Thursday, January 12, 2017

Trafficking Awareness Month, January 2017


The Hillsider

Sex Trafficking. It’s here. Help end it. Together we can make a difference. Several events are planned this month to help people understand the scope and impact of trafficking, as well as how to help victims and help stop this abuse. The January events (free and open to the public) are:
 
Jeff Bauer with The Family Partnership in Minneapolis, MN, will speak.
 
-January 17, 2017: “Safe Harbor for All.” Jeff Bauer with The Family Partnership in Minneapolis, MN, will speak. He helped lead a successful effort to pass a Safe Harbor law in MN, obtaining some of the most significant state investments in the country for shelter, services, and training to protect children from trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Venue and time TBA.
 
 
 
-January 19, 2017, 6:30 p.m.: Book read and discussion, “The Guest Room” by Chris Bohjalian. Gold Room. Main Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth.