Human Trafficking and Our Response

Schedule

8:15 AM → Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM → Welcome and Purpose

9:15 AM → Keynote #1: What is Human Trafficking? Combating Myths and Misconceptions

Bridgette Carr

10:15 AM → Survivor Perspective

Joyce Dixson-Haskett

10:45 AM → Break/Vendor Time

Vendors include:

11:00 AM → Breakout Session #1

Breakout Session Options

Note: Some options may not be available during both breakout sessions

  • Addressing Human Trafficking in the Health Care Setting (Ascension Health Care)
  • Community Outreach: Human Trafficking Education and Prevention Initiatives (Michigan Abolitionist Project)
  • Human Trafficking Awareness: Recognizing Signs & Vulnerabilities (Michigan State Police)
  • Meeting the Needs of Victims of Human Trafficking (Samaritas)
  • Foreign Born Victims: Unique Needs, Available Services, and Opportunities for Advocates (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)

12:00 PM → Lunch/Vendor Time

1:00 PM → Breakout Session #2

Breakout Session Options

Note: Some options may not be available during both breakout sessions

  • Addressing Human Trafficking in the Health Care Setting (Ascension Health Care)
  • Community Outreach: Human Trafficking Education and Prevention Initiatives (Michigan Abolitionist Project)
  • Human Trafficking Awareness: Recognizing Signs & Vulnerabilities (Michigan State Police)
  • Meeting the Needs of Victims of Human Trafficking (Samaritas)
  • Foreign Born Victims: Unique Needs, Available Services, and Opportunities for Advocates (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)

2:00 PM → Break

2:05 PM → Keynote #2: The Impact of Trauma on Human Trafficking Victims and the Brain

Andy Soper

3:05 PM → Panel: Human Trafficking in Michigan: Where Are We and What Are Our Next Steps?

Jeremy Ashcroft

Kelly Carter

Jay Kommareddi

Meredith Reese

4:20 PM → Closing Speaker/Wrap Up

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