March 5-6 – Ensure Justice Virtual Conference by GCWJ

Posted on 02/12/2021 by Patrick Erlandson

Ensure Justice 2021: Being Crushed is a two-day virtual conference for people who want to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in the fight to end human trafficking.

Our annual conference considers the unique experiences of vulnerable people to exploitation and trafficking, which have intensified during Covid-19 uncertainty. Being Crushed will focus on early intervention solutions that build resilience, strengthen communities, and provide hope. Speakers will address topics such as resource scarcity, substance abuse and family violence, public health and mapping resources, and Adverse Childhood Experience tools.

For more information or to register, click here!

March 16 — Human Trafficking 101 Hotel Training

Posted on 02/09/2021 by Patrick Erlandson

Stand Against Human Trafficking
Join us for a free training online for the hotel and hospitality industry on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The training meets SB970 state requirements for hotels.
This training is provided by members of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force and in partnership with the Anaheim/Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association, California Hotel & Lodging Association, and i-5 Freedom Network. Please feel free to send the invitation to the hotels and motels in your area.

To secure your reservation, click here!

February 21- Lessons Learned from a Former Buyer: A Different Perspective on Human Trafficking

Posted on 02/01/2021 by Patrick Erlandson

This virtual event will discuss the demand side of human trafficking. To help us better understand that topic, you will hear from John Pulley who is a writer, consultant, and public speaker. He speaks with boldness, authenticity, and without shame to the hearts of men and women who are dealing with sexual addictions. As a former buyer and sex addict, he knows firsthand the devastation hidden and minimized sexual issues are causing to individuals, marriages and communities. As an attendee of this event, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable knowledge on an area of human trafficking that is not often discussed.

For more info on the event, click here!

March 20-22 – Fair Trades Campaign

Posted on 11/10/2019 by Patrick Erlandson

In March 2020, Fair Trade Campaigns will host our annual National Conference in Pasadena, CA. The event will convene campus advocates and community organizers, representatives from sustainable brands and change-making organizations, and local and global leaders in the Fair Trade movement.

For more info, click here: **conference.fairtradecampaigns.org**

January 19- Freedom Has a Name

Posted on 01/14/2019 by Patrick Erlandson

Entry into the event includes: the performances, keynote speaker, art exhibits, panel discussions, and vendor booths.

This Human Trafficking Awareness Event will feature live artists, performers, dancers, and singers at the beautiful Meng Concert Hall at California State University Fullerton.

Shari Ho, a Human Trafficking Survivor, will be the keynote speaker for the event, and Shari will be autographing her new books My Name Is Also Freedom and Freedom Was Just The Beginning. The event will have a panel discuss moderated by a KWAVE morning host.

KWAVE will broadcast live from the event and there will be vendor booths and resource tables throughout the venue.

For More information, click here!