KSU Stark Honors Anti-Human Trafficking Committee

We hope to see you there!

Students interested in attending, please send a brief email to Kellie Rose at [email protected] with interest to receive your free reservation.

Join our Executive Chair and the community to support Dr. Teresa Merriweather and featured survivor panelists on December 4th for an interdisciplinary training on human trafficking in Aurora, OH!

The event will also feature a complimentary breakfast, exclusive sponsor time, lunch, grounding meditation, and survivor panel discussion.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ce-a-survivors-human-trafficking-awareness-interdisciplinary-training-tickets-1073403140689

The training is FREE for all First Responders, Realtors, Teachers, Government Officials, Mental Health Providers, & Students or $15 to attend the remainder of the event! All proceeds will benefit charity.
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Last chance to grab your tickets before MIDNIGHT!

Students, military, and human trafficking survivors who are interested in attending can email [email protected] for a discount code.

CEUs/CLEs/CNEs will be offered. Sponsorship/tabling is still available for the conference until Wednesday, October 16th for interested organizations.

We're excited to see you next week!😄


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The SOAP Project is hosting "The Trafficking of Males: Misunderstood and Left Out" on December 1st from 8:00am - 5:00pm in Wi******er, OH.

Option to attend in person or virtually! Limited seating
Event details below, registration includes event fee + provided breakfast and lunch.

This conference will focus on a crucial, less discussed topic in human trafficking. "It will afford attendees an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, exchange information, and learn more about human trafficking from the male perspective."

Additional Resources:
https://www.soapproject.org/
https://ocjs.ohio.gov/anti-human-trafficking/updates/september-2023-human-trafficking-update

The Trafficking of Males: Misunderstood and Left Out A conference on the Human Trafficking of Males in the U.S. Bringing them into the Narrative. How this happens and how to help them heal.

Great Resource❗️❗️

Follow the Ohio Governor's Human Trafficking Task Force for more information about monthly news and brief updates on local anti-human trafficking efforts.

Meetings/Events and Educational Opportunities are also posted ahead of time. Check out the website below for more information of workshops or events in your area!

Additional Resources:
humantrafficking.ohio.gov
www.facebook.com/ohioantiHT
ocjs.ohio.gov/anti-human-trafficking/resources/resources

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Join us next Friday, October 20th for the NE Ohio Human Trafficking Conference in Cleveland, OH hosted by the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (SCCAHT).

Lunch and choice of breakout session provided with registration fee.

We can't wait to see you there!

NE Ohio Human Trafficking Conference Human Trafficking isn't a single county problem: It affects us all. By working together we can obtain a better Ohio.

New Training Opportunity!

"Then and Now: The History of Human Trafficking"

Join the Collaborative To End Human Trafficking for a free virtual training session on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 from 10:30am - 11:30am EST. Details and registration provided in the link below. We'll see you there!

“Then and Now” The History of Human Trafficking Then and Now: The History of Human Trafficking

Join us for a day filled with training and conversation from experts on the issue of Human Trafficking!

Some of our KSU Stark Honors Anti-Human Trafficking Committee members will be there. The event will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 from 9am to 4pm.

Please refer to the link provided with more information and how to register: https://frontline-ministries.org/ministries/redemption-for-life/

We'll see you there!

Update:

For anyone who may have missed the Presentation on Child S*x Trafficking by Ms. Debra Ortiz-Pardi representing the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni8NU-NW7CQ

We appreciate your interest and time in becoming more educated on an issue affecting so many, particularly a growing number of children.

Presentation hosted by AHTTF Presentation from National Center for Exploited Children

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Teresa Merriweather, a survivor of human trafficking herself and an advocate against this atrocity and crime against human rights has graciously set aside her time to train KSU students, staff, and community members this week and the next. There is a $20 training fee to attend the course in which you will receive a certificate afterwards.

Email @gmail.com if you're interested!

In case you missed the insightful presentation by Ms. Debra Ortiz-Pardi representing the NCMEC, please refer to the resources below:

Recording of the presentation coming soon!!

Reporting and Support:
1-800 ThE LOST (800-843-5678) – Report a child missing, report a cybertip, access survivor/family support

[report.cybertip.org]Cybertipline – Report online exploitation such as enticement, sextortion, child sexual abuse content, or misleading domain names.

Get Help Now – Resources for removing content from the internet and victim/family support.

Children Missing from Care – How to report, legislation, NCMEC support and resources.

Child S*x Trafficking Support – Analytical services, Recovery Services and Planning, Family Advocacy

Prevention resources:
- NetSmartz – Internet Safety
- KidSmartz – Personal Safety


Training:
- NCMEC CONNECT – NCMEC’s online learning platform. Connect to free trainings, webinars, and micro learning opportunities.
- Introduction to Child S*x Trafficking training module on NCMEC CONNECT
- Learn more about becoming a Community Education Partner.


To request a NCMEC presentation, please fill out https://formstack.io/CB73D .

For more information or questions, please reach out to [email protected] .

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Tomorrow!! Join us at 6:30 p.m. EST

*Special announcement following the presentation by Ms. Debra Ortiz-Pardi, Senior Outreach Manager with the NCMEC*

Find our next event on the Kent State Stark Honors Program page and learn a little more about our guest speaker from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Ms. Debra Ortiz-Pardi!!

Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness | Kent State University Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Kent State Stark | The Kent State University at Stark Honors Program is proud to sponsor Anti-Human Trafficking outreach events to raise awareness about human trafficking locally, nationally and internationally. CHILD S*X TRAFFICKING PRESENTATION Wednesday, Nov. 16,....