Human Trafficking 101
Commercial sexual exploitation (human trafficking) is a growing problem in Fulton County.
Atlanta has been named one of the top sex trafficking destinations in the United States.
Asia is the largest source of human trafficking in the US,
http://www.asamnews.com/2016/01/21/asia-is-the-largest-source-of-human-trafficking-in-the-u-s/
and
India has a huge human trafficking problem.
Here is your chance to learn about it.
Agenda
Greetings & unveiling our website – Chairman Eaves
Remarks – Office of Commissioner Ellis
Introductions & Testimonial
Human trafficking 101 – Camila Wright, Human Trafficking Prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General
Buyers Beware: The hidden threat to our youth - Alex Trouteaud, Executive Director, YouthSpark
Objectives of the training
1. Understand what human trafficking actually is
2. Recognize risk factors and indicators related to human trafficking
3. Understand risk factors and vulnerabilities of school aged children related to human trafficking
4. Recognize how your legal responsibilities and obligations apply to potential victims
5. Provide a foundation to: Share knowledge with colleagues, parents, and community members. Engage in local prevention efforts
We hope that you will join us once again your schedule permitting to this important training . Do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
To combat commercial sexual exploitation in Fulton County, Chairman Eaves and Commissioner Ellis cosponsored a resolution on October, 2015. The resolution aligns with the national prevention strategies for human trafficking with a heavy emphasis on coordinated integrated care, outreach, awareness, training, improving policies and technical assistance activities. We are inviting you to be a part of this inaugural train the trainer series. The training will equip ordinary citizens with tools they need to identify available to combat human trafficking in their communities.
Date Aug 26, 2016
Time 10:00 am to noon
Venue: Fulton County Juvenile Court (Romae T. Powell Juvenile Justice Center), 395 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30312
Parking Complimentary at the facility parking lot.
RSVP Click the link below to register in order for us to get a head count.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZNN6965
Contact: Nazeera Dawood MBBS, MPH, CCRC
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations
Office of the Chairman, Board of Commissioners
141 Pryor Street, Suite 10034
Atlanta, GA 30030
Phone : 404 612 8238
Mobile: 404 759 8054
Efax : 404 893 6360
Email : nazeera.dawood@fultoncountyga.gov
