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Sex Trafficking, Substance Abuse and HIV Risk Among Males
2023-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | TX, United States
The facilitator will present research findings on the nexus between sex trafficking of males, substance abuse and HIV risk, followed by strategic recommendations to act on the research presented. The event concludes with a Q&A session.
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This educational event is brought to the community by—

Bob’s House of Hope, a provider of equine and animal assisted therapy and safe housing for young adult male survivors of sex trafficking, Miami-based Kristi House’s Bridges to Futures program for girls who have experienced sex trafficking, giantslayer, which provides training and technical assistance to prevent violence against boys and men, and Prism North Texas, South Central AIDS Education and Training Center, which provides tailored education, clinical case consultations, and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations.

SCI: Cyber Safety & Human Trafficking
2023-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | virtual
There is an inseparable link between Human Trafficking and the Internet. This presentation highlights the nexus between pornography, trafficking, and grooming techniques used by predators. Gain an understanding through examples of direct messages used to lure students away from their homes, and most importantly how to have the uneasy but necessary conversations with your student. Thank you to Demand Disruption and Dr. Nissi Hamilton for partnering with us to provide valuable videos throughout this presentation!
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SAVE: Different Types of Pimps
2023-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual
There are many different types of pimps and traffickers who employ a different set of manipulative tactics to gain control of their victims. Please join Programs Manager, Kaitlynn Frey, as she discusses how to identify pimps and the strategies they use.
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Finding Diamonds in the Darkness
2023-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Gateway Community Church, 760 Clear Lake Blvd., Webster, 77598
She survived! Our Diamonds and advocates will take us on a deep dive into the chilling reality of sexual exploitation in our own community as they share their firsthand experiences dealing with this modern-day slavery.
Providence Outreach Ministries (POM) visits some of the darkest venues in our community to search out and provide a lifeline for women who have become ensnared in the vile industry of sexual exploitation. Join us as our Diamonds share their stories of emancipation and the journeys they took with POM out of the darkness and into a whole new life.
Come learn about POM’s efforts to raise awareness in our community and find out how you can get involved in putting a stop to this slave trade.
The evening will include dinner, a silent auction and several guest speakers, including our Diamonds (survivors), Galveston County DA Jack Roady, and advocate Stephanie Clawson.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:15 pm.
Dress code for the evening is business casual.
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Volunteer Orientation and Training - Hands of Justice
2023-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The ERC, 100 Commercial Cir, Conroe, 77304
For those interested in volunteering at the Hands of Justice Economic Empowerment and Resource Center, this 4 hour training is mandatory. Come learn about Human Trafficking, hear from Survivors and learn how to get involved.
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Please enter Building B through the back entrance.

Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Males
2023-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 | virtual
To commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2023, Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco will virtually present her quantitative and qualitative research findings from a multi-year investigation into the risks and life experiences of male survivors of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse.

Representatives from Bob’s House of Hope, Kristi House, giantslayer, and MaleSurvivor will share information on their respective unique services as solutions to the risks presented by Ena Lucia.

The event will conclude with a Q&A session between speakers and attendees.
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City of Houston & Human Trafficking Survivor Story with Eileen Dong
2023-01-12 09:00 - 10:00 | virtual
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Human Trafficking, Prevention & Healing with Jill Langhus-Griffin
2023-01-11 20:45 - 21:45 | virtual
The Ms. Texas Show is a voice of hope for #victims #survivors, advocates, community leaders against #genderbasedviolence to share their stories and resources. We started with showcasing life in Texas. Today we are impacting lives in Texas, nationwide and internationally.

Under our segment “Military-Time”: We run this segment in partnership with the National Veterans Chamber of Commerce. We invite #Military and #Veterans who would like to share experiences during and after their military service. If you have overcome traumatic events and are now ready to help others, join us.

Under our Beauty segment: We invite fellow pageants (winners and contestants), artists (musicians, actors, models and dancers), last but not least, our survivor leaders from family violence, sex trafficking, sexual assault, stalking, and other traumatic events, who are ambassadors for these causes to share their lives and the impact they have made.

