Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute
Contact Us
Director, Human Trafficking and
Social Justice Institute
The University of Toledo
celia.williamson@utoledo.edu
Room HH 2638
2801 West Bancroft St./MS 119
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Phone: 419.530.5590
Fax: 419.530.4141
HTSJInstitute@utoledo.edu
F.R.E.E.
Foundation/readiness/education/employment
The University of Toledo's Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute's F.R.E.E. program provided scholarships and support for survivors of human trafficking. This was completed in four phases, (1) Foundation (2) Readiness (3) Education, and (4) Employment. The acronym F.R.E.E. signifies their potential to achieve economic and psychological freedom and empowerment.
The University of Toledo's Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute believes in a survivor's capacity to move from survivor to thriver by achieving a degree or certification, becoming economically empowered and obtaining livable employment. The F.R.E.E. program was able to do this in partnership with the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Foundation by providing scholarship opportunities for survivors from 2019-2022. Currently, we are searching for additional grant funding to provide scholarship opportunities in the future. Please check this site regularly for updates.
