Book Lara

Lara is available for trainings, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and consulting—both virtually and in person. All sessions are survivor-led, grounded in lived experience, and designed to create practical, lasting change.

Topics & Trainings

(All trainings can be customized for law enforcement, service providers, educators, community groups, or public events.)

• Human Trafficking 101: Breaking the Mirror
  Myth-busting foundations: vulnerabilities, grooming, control tactics, red flags, and what most people get wrong—told through lived experience.
  
  

• Human Trafficking 101: Beyond the Badge (Expanded)
  Built for law enforcement, justice, and public-safety partners.
  • Building trust and survivor-safe contacts
  • Trauma-informed interviews & evidence collection
  • Diversion vs. default arrest; harm-reduction practices
  • Policy/protocol do’s & don’ts (searches, phones, transport)
  • Survivor engagement: advisory input, safe referrals, follow-through
  • Cross-agency coordination and community partnerships
  
  

• Engaging Survivors as Leaders
  Ethical collaboration, fair compensation, and structures that sustain survivor leadership.

• Trauma-Informed Practices for Frontline Professionals
  Practical tools to reduce harm, increase safety, and improve outcomes.

• The Art of the Fight (Workshop or Event)
  Survivor-led self-defense basics, boundary-setting, and confidence building.

• Public Awareness & Prevention
  Community strategies to spot risks early and interrupt exploitation.

• Storytelling as Advocacy
  Using narrative—safely and effectively—to educate, influence, and mobilize.
  
  

Consulting Services

• Program Development – Design and launch survivor-informed programs with sustainability built in.

• Survivor Leadership Councils – Create and maintain structured survivor leadership roles within organizations.

• Training & Curriculum Design – Custom training modules, facilitator guides, and evaluation tools.

• Policy & Protocol Review – Survivor-centered, trauma-informed audits with actionable recommendations.

• Leadership Coaching (for Survivor Leaders) – Skills, strategy, and voice development through one-on-one or group coaching.

• Community Engagement Strategies – Partnerships, coalition building, and public education campaigns.

• Event Collaboration – Survivor-led events, awareness activations, and training conferences.
  
  

What to Expect

• Format: Available in-person or virtually

• Length: 60-minute, half-day, and full-day options

• Capacity: Trainings and events can be adapted for small groups or large audiences

• Customization: Content tailored to your audience, goals, and organizational needs

How to Book

To book Lara for a training, speaking engagement, or consulting project:

• Email: Lara@survivorsource.org
  
  

• Schedule a Collaboration Call: https://zcal.co/larakellyss
  
  

A booking request will be reviewed and followed by a conversation to discuss your goals, confirm availability, and provide a tailored proposal.