This is a "next step" event that will provide attendees with information on how to move forward with solid information in the areas of prevention, service provider best practices, law enforcement and prosecution, as well as engaging men in the fight to stop sex trafficking.

Event Details

8:00 am - 9:00 am Event Registration

9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome and Opening Prayer

9:30 am - 11:00 am Viewing of "I Am Jane Doe"

Documentary of families impacted by sex trafficking and their fight for justice.

11:00 am - Noon Panel Discussion introducing breakout session presenters and question and answer

Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch on your Own

1:30 - 4:30 Breakout Sessions (Pick your Passion and Learn)

Engaging Men to Stop Sex Trafficking -

Men as Peacemakers - Ed Hiesler, Co-Executive Director, and Noelle Volin, Training and Technical Assistance Director, Don't Buy it Project

Working with Victims - Survivor led discussion on best practices -

Tammi Stoos LISW, Survivor, Foster Parent, and Trainer with Gunderson National Child Protection Training Center

Investigating and Prosecuting Sex Trafficking in Minnesota -

Kelly Haffield, Fond du Lac Sex Trafficking Investigator, Imran S.Ali, Assistant Washington County Attorney, Director, East Metro Sex Trafficking Taskforce with Criminal Analyst Aimee Schroeder

Prevention - Working with at- risk kids, curriculum and child engagement ideas -

Mel Alvar, Safe HarborYouth Advocate, PAVSA and Logan Tootle, Safe Harbor Youth Worker, MIWRC