To become a guest on our show, email: MsUSATexas@gmail.com

If you would like to support victims and survivors of gender-based violence, make a tax-deductible donation to Hope Pyx Global at www.HopePyxGlobal.org

Hope Pyx Global is a 501(c)3 dedicated to people from all backgrounds who are victims and survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other gender-based violence.

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About Jill:
“I am the founder of Liluye, a global, 501c3 collaborative community with native workshops committed to empowering people and trafficked survivors. We provide survivors with safe places to work, viable trades, living wages, agency training, and holistic resources to help them heal, grow, and thrive. Our three core pillars are:
1. prevention (through sensitization/awareness programs)
2. economic empowerment (providing survivor-made products)
3. healing (through trauma-informed healing programs).

I’m also a World Pulse Mentoring Coach and Ambassador, graphic/fashion designer, and highly sensitive empath, with over 30 years experience as an executive assistant and creative director. I hold a MA in Publications Design, and have worked across a broad spectrum of industries.”
– Jill Langhus-Griffin

Illuminate
2023-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Bayou City Fellowship, 1400 Brittmore Rd, Houston, 77043
A night of prayer and worship over human trafficking.
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Town Square with Ernie Manouse
2023-01-11 15:00 - 16:00 | virtual
Houston Public Media has invited Minal Patel Davis, Special Advisor to the Mayor on Human Trafficking and Timeka Walker, CEO of United Against Human Trafficking, for an interview on Town Square with Ernie Manouse. Since January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the show wants to educate its listeners on this important topic. The show will discuss what is human trafficking, how it works, what can the public do to help, what does the public need to be aware of, and the work of United Against Human Trafficking.
Tune in on the radio on 88.7 FM or on Houston Public Media’s website here.

Mayor's Proclamation: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
2023-01-10 13:00 - 14:30 | City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Mayor Sylvester Turner of the City of Houston will be presenting his annual proclamation on Human Trafficking Awareness Month on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 during City Council’s Public Session starting at 1:30PM. This meeting is in-person and open to the public!
This is the first in-person HTAM Proclamation since 2020 and we are so excited to return to City Hall for this occasion and are honored to receive the proclamation once again.
City Hall Parking: click here

SCI: Human Trafficking
2023-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | virtual
This presentation covers the basics of human trafficking including what is human trafficking, important trafficking terms to be aware of, trafficking trends near you, the growth of human trafficking due to the Internet, an overview of the grooming process, signs of trafficking, and how you can get involved in the fight against human trafficking.
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SAVE: Signs of Sex Trafficking
2023-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual
76% of transactions for sex with children occur online. Predators use many coercive tactics to groom, stalk, and exploit their targets. Education Specialist, Ernesto Reyes, will dive deep into the many signs of sex trafficking and how to identify if a loved one or child is in danger.
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GRACE's Third Annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking
2023-01-09 - 2023-01-15 | virtual
First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the third annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 9 through January 15, 2023.

The statewide interfaith week of prayer coincides with Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the state of Texas and serves as a call to action to the faith-based community to unite in prayer, learn more about human trafficking, and discern opportunities to prevent exploitation and support survivors.

GRACE will launch the Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking through a virtual interfaith event on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 pm on Facebook. The event will include remarks from the First Lady and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Stephanie Muth, prayer, and a panel discussion with faith leaders.

“As an integral part of GRACE’s efforts, the Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking brings hope and healing to survivors as we work to stop this horrific crime,” said First Lady Abbott. “This week, and every week, I invite Texans of all faiths to join us in prayer and action to eradicate human trafficking.”

Daily Prayer Intentions for the Week of Prayer include:

Monday, January 9 – Pray for all those currently being exploited to find safety and healing.
Tuesday, January 10 – Pray for all those who are vulnerable to receive the help, love, and support necessary to meet their needs and not fall victim to human trafficking.
Wednesday, January 11 – Pray for an end to demand and societal factors that normalize exploitation.
Thursday, January 12 – Pray for protection from online dangers and for caregivers to be equipped to keep their children safe.
Friday, January 13 – Pray for Texans to have the courage and skills to speak up and intervene when they see behavior that puts others at risk.
Saturday, January 14 – Pray for every child to have access to safe, supportive mentors and role models.
Sunday, January 15 – Pray for discernment on the actions you can personally take to prevent human trafficking.

