Type.

Service Design

Year.

2019

Youth and Organizations United is a joint effort between Iowa State University and California State University Chico's psychology department to develop solutions to issues that effect the current homeless population, including human trafficking. From this base, I was able to take a unified advocacy system for human trafficking survivors and extend it to a nationwide system.

Researching the Problem

research

Three Points of Contact

points of contact

Spreading Awareness

points of contact

Two Artifacts. One Mission.

artifacts

Final System Package

artifacts

Journey of a Potential Victim

Hover over the numbers for a description of how YOU can help

1

Youth becomes newly homeless and typically alone and is susceptible to trafficking.

2

Youth able to avoid or to escape trafficking with trafficking education.

3

Youth goes to homeless shelter, which is a hub for survivors via the YOU System.

4

Youth is screened by trafficking professionals if they show signs of former trafficking.

5

Youth is referred to receive treatment from culturally appropriate advocates.

Capstone Poster Mockup

poster