Cetane partners with Safe House Project to fight human trafficking

January 22, 2025 By    
(From left) Beyer, Woosnam, Wells, Conway and Spiridonoff. (Photo courtesy of Kristi Wells)
From left, Beyer, Woosnam, Wells, Conway and Spiridonoff. (Photo courtesy of Kristi Wells)

Cetane Associates partnered with Safe House Project to introduce a training initiative designed to empower propane professionals with the knowledge to identify and respond to human trafficking.

Barrett Conway, managing director and CEO of Cetane, supports and fully funds the program intended to equip service providers with tools to make a difference in their communities.

“Service professionals enter homes and businesses every day, often becoming trusted members of their communities,” Conway says. “Cetane is honored to partner with Safe House, supporting their mission to help survivors of human trafficking and create a brighter, safer future for all. 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.”

The initiative includes comprehensive 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.

By presenting real-world scenarios and expert guidance, the training encourages participants to respond appropriately. The program also includes a certification process available on Cetane’s website, where employers and employees can complete a brief quiz after viewing the materials.

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

According to the company, 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 propane industry and other in-home service industries to play a critical role in combating human trafficking.

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.

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