthcare, housing, education, public safety, labor, legal services, and community-based sectors under the Greater Cleveland Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking. The Collaborative does not provide direct survivor services; instead, it convenes partners, develops shared frameworks (including the Prevention Spectrum), delivers CEU-accredited training (Fundamentals 101, Human Trafficking 102, and specialized organizational curricula), runs public awareness campaigns (Humans Over Human Trafficking, Prevention Starts Now), and facilitates the Survivor Advisory Committee that co-facilitates 83% of training delivery.

The organization operates three primary revenue streams: individual donations at tiered levels ($50 to $1,000+), state and federal grant funding (including advocacy that contributed to preserving $9 million in Ohio's FY26-27 budget for member-organization survivor services), and free training programs that function as demand generation and coalition-building infrastructure rather than revenue-generating products. The Not a Number prevention education initiative, launched in partnership with Love146 and 12 youth-serving organizations, is extending reach into K-12 prevention education with a projected 1,500+ youth served in the 2026-2027 school year. Technology use is limited to a self-service training registration portal (coalitionmanager.org) and a searchable Service Directory of regional survivor service providers; the organization is not a technology product company. The team is led by President & CEO Kirsti Mouncey, with Chief Collaboration Officer Eric Matheny, Director of Education & Training Carolyn Arny, and Director of Advocacy & Communications Margaret Thresher.

Name

Collaborative to End Human Trafficking

Legal name

Collaborative to End Human Trafficking

Website

https://collabtoendht.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is a Cleveland, Ohio-based nonprofit backbone organization founded in 2007 that coordinates Cuyahoga County's 75+ organization anti-trafficking coalition, delivering survivor-informed training, public awareness campaigns, and statewide policy advocacy to prevent human trafficking across Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Anti-trafficking coalition
• Human trafficking prevention
• Survivor support services
• Community coalition building
• Prevention education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: State budget line items supporting anti-trafficking services. The organization contributed to preserving $9 million in statewide funding for survivor services in Ohio's FY26-27 budget. Funding supported member organizations including Asian Services in Action, Bellefaire JCB, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Freedom a la Cart, Gracehaven, Harriet Tubman Movement, MetroHealth, and RAHAB Ministries.
2. Individual Donations: Donations solicited at tiered levels: $50 for youth/family prevention outreach, $100 for survivor-centered advocacy and leadership, $250 for Survivor Empowerment Fund (rent, food, transportation), $500 for coordinated community response, $1,000+ for long-term systems change. Accepted via online portal, mail, stock gifts, and matching gifts.
3. Training Programs (Free with CEU): Free Fundamentals of Human Trafficking 101 virtual training (1.5 CEUs) and Human Trafficking 102 advanced training (1.5 CEUs, limited to 60 participants). Specialized trainings for organizations on topics including Trauma Informed Care, Building a Trauma Informed Organization, Vicarious Trauma & Resiliency Building, and Ethics. Contact-based scheduling for custom organizational sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking serves as the backbone organization for Cuyahoga County's Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, uniting 75+ partner organizations to deliver a coordinated community response. It provides free CEU-accredited training (Fundamentals 101 and 102), specialized organizational training on trauma-informed care, and implements evidence-informed prevention education curricula. The organization also convenes the Survivor Advisory Committee to embed lived experience in decision-making and coordinates public awareness campaigns.

Product overview

The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking is a nonprofit backbone organization serving Cuyahoga County's Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition (Greater Cleveland Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking), which unites 75+ partner organizations. The organization does not provide direct services but instead strengthens the infrastructure that allows partners to intervene earlier and respond more effectively. The core offerings include: coalition coordination through GCCRTHT; education and training programs (Fundamentals 101, Human Trafficking 102, and specialized organizational training); public awareness campaigns (Humans Over Human Trafficking and Prevention Starts Now); prevention education through the Not a Number curriculum implementation; the Prevention Spectrum Framework and Map; a Service Directory for survivor resources; a Community Ambassador Program; and survivor leadership through the Survivor Advisory Committee. The organization also hosts Ohio's annual Statewide Human Trafficking Advocacy Day. This is a service-based nonprofit organization, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Humans Over Human Trafficking (HOHT): A public awareness and engagement campaign that invites community members to take everyday actions to help end human trafficking. Through this initiative, 5,223 individuals pledged action.

