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On the afternoon of the first day, January 31, an introductory basic “101 human trafficking training” will be offered. This training is for those who are not familiar with the topic and want a basic understanding of human trafficking. The second and third day of the conference, February 1-2, will focus on emerging promising practices in the anti-trafficking field. Experts in the field will share their insights on promising practices within their respective realms of anti-trafficking work. Interested social service providers, agency stakeholders, community organizations and student groups are welcome to table during the conference.
Very Young Girls is an exposé of the commercial sexual exploitation of girls in New York City as they are sold on the streets by pimps and treated as adult criminals by police. The film identifies hope for these girls in the organization GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services), a recovery agency. The showing will be followed by a panel discussion.
Human trafficking law and policy experts will explore a wide range of topics and focus on how we, as a community, can engage more fully to see just and fair outcomes in trafficking cases. They will answer the question: What can we all do to bring a “full cup of justice” to trafficking survivors and ensure that all in the justice system are informed and aware of the prevalence of human trafficking and its impacts on clients and cases.
This forum will focus on the issues of human trafficking in Gadsden County including both sex and labor trafficking. Local law enforcement, healthcare and human service providers, the faith community, educational professionals, and community leaders will present information and hold an open forum to discuss human trafficking and needed community responses.