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Central Valley Against Human Trafficking provides awareness, training, technical assistance, and adv Fresno EOC Sanctuary was awarded a federal grant from U.S.

Central Valley Against Human Trafficking was founded in 2009 as a result of staff’s increased awareness of minor girls presenting at Fresno EOC'S Sanctuary Youth Shelter with a history of trafficking. Department of Health and Human Services to create the Central Valley Freedom Coalition and raise awareness of human trafficking. The overarching goals of Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVA

HT) are to:

-Provide leadership for the Central Valley Freedom Coalition

-Increase public awareness, of the dangers of trafficking and the protections that are available for victims

-Provide training and technical assistance to multi-sector professionals

-Provide outreach to those at risk for trafficking

-Identify victims of human trafficking and connect them to service delivery systems

Through Sanctuary and Youth Services’ other programs, emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, transportation, referrals, and other assistance is provided to victims of all forms of human trafficking. CVAHT funded partners provide additional assistance to victims of human trafficking; including services for immigrants and victims of domestic violence. CVAHT leads the anti-trafficking effort throughout the Central Valley of California and consistently represents the region in state and nation-wide efforts. Through partners and stakeholders, Central Valley Against Human Trafficking (CVAHT) serves a six-county region including: Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties.

07/30/2026

Good food, big goals. We had a blast eating pizza and making our vision boards with a few of our youth clients!

06/16/2026

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING INDIGENOUS RELATIVE

BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for Ashton Skaylar Bencoma

Ashton Skylar Bencoma, a citizen of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, was last seen at the Poverelli House in Fresno, California, on June 11 2026, at approximately 12:30 PM.

Description:

*Approximately 6 ft tall
*Approximately 280 pounds
*Black shirt
*Red shorts
*Black shoes
*Not wearing glasses

Currently awaiting activation of a Feather Alert through the Sheriff's Department.

If you have seen Ashton or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact:

Fresno Police Department: (559) 621-7000
Case Number: 2606121009

Please share this post widely to help bring Ashton home safely. Every share matters and may help reunite Ashton with his family and community.

06/05/2026

Some of CVAHT staff & the Director attended today’s Pride Flag 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ atCity of Fresno, Californiaa in front of City Hall. They gave our awards to amazing individuals and businesses and had great speakers as well. Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤

05/06/2026

Yesterday May 5, marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. A day to honor and remember Indigenous individuals who are missing, murdered, and impacted by violence. Native people continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence, with cases remaining underreported or unsolved. CVAHT will continue to learn, seek advisement from our native neighbors and advocate for data that reflects the true impact this has on native communities.

05/01/2026

📣Employee Spotlight 📣
Outreach Coordinator Evelyn Gonzalez has worked with Fresno EOC for 21 years. She is also the original staff hired when CVAHT opened in 2009. She says that "her job is like a box of chocolates🍫...you never know what you're gonna get." Some fun facts: her first job was laying down paper so grapes 🍇could be turned into raisins; and she loves musica, except heavy metal, but it also depends on her mood.

04/24/2026

On Wednesday, the team showed off their tie-dyed shirts in celebration of Earth Day. 🌎🌱

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professional's Day! Our team is thankful for Araitzia Rivera Wanless, Administrative Assistant for CVAHT. She loves having a team that she can call her friends. Fun fact is that she is an early bird and wants to learn how to grow plants to make her own tea.

02/02/2026

We are hiring! Join the CVAHT team as an Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manger/ Advocate.
Requirements include bachelor’s degree in Victimology, Psychology, Social Services Human Development or related field AND a minimum of two years related work experience.
*Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply and will be considered in lieu of education or work experience.
Job posting will close 2/6/26
Job Description and additional information can be found on our careers page under “Search Jobs”. https://fresnoeoc.org/careers/

01/16/2026

Fresno EOC’s Central Valley Against Human Trafficking program was honored with a proclamation from the Fresno City Council recognizing our work to support survivors and fight exploitation in our community.
With more than 2,100 victims identified and assisted, CVAHT continues to provide safety, dignity, and hope for those impacted by trafficking.
As Fresno declares January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, we remain committed to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and working toward a safer community.
Need Help Now?
24/7 Trauma Response Line: (559) 500‑7630
National Hotline: (888) 373‑7888
Text “HELP” to “BeFree” (233733)
Learn more: https://fresnoeoc.org/cvaht/

01/13/2026

💗IT’S A GIRL 💗CVAHT is assisting a client who just gave birth via c-section and is home with baby and toddler. We are looking for a village to help with a mealtrain as mom recovers. Mealtrain donations can be delivered to our office during regular business hours, and food delivery gift cards can be purchased in Mealtrain to go directly to the client. To sign up or to donate a meal card , scan the QR code or visit the mealtrain page at mealtrain.com/lgrv1w

Address

1900 Mariposa Street, Suite 118
Fresno, CA
93721

Telephone

+15595275869

Website

http://www.fresnoeoc.org/cvaht, http://bit.ly/CVAHT-Apartments

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