Carly Hiti is the Safe Harbor Youth Advocate at the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) in Duluth, MN. In her current role, Carly provides supportive services to youth across four counties who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and/or sex trafficking. Prior to this role, she worked with homeless and runaway youth in a shelter setting providing basic needs and care to youth involved in child protection matters. In addition to direct services, Carly provides education and outreach to students in local middle and high schools, trains professionals on how to connect with and support youth, and frequently collaborates with prosecutors, child protection, law enforcement, and juvenile corrections to support youth in a variety of settings. Carly has earned certifications in Sexual Assault Advocacy, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and ChildFirst® Forensic Interviewing Protocol.

Areas of Expertise: Working with at risk and sexually exploited youth, youth survivors of sexual violence