Launched in 2019, GRACE is a collaboration between the Office of the Texas First Lady, the Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team, DFPS, and a diverse group of faith leaders across Texas that works together to develop effective strategies to end human trafficking.

Governor Abbott officially proclaimed January 2023 to be Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the state of Texas. The Governor also issued a proclamation recognizing January 9-15, 2023 as the Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking.

The First Lady encourages all Texans to wear blue on Wednesday, January 11 in honor of National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness. Texans can use the hashtag #TXPraysToEndHT on social media to share their support for the Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking.
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Faith leaders participating in the kickoff event include:

Pastor Jay Abernathy, Senior Pastor at Faith Baptist Church Woodville
Pastor Mosley Hobson, Senior Pastor at Greater St. John’s and New Zion Church of God in Christ, representing the Texas Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop P.E. Bryant
Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin
Imam Islam Mossaad, Imam for North Austin Muslim Community Center
Dr. Gilberto Velez, M.D., Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia
Evangelist Sophia Strother, Evangelist, National Director, and Vice Chair COGIC IDOE Rapid Response Ministry
Father James Misko, Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Austin
Dr. Mia K. Wright, Co-Pastor and Executive Director of Ministry at The Fountain of Praise, Houston
Supervisor Sophia Strother, Facilitator, Human Trafficking Survivor Leadership Council and Vice Chair, COGIC IDOE Rapid Response Ministry

Sex Trafficking, Its Implications & Perspectives with Pallabi Ghosh
2023-01-04 20:45 - 22:00 | virtual
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Speakers' Bureau Orientation
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | United Against Human Trafficking, 6671 Southwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
Do you want to be part of our nationally-known human trafficking education program? Do you love learning and teaching? Do you excel at public speaking?
Join our Speakers’ Bureau!
All Speakers’ Bureau volunteers are required to attend orientation, where you’ll be trained on:

What human trafficking is, where it happens, and how to stay safe
How UAHT fights human trafficking in the community
How to be a great public speaker
How to answer tough questions

To learn more and register, email Sara Breuer at sbreuer@uaht.org

Steps To Freedom: Giving Tuesday
2022-11-29 08:00 - 15:00 | TX, United States
Thousands of steps chart a survivor’s path to freedom: meeting with a case manager for the first time, filling out an apartment application, finding a ride to therapy, making a friend at support group, and so many more. Our vital programs ensure trafficking survivors have a reliable and trained guide on their journey.
On Giving Tuesday, we’re walking 13 miles across Houston to raise $13,000 to fight human trafficking.
Every stride we take and every dollar you donate brings our clients one step closer to freedom.
We will begin to walk at our admin office in Gulfton. Together, we’re make our way through Rice Village and the Third Ward. We’ll complete 13 miles in Greater Eastwood, the heartbeat of our client programs and celebrate together at the the friendly neighborhood coffee shop, Coral Sword.
Tentative Schedule:
FIRST LEG:
8:00 AM – Depart from 6671 Southwest Freeway and arrive at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy (3.6 miles; 1.5 hours)
SECOND LEG:
9:30 AM – Depart from Evelyn’s Park Conservancy and arrive at the Pavilion & Garden at TSU (6.1 miles; 2.5 hours)
THIRD LEG:
Noon – Depart from the Pavilion & Garden at TSU and arrive at Christus St. Mary’s Clinic. (3.8 miles; 1.5 hours)
FINAL:
1:30 PM – Depart from Christus St. Mary’s Clinic and arrive at Coral Sword. (1.4 miles; 0.5 hours)
AFTER PARTY:
Coral Sword 2:00 PM – 3:00 pm

