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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230109
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SUMMARY:GRACE's Third Annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nGRACE 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.\n\n“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.”\n\n\nDaily Prayer Intentions for the Week of Prayer include:\n\nMonday\, January 9 – Pray for all those currently being exploited to find safety and healing.\nTuesday\, 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.\nWednesday\, January 11 – Pray for an end to demand and societal factors that normalize exploitation.\nThursday\, January 12 – Pray for protection from online dangers and for caregivers to be equipped to keep their children safe.\nFriday\, 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.\nSaturday\, January 14 – Pray for every child to have access to safe\, supportive mentors and role models.\nSunday\, January 15 – Pray for discernment on the actions you can personally take to prevent human trafficking.\n\n\nLaunched 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.\n\nGovernor 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.\n\nThe 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. \nRSVP Here\n\nFaith leaders participating in the kickoff event include:\n\nPastor Jay Abernathy\, Senior Pastor at Faith Baptist Church Woodville\nPastor 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\nRabbi Neil Blumofe\, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin\nImam Islam Mossaad\, Imam for North Austin Muslim Community Center\nDr. Gilberto Velez\, M.D.\, Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia\nEvangelist Sophia Strother\, Evangelist\, National Director\, and Vice Chair COGIC IDOE Rapid Response Ministry\nFather James Misko\, Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Austin\nDr. Mia K. Wright\, Co-Pastor and Executive Director of Ministry at The Fountain of Praise\, Houston\nSupervisor Sophia Strother\, Facilitator\, Human Trafficking Survivor Leadership Council and Vice Chair\, COGIC IDOE Rapid Response Ministry
URL:https://uaht.org/event/graces-third-annual-week-of-prayer-to-end-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172642
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SUMMARY:SAVE: Signs of Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for Free Here \n 
URL:https://uaht.org/event/save-signs-of-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Crime Stoppers of Houston":MAILTO:phollek@crime-stoppers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172642
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SUMMARY:SCI: Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for Free Here
URL:https://uaht.org/event/sci-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Crime Stoppers of Houston":MAILTO:phollek@crime-stoppers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230110T143000
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SUMMARY:Mayor's Proclamation: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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. \nCity Hall Parking: click here
URL:https://uaht.org/event/mayors-proclamation-human-trafficking-awareness-month/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 901 Bagby Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Awareness
ORGANIZER;CN="United Against Human Trafficking":MAILTO:contact@uaht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T160000
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SUMMARY:Town Square with Ernie Manouse
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTune in on the radio on 88.7 FM or on Houston Public Media’s website here.
URL:https://uaht.org/event/town-square-with-ernie-manouse/
LOCATION:virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="United Against Human Trafficking":MAILTO:contact@uaht.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T203000
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SUMMARY:Illuminate
DESCRIPTION:A night of prayer and worship over human trafficking. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://uaht.org/event/illuminate/
LOCATION:Bayou City Fellowship\, 1400 Brittmore Rd\, Houston\, 77043
CATEGORIES:Public Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230111T214500
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking\, Prevention & Healing with Jill Langhus-Griffin
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nUnder 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.\n\nUnder 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.\n\nTo become a guest on our show\, email: MsUSATexas@gmail.com\n\n\nIf 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\n\nHope 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.\n\nFacebook\nInstagram \n\n\nAbout Jill:\n“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:\n1. prevention (through sensitization/awareness programs)\n2. economic empowerment (providing survivor-made products)\n3. healing (through trauma-informed healing programs).\n\nI’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.”\n– Jill Langhus-Griffin
URL:https://uaht.org/event/human-trafficking-prevention-healing-with-jill-langhus-griffin/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172642
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SUMMARY:City of Houston & Human Trafficking Survivor Story with Eileen Dong
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to HopePyxGlobal@gmail.com
URL:https://uaht.org/event/city-of-houston-human-trafficking-survivor-story-with-eileen-dong/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172642
CREATED:20230109T195716Z
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SUMMARY:Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Males
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nRepresentatives 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.\n\nThe event will conclude with a Q&A session between speakers and attendees. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://uaht.org/event/commercial-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-of-males/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172642
CREATED:20230109T200637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T200705Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation and Training - Hands of Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP Here \nPlease enter Building B through the back entrance.
URL:https://uaht.org/event/volunteer-orientation-and-training-hands-of-justice/
LOCATION:The ERC\, 100 Commercial Cir\, Conroe\, 77304
CATEGORIES:Education,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Hands of Justice":MAILTO:handsofjustice107.14@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230114T210000
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CREATED:20230109T195540Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Diamonds in the Darkness
DESCRIPTION: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.\nProvidence 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.\nCome 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.\nThe evening will include dinner\, a silent auction and several guest speakers\, including our Diamonds (survivors)\, Galveston County DA Jack Roady\, and advocate Stephanie Clawson.\nDoors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:15 pm.\nDress code for the evening is business casual. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://uaht.org/event/finding-diamonds-in-the-darkness/
LOCATION:Gateway Community Church\, 760 Clear Lake Blvd.\, Webster\, 77598
CATEGORIES:Education,Public Awareness
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