This annual and much-anticipated event will focus
this year on Human Trafficking in North Carolina. Human Trafficking involves
the illegal trade of people to perform sexual acts or forced labor. At this
event, three women will share valuable information about various aspects of
Human Trafficking, including its background, available programs to help victims
and potential legislation used to combat it. NC rates in the top ten states in
the nation in trafficking violations and active policy changes must be
addressed to halt this form of modern day human slavery.
Speakers:
Libby Coles
Chair of the NC Human Trafficking Commission and
founder/Executive Director of Justice Matters which assists survivors of human
trafficking.
Christine Shaw Long
Director of the Salvation Army’s Social Ministries and founder
of their Project FIGHT, now located in five regions in NC. This program works
with survivors and organizations statewide to eradicate human trafficking.
Senator Terry Van Duyn
Minority Whip of the NC State Senate and currently serving on
these committees impacting human trafficking: Health Care, Judiciary,
Transportation, Appropriations on Health and Human Services, Finance, and Ways
and Means. Terry will discuss the status of Posting Law Legislation, currently
available in many states but not NC. Posting laws provide access to victim
escape and assistance and is a critical loophole in the state’s current
policies.
Register today by clicking the link above.
Pay at the door. $15
Pay at the door. $15
Due to budget restrictions, your registration
will obligate you to pay for your lunch.
REGISTRATION NECESSARY BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
Women for Women was formed in 2005 to improve
the lives of women and girls through effective charitable giving. An initiative
of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Women for Women has
distributed more than $2.75 million in grants.
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