The Pathway Summit
2022-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Sesh Coworking, 2808 Caroline Street, Houston, 77004
Please join United Against Human Trafficking in the launch of the Pathway Referral Network for Greater Texas, a collaborative and creative environment that will foster learning and inspiration throughout the day.
Doors Open at 9:45 am with boxed lunches and refreshments provided.
The Pathway is an online, interactive database for survivors and Case Managers to access resources in one central location. The goal of the Pathway is to connect trafficked persons to service providers through one central system, while committing to paving a pathway to coordinated care where inter-agency collaboration is celebrated.
Why?
Many of our partners specialize on one issue – homelessness, substance use, therapy, legal aid. Each holds necessary and life-saving programs in our state. But trafficking survivors need care from all the specialists. Too many times, we’ve seen trafficking survivors slip through the cracks of systems meant to empower them. It’s time to go beyond providing individual services and unify our efforts to ensure no trafficking survivor gets left behind.
Can’t wait to see you there!
The Summit is free, but please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathway-referral-network-summit-for-greater-texas-tickets-416251408167

Unite 2022
2022-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006, United States
Save the Date!
Join us at the enticing Archway Gallery for a night of art, wine and a celebration of our work to end human trafficking together.
Join us at Archway Gallery as we unite with our community to celebrate the work we are doing to end human trafficking in Houston. The event will feature a silent auction, raffle prizes, along with other fun activities.
All money raised fuels UAHT’s programs that fight to prevent and end human trafficking in Houston. Together, with your support, we provide survivors of sex and labor trafficking wrap-around case-management services, teach teens how to stay safe from exploitation, and train professionals how to intervene and help victims.
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Open House at United Against Human Trafficking
2022-09-29 16:30 - 18:30 | United Against Human Trafficking, 6671 Southwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
You’re invited to an open house at United Against Human Trafficking!
You’ll experience mini-versions of critical programs like Real Talk, Stopping Sexual Exploitation, and Alternative Therapy that prevent human trafficking and empower survivors to live in freedom.
Your donations and support make these programs possible and this is your chance to experience their impact firsthand.
Space is limited, so please let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below!

"Truffle Sauce" Private Screening
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Match Box Theater, 3400 Main Street, Houston, 77002
In partnership with IYO Visuals, The Landing, Twelve11 and Faith Collaborative – We invite you and your networks to the screening of Truffle Sauce. Truffle Sauce is a coming-of-age drama short that examines how trauma presents itself when unhealed through the lens of a misguided 25-year-old college student trying to escape the grips of human trafficking by selling truffle sauce.
Following the 20-minute short film, there will be an engaging panel discussion between local anti-trafficking non-profits and activists.

Freedom on the Rocks: Happy Hour
2022-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Axelrad, 1517 Axelrad, Houston, 77004
Join us for a summer happy hour event on June 18th!
Celebrate our impact in the community with drinks and cheers, buy UAHT merch, and connect with other anti-trafficking allies around Houston.
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Don’t wait – the first 20 people to RSVP will get a free drink!

"Truffle Sauce" Private Screening
2022-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
In partnership with IYO Visuals, The Landing, Twelve11 and Faith Collaborative – We invite you and your networks to the screening of Truffle Sauce. Truffle Sauce is a coming-of-age drama short that examines how trauma presents itself when unhealed through the lens of a misguided 25-year-old college student trying to escape the grips of human trafficking by selling truffle sauce.
Following the 20-minute short film, there will be an engaging panel discussion between local anti-trafficking non-profits and activists.
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Cookie Decorating Workshop & Fair Trade 101
2022-05-14 14:00 - 15:30 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
Join us for an afternoon of fun cookie decorating, while learning about Fair Trade products and how our conscious consumption leads to a better, safer world. Collaboratively hosted by A 2nd Cup and United Against Human Trafficking.
Workshop Includes:

A cookie decorating kit for each participant
Take-home recipes for your own fair trade baking products
An insightful presentation about Fair Trade and how to use our dollars consciously

