Human Trafficking Summit Raises Awareness of Exploitation of Florida’s Children
Contact:
Erin Gillespie, Department of Children and Families Press Secretary, (850) 717-4450
Jennifer Meale, Communications Director, Office of the Attorney General, (850) 245-0211
C. J. Drake, Department of Juvenile Justice Communications Director (850) 921-5905
Human Trafficking Summit Raises Awareness of Exploitation of Florida’s Children
Leaders, advocates, students and others gather to learn how to combat trafficking, help victims
WHO: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins, Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters, Florida Children & Youth Cabinet, Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, law enforcement, service providers and survivors of human trafficking
WHAT: The goal of the summit is to start a statewide conversation among community leaders, child advocates, students and professionals about the status of human trafficking in our communities. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world and is a form of modern-day slavery. Several Floridians working to combat human trafficking in our state will also be recognized.
WHEN: September 24, 1-6 p.m.
· 1-2:20 p.m.: Welcome, Awards and Keynote
· 2:20-4:30 p.m.: Panels and Breakout Sessions
· 4:40-6 p.m.: Movie Presentation: “Very Young Girls”
WHERE: Turnbull Conference Center
Florida State University
555 W. Pensacola St.
Tallahassee
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.flgov.com/humantraffickingsummit for more information or to sign up for the interactive webcast if you cannot attend.
Whether you are in the conference room, classroom or living room, you can ask questions on Twitter by including #trafficking2012 and on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/QaWuyJ. Summit staff will monitor your questions and pose them to panelists at the end of each breakout session.
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