Products and services

• Fundamentals of Human Trafficking 101 Training
• Human Trafficking 102: Advanced Identification & Survivor-Informed Response Training
• Specialized Training for Organizations
• Not a Number Prevention Education Curriculum Implementation
• Service Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,277 professionals and community members trained; 49% increase in training reach; 54 specialized trainings delivered in one year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

73 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asian Services in ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner serving Asian community members. Also member of Not a Number prevention education initiative to reach 1,500+ youth. Received state funding to expand programming for survivors.
• Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing mental health and addiction services perspective. Contributes to coordinated response framework for survivors with co-occurring disorders.
• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner contributing clinical expertise and healthcare services to trafficking survivors. Dara Krueger, Executive Director of International Marketing, serves on the Collaborative's Board of Directors.
• MetroHealth SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing trauma-informed healthcare. Received state funding to expand programming for survivors. Part of coordinated countywide response.
• University HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing healthcare services including pediatric care through UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.
• Cleveland Rape Crisis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Co-facilitates trainings including Safeguarding Youth with the Collaborative. Partner in Not a Number prevention education initiative. Nicole McKinney-Johnson, President & CEO, serves on Leadership Council. Received state funding for survivor programming.
• Bellefaire JCB (Jewish Children's Bureau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing homeless and missing youth services. Leadership Council member representing key systems. Received state funding to expand survivor programming. Partner in Not a Number prevention education initiative.
• Canopy Child Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Jennifer Johnson, President & CEO, serves on Leadership Council. Partner in Not a Number prevention education initiative reaching 1,500+ youth.
• The CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Dawnya Underwood, Executive Director, serves on Leadership Council. Operates H.O.P.E. Campus with dedicated beds for trafficking-affected girls. Partner in Not a Number prevention education initiative.
• Cuyahoga County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Sheriff Harold A. Pretel serves on Leadership Council. Part of Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. Contributes law enforcement perspective to coordinated response.
• Cleveland Division of PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner contributing law enforcement perspective. Deputy Chief Ali Pillow addressed role of law enforcement in combating trafficking during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Part of multidisciplinary response.
• Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing prosecutorial perspective on human trafficking cases. Part of coordinated response with law enforcement and victim services.
• The Legal Aid Society of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing legal advocacy and victim compensation assistance to trafficking survivors.
• Case Western Reserve University (Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and academic partner. Professor Daniel J. Flannery serves on Board of Directors. Kirsti Mouncey is Adjunct Professor and was inducted into Hall of Achievements. Partnership enables research and academic credibility.
• Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Not a Number prevention education initiative member. Key system for identifying at-risk youth and coordinating child welfare response to trafficking.
• Cuyahoga County Executive's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty leadership partner. Sabrina Roberts, Senior Advisor of Partnerships and Engagement, serves on Leadership Council. County Executive Chris Ronayne proclaimed Human Trafficking Prevention Month and supports coordinated response.
• City of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner. Mayor Justin Bibb issued Human Trafficking Prevention Month proclamation. Deputy Chief Ali Pillow participated in prevention activities.
• Harriet Tubman MovementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing services to trafficking survivors. Received state funding to expand programming.
• Freedom a la CartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing workforce development and support services for survivors. Received state funding to expand programming.
• RAHAB MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing services to trafficking survivors. Received state funding to expand programming.
• The Junior League of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner contributing volunteer resources and community engagement expertise.
• LGBT Community Center of Greater ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Phyllis Harris, Executive Director, serves on Leadership Council. Addresses disproportionate impact of trafficking on LGBTQ+ youth.
• Jordan Community Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Tenisha Gant-Watson, President & CEO, serves on Leadership Council.
• Beech BrookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Not a Number prevention education initiative member providing child and family services.
• Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Joseph Savarise, President & CEO, serves on Leadership Council. Addresses trafficking in hospitality industry.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Cleveland Field OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner addressing labor trafficking and employment-related exploitation.
• Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement task force partner. 24/7 hotline: 216-433-6085. Coordinates rapid response and investigation.
• U.S. Attorney's Office, N.D. OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal prosecution partner addressing human trafficking cases across Northern District of Ohio.
• Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner. Mary Kate Waggoner serves as Anti-Human Trafficking Victim Advocate. Collaborative participates in Trafficking in Persons Commission. Speaker at Ohio Advocacy Day.
• Equality OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner addressing LGBTQ+ community vulnerabilities to trafficking.
• Love146coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing the Not a Number evidence-informed child trafficking prevention curriculum. Erin Williamson, Chief Programs & Strategy Officer, partnered on the initiative. 12 organizations certified to deliver curriculum to 1,500+ youth.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office on Trafficking in Persons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing funding for Not a Number facilitator certification through NHTTAC (National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center). Partnership enables evidence-informed prevention education delivery.
• BrokawcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative agency partner that developed the Humans Over Human Trafficking public awareness campaign. Joe McLaughlin, Director of Strategic and Client Relations, helped launch the campaign. Created dignity-driven messaging and campaign assets.
• Cleveland State University (Criminology Research Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Dr. Rachel Lovell leading validated systemwide screening tool implementation across child welfare, healthcare, and juvenile justice. Partnership enables data-driven prevention and evidence-based policy.
