This conference is sponsored by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd National Advocacy Center.
"Speakers will discuss human trafficking (both sex and labor) in the U.S. and overseas and will include survivors of trafficking, service providers, policy experts and advocates. They will address both the experiences of survivors along with the root causes of human trafficking."
When: Monday, March 8 from 12:00pm-3:00pm and
Tuesday, March 9 from 12:00pm-1:30pm
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From the NC Deparment of Administration website:
"Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States with North Carolina among the most affected states. Major interstate highways, a large and transient military population surrounded by sexually oriented businesses, numerous rural agricultural areas with a high demand for cheap labor, and an increasing number of gangs all contribute to making our state a hotbed for human trafficking.
In 2019, 266 cases of trafficking were reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, ranking North Carolina 11th among the 50 states in cases reported. However, because human trafficking is a crime which hides in the shadows, the true number of cases in North Carolina is likely much, much higher."
For more information from the NC Department of Administration, click the links below:
What is Human Trafficking?
NC Human Trafficking Laws
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St. Bakhita survived slavery and persevered. Once she gained freedom, Josephine became a Canossian sister. She dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. In her honor, we recognize February 8 as a Day of #Prayer for victims of #humantrafficking.
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking was held on February 8. Visit the link below for more upcoming events.
https://www.humantraffickingacademy.org/event/day-of-prayer/
Click here for the link to the PDF for the Prayer Service