Cetane Associates partners with Safe House Project for enhanced training to combat human trafficking

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January 17, 2025

Left to right: Pat Beyer, president of Beyer Boys; Jeff Woosnam, president and CEO of Star Group; Kristi Wells, CEO of Safehouse; Barrett Conway, managing director of Cetane Associates; and Bruce Spiridonoff, COO of Tevis Energy. PHOTO COURTESY OF CETANE

Left to right: Pat Beyer, president of Beyer Boys; Jeff Woosnam, president and CEO of Star Group; Kristi Wells, CEO of Safehouse; Barrett Conway, managing director of Cetane Associates; and Bruce Spiridonoff, COO of Tevis Energy. PHOTO COURTESY OF CETANE

Cetane Associates partnered with Safe House Project to introduce a training initiative designed to empower pest management, HVAC, propane, heating oil, landscaping and lawn care professionals with the knowledge to identify and respond to human trafficking. The program, supported and fully funded by Barrett Conway, managing director and principal of Cetane, marks a significant step in equipping service providers with tools to make a difference in their communities.

The initiative includes training videos designed to help service providers recognize potential trafficking situations. The content focuses on identifying key indicators such as unusual behaviors, physical signs and environmental cues.

“Cetane is honored to partner with Safe House Project, supporting their mission to help survivors of human trafficking and create a brighter, safer future for all,” said Conway. “Taking the time to watch these videos can make a world of difference. Workers in the service industry are in a unique position to spot the signs of human trafficking, and by doing so, they can play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable individuals and making a lasting impact on their communities.”

This training program is part of a broader effort to address the statistic that 99 percent of trafficking victims in the United States go unnoticed. By increasing awareness and providing actionable steps, the initiative aims to empower workers in the pest control, HVAC, propane delivery and other in-home service industries to play a critical role in combating human trafficking.

“In-home service providers have a unique vantage point into spaces where trafficking might occur. This training equips them with the tools to intervene and potentially save lives,“ said Kristi Wells, CEO of Safe House Project. “We are deeply grateful to Cetane, Barrett Conway and their partners for their commitment to this life-changing work.”

Conway, along with key collaborators Jeff Woosnam of Star Group, Bruce Spiridonoff of Tevis Energy and Pat Beyer of Beyer Boys, worked closely with Safe House Project to develop the training.

About Safe House Project

The Safe House Project mission is to empower communities and individuals to identify and support sex trafficking survivors, and ensure that they have access to safe, quality housing and holistic care. Since its founding in 2017, Safe House Project has become a national leader in combating sex trafficking, launching safe houses across the U.S. and providing over 174,000 safe nights for survivors each year.

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