Ink of Hope Bill 2427 – 2025-26
Please help us support HB 2427 that would mandate tattoo artists to get a training on trafficking. This bill is important to inform artists about branding. There are many survivors that are reminded daily of the harm done to them because they were branded with a tattoo. Training is important for prevention in the future. We have a date for the Public Hearing on the Ink of Hope bill HB 2427. It will be on Wednesday, January 28th at 1:30.
You can sign up to testify during the Public Hearing, submit written testimony, or note your position for the record at the link HERE. Please feel free to share this with anyone you know that may be interested in submitting written testimony or having their position noted.
Thank you for your support always!
Wase Forward
Substitute Senate Bill 5114
WASE Forward is thrilled to announce that Governor Inslee signed Substitute Senate Bill 5114 on May 4, 2023, providing an infusion of funding for culturally responsive and survivor-centered programs that will support adults who have experienced sex trafficking in Washington. This bill was written specifically by and for survivors of adult sex trafficking and marks a significant milestone for WASE Forward. We’re honored to have played a role in bringing this legislation to fruition and remain committed to advancing the well-being of survivors in Washington.
In 2023 SSB 5114 passed to support adults, over the age of 18, with lived experience of sex trafficking by funding Healing ,Support and Transition Services. Adults are eligible for support and services if they have experienced sex trafficking as an adult or as a child or youth (under the age of 18).
Healing, support and transition services mean safe and trauma-informed services that are tailored to the self determined needs of each individual.
Download the “Healing Support & Transition Services Purpose & Services Provided” and for more information on the 12 recipients. | PDF.
WASE Forward is proud to be recognized as the 2022 Organization Human Rights Leader by the Seattle Human Rights Commission.
We are a grassroots movement working to strengthen policies and systems for those experiencing sex trafficking and exploitation. We advocate and amplify human rights by lifting up the voices of our most vulnerable communities in Washington state.