Single Kit: $10
Family Kit: $35

Radiate Hope: A Luncheon to End Human Trafficking
2022-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, 77027
Don’t miss this vibrant luncheon to join the fight against exploitation and support United Against Human Trafficking.
There will be a powerful panel discussion between individuals who have overcome human trafficking about how they escaped exploitation and began their freedom journeys.
Proceeds go to fight human trafficking in our city. Your support funds our programs that protect teens from ever being exploited, find victims in the community, and serve survivors on their freedom journey.
Doors open at 11:00 AM and the program begins at noon.
Get tickets and see sponsorship opportunities here: https://uaht.org/radiate-hope/

Human Trafficking & Reproductive Health: A Roundtable Discussion
2022-01-31 18:00 - 19:30 | TX, United States
Please join us for our annual Doctors for Change Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Forum, held via GoToWebinar on January 31st, 2022 from 6:00PM-7:30PM CST.
This year, DFC will be hosting a multidisciplinary panel of experts for a roundtable discussion on the intersection of human trafficking, sexual health, and reproductive rights. After registering here, you will receive a link to the webinar prior to the event.
Speakers & Panelists:
Dr. Mollie Gordon MD | Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine Menninger Department of Psychiatry Medical Director, Baylor College of Medicine Anti Human Trafficking Program Associate Director, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Ben Taub Hospital Co-Founder, Division of Global Mental Health
Kathy McGibbon Givens | Co-Founder of Twelve 11 Partners, Social Justice Advocate, Consultant, Survivor Leader
Dr. Traci Kurtzer MD | Medical Director, Trauma Informed Care and Education – Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Founding Member, Healthcare Subcommittee of the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force President, American Medical Women’s Association – Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans (AMWA-PATH)
Dr. Melissa Torres, PhD, MSW | Research Lead, Global Mental Health Division Anti-Human Trafficking Program and the Clinic for International Trauma Survivors Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Rachel Fischer, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P | Legal Nurse Consultant Forensic Nurse Examiner
Dr. Monica Faulkner, PhD, LMSW | Upstream factors of human trafficking Director, The Texas Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing Research Associate Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin

Combatting Forced Labor in the United States: A Discussion of Federal Criminal Enforcement Strategies
2022-01-31 14:30 - 16:00 | TX, United States
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice cordially invites you to a virtual discussion on January 31, 2022, on effective strategies for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting forced labor crimes, and assisting victims. The event will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm ET, via Zoom.
The discussion will be moderated by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke. Panelists include:
– Sameer Jain, Advisory Panel Member, Framework
– Kimberly Brown, Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Investigations, Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of State
– Jessica Looman, Acting Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
– Michael Mikulka, Assistant Inspector General of Investigations, U.S. Department of Labor
– Ramon Padilla, Acting Division Chief, Center for Countering Human Trafficking, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
– Chad Yarbrough, Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Please join us and our special guests for an engaging discussion on effective strategies for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting forced labor traffickers who prey on some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Sandra Brown at 202-616-2688 or Sandra.Brown@usdoj.gov. Please submit requests no later than January 26, 2022.
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_tRABs__PTPWyAx5nNjSGcw

Identifying, Serving, Supporting
2022-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | TX, United States
Join YMCA International Trafficking Persons Assistance Program and community partners to learn more about what services are offered to Houston area victims.
Register here: https://ymcahouston.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sz5-m0odRqiygv_Oxv9zKw

HTAM: Cause Connection
2022-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
Are you looking for an opportunity to take bold action against human trafficking? You found it!
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and there’s no better way to spend it than finding your role in the fight against human trafficking.
At Cause Connection, you’ll discover how your unique skills and passions can prevent exploitation, educate the community, and empower survivors. You’ll also meet dozens of anti-trafficking organizations in the Houston Rescue & Restore Coalition where you can put those skills to use!
Plus, you can shop fair trade and social enterprise vendors while enjoying free popcorn and hot chocolate!
If you’re ready to take action against human trafficking, let us know you’re coming by RSVPing here.
*This event is hosted by United Against Human Trafficking and A 2nd Cup, featuring our partners through the Houston Rescue & Restore Coalition.
Click here to learn more about Human Trafficking Awareness Month