• Shared Hope InternationalcoreOthersNational advocacy organization providing Ohio's 2025 Report Card (F grade). Collaborative uses findings to advocate for policy reform including mandating prevention education, prohibiting criminalization of minors, and requiring trafficking-specific training for law enforcement.
• Sisters of Notre Dame of the United StatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based coalition partner contributing to community-wide prevention efforts.
• Providence HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing child welfare services.
• Pathway Caring for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing child and family services.
• Salvation Army of Greater ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing emergency services, housing, and social services to survivors.
• Baldwin Wallace UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner contributing academic perspective to coalition.
• Ursuline CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner contributing academic perspective to coalition.
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner addressing transportation vulnerabilities that can enable trafficking.
• Women’s Recovery CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing recovery services that address co-occurring substance use disorders common among trafficking survivors.
• YWCA of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing gender-specific services to women and families affected by trafficking.
• Cuyahoga County Board of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partner contributing health systems perspective to coordinated response.
• Cuyahoga County Juvenile CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner. Honorable Brendan J. Sheehan, Administrative and Presiding Judge, serves on Board of Directors. Addresses system-involved youth vulnerability to trafficking.
• Cuyahoga County Witness Victim Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing victim services and support within criminal justice system.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner addressing vulnerability of individuals with developmental disabilities to trafficking.
• Care Alliance Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center partner providing primary care to underserved populations including trafficking survivors.
• Signature HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing behavioral health and integrated care services.
• Moore Counseling & Mediation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Leadership Council member. Dr. Martina Moore, President & CEO, serves on Leadership Council.
• Empowered NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing peer support and empowerment services.
• Thrive Peer SupportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing peer support services.
• SMART Recovery USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing addiction recovery support.
• SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner focused on preventing exploitation of adolescents.
• Strong Hands UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing community-based services.
• Renee Jones Empowerment CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing empowerment services.
• Cleveland Hope ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing hope and support services.
• Abolition BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise coalition partner providing workforce opportunities for survivors.
• Hope Meadows FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing supportive housing and community services.
• Rotary Club of StrongsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partner contributing community engagement and volunteer resources.
• National Council of Jewish WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization partner contributing to community-wide prevention efforts.
• The Village NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and Not a Number prevention education initiative member providing child welfare services.
• Cleveland Municipal CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner providing specialized court docket for trafficking-related cases.
• Educational Service Center of Northeast OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner supporting school-based prevention education initiatives.
• Ohio Department of Youth ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner addressing juvenile justice-involved youth vulnerability to trafficking.
• Ohio Department of Public Safety - Investigative UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement partner contributing investigative resources.
• U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner contributing to trafficking investigations.
• Office of Congressman David JoyceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal legislative partner contributing to policy advocacy.
• Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network partner coordinating child advocacy center services.
• City of North OlmstedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuburban municipal partner contributing to community-wide response.
• Aloft Cleveland DowntownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality sector partner addressing trafficking in hotel/lodging industry.
• Destination ClevelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism/convention bureau partner contributing to community awareness.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polaris: Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and runs a coordinated response model similar to the Collaborative's, including training, survivor support referrals, and policy advocacy — directly comparable in mission and program mix.
• A21 Campaign: A21 is an international anti-trafficking organization that runs awareness campaigns, prevention education, and survivor aftercare programs — directly comparable in mission and multi-channel public awareness approach (similar to Humans Over Human Trafficking).
• Love146: Love146 provides the Not a Number prevention curriculum the Collaborative is implementing, and runs survivor aftercare and prevention education programs — directly comparable in youth prevention education and survivor support.
• Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST): CAST is a Los Angeles-based anti-trafficking coalition that provides client services, training, and policy advocacy — directly comparable to the Collaborative's survivor-centered, training-focused, and policy-influencing approach.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): GEMS provides survivor-centered services, education, and leadership development for girls and young women survivors of commercial sexual exploitation — directly comparable in survivor-led programming and youth-focused intervention.
• Freedom Network USA: Freedom Network USA is a coalition of survivor service providers and anti-trafficking organizations coordinating training, advocacy, and member services — directly comparable to the Collaborative's coalition convening role.
• ECPAT-USA: ECPAT-USA focuses on the prevention of child sex trafficking and exploitation through policy advocacy, training, and coalition-building — a direct peer in advocacy, training, and child trafficking prevention.
• Shared Hope International: Shared Hope International issues state Report Cards (including Ohio's F grade referenced by the Collaborative) and advocates for state-level legal reform, training, and prevention — a direct peer in anti-trafficking policy advocacy and coalition coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Thorn: Thorn builds technology and runs campaigns to combat child sexual exploitation, with significant national scope and resources — an incumbent in the broader anti-trafficking space with overlapping mission on child trafficking prevention.

Emerging players

• Covenant House: Covenant House provides shelter and services for homeless and trafficking-affected youth across multiple U.S. cities — comparable in youth trafficking survivor support, though its scale and direct-service model are broader than the Collaborative's coalition-convening role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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