2016 Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

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Kick-Off Press Conference & Modern-day Abolitionist Award Ceremony
SFCAHT

(Pictures and videos of the Press Conference, Credit: Margarita Nikolova)


January 12, 2016, 
San Francisco City Hall


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Top government officials and law enforcement presented at this press conference about their anti-trafficking priorities and support to SFCAHT. Speakers included the following officials:

​• Acting United States Attorney, Northern District of California, Brian Stretch
• San Francisco Mayor’s Director of Violence Prevention, Diana Oliva-Aroche
• San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon
• Regional Representative for the United States Secretary of Labor, Elmy Bermejo
• San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang 
• Homeland Security Special Agent in Charge Ryan Spradlin
• Northern California Regional Intelligence Center Director Mike Sena
• Health and Human Services Regional Administrator Robert Garcia
• SFPD Deputy Chief TBA
• California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ Special Assistant on Human Trafficking,
• Monica Ramirez


We also honored the recipients of the 2016 Modern-day Abolitionist Award. To view the award recipients' information click HERE.

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Visit our Youtube channel to see this video and more by clicking  HERE

The Global Fight Against Human Trafficking: International and Comparative Perspectives
SFCAHT, JCEHT, and the Consulate Generals of Germany, Mexico, and Israel

January 14, 2016
San Francisco Jewish Community Center,Kanbar Hall

This special event was held by SFCAHT in partnership with the Jewish Coalition to End Human Trafficking (JCEHT) and the Consulates General of Germany, Israel and Mexico.  The program featured Consul General of Germany Stefan Schlueter, Consul General of Mexico Dr. Andres Roemer Slomianski, and the Israeli National Anti-Trafficking Coordinator, Dr. Merav Shmueli. The panel discussion with thier participation focused on the following issues:
*How are these nations addressing human trafficking in their own countries and what can we learn from their comparative anti-trafficking models? 
*What are the most important international aspects of trafficking here in the Bay Area? 
Participants mingled with diplomats of Mexico, Germany and Israel while enjoying the cuisine of each country and gaining insight into the international nuances of anti-trafficking.  
Download the event flyer HERE 
For additional resources provider by Dr. Shmueli click HERE
(Picture Credit: Margarita Nikolova)

Closing Event|Teen Power: Be a Force in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
SFCAHT

February 10, 2016
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Library

At this event we honored the winners of the 2016 Teen Poster and Writing contests. Youth from across the Bay Area gathered to share experiences in anti-trafficking advocacy and prevention. Speakers shared at the event how youth can help fight human trafficking in our own back yard and rescue the victims. There were many special performances, including one from the Regent Collective Dance Company from Notre Dame High School.

Click HERE  for information about the winners of the contest and to view the winning posters and writings
(Picture Credit: Margarita Nikolova)

OTHER 2016 CAMPAIGN EVENTS

7th Annual Gala and Charity Auction 
Freedom House

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30 2016
                       6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City
Cost: $150 individual ticket; table of 10 $1,500
Contact: Gala@FreedomHouseSF.org and                                   register HERE
Description: Jeremy Affeldt, the recently retired relief pitcher with the San Francisco Giants, who is a passionate abolitionist, is the guest speaker. Survivor updates, silent and live auctions and a gourmet dinner highlight the evening. Proceeds benefit The Monarch for women in San Mateo County and The Nest for adolescent girls in Santa Clara County.
For more information, download the event flyer HERE

FREEdom Expo!
Love Never Fails

February 27, 2016
New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hayward

A community gathered to learn how to combat trafficking in our own backyards. We answered 3 main questions - What is human trafficking? What does it look like where I live? What can I do to fight trafficking in my own backyard today? Attended by the DA, FBI, Hayward PD, Victim Service Providers, Parents, Students, Faith-based Organizations,Community Organizations and community members to lend their voice and helping hand.

4th Annual Human Trafficking Brown Bag Series: Working with Survivors of Trafficking--A Training Course for Case Managers
Anti-Trafficking Collaborative of the Bay Area

February 24, 2016
Women's Building, San Francisco

​This is the final installment of the 4th annual human trafficking Brown Bag series. ANTI-TRAFFICKING COLLABORATIVE OF THE BAY AREA (ATCBA) is comprised of three member agencies: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Asian Women's Shelter, and Mujeres Unidas y Activas. Since 2000, ATCBA has engaged in legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of trafficking survivors, as well as provides comprehensive and holistic direct legal and social services to men, women, transgendered, and children survivors of human trafficking. We serve foreign-born survivors from around the world and those who have been trafficked throughout the United States.
For more information, click HERE  For more information, click HERE 

4th Annual Human Trafficking Brown Bag Series: Pro Bono Legal Services Training--Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking
Anti-Trafficking Collaborative of the Bay Area

February 19, 2016
Fenwick & West, LLP, San Francisco

This is the third installment of the 4th annual human trafficking Brown Bag series. ANTI-TRAFFICKING COLLABORATIVE OF THE BAY AREA (ATCBA) is comprised of three member agencies: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Asian Women's Shelter, and Mujeres Unidas y Activas. Since 2000, ATCBA has engaged in legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of trafficking survivors, as well as provides comprehensive and holistic direct legal and social services to men, women, transgendered, and children survivors of human trafficking. We serve foreign-born survivors from around the world and those who have been trafficked throughout the United States.
For more information, click HERE  For more information, click HERE 

4th Annual Human Trafficking Brown Bag Series: If You Could Help One Survivor--Film Night and Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking
Anti-Trafficking Collaborative of the Bay Area

February 11, 2016
Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco

This is the second installment of the 4th annual human trafficking Brown Bag series. ANTI-TRAFFICKING COLLABORATIVE OF THE BAY AREA (ATCBA) is comprised of three member agencies: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Asian Women's Shelter, and Mujeres Unidas y Activas. Since 2000, ATCBA has engaged in legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of trafficking survivors, as well as provides comprehensive and holistic direct legal and social services to men, women, transgendered, and children survivors of human trafficking. We serve foreign-born survivors from around the world and those who have been trafficked throughout the United States.
For more information, click HERE 

Annual Brunch
New Day for Children 

February 6, 2016
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo

Since 2009, New Day for Children provides resortative care and education to American girls (10-18 yr) rescued from sex trafficking. At New Day, we prefer not to focus a lot of attention on the dark side of this human disaster, the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. We see the hope and redemption every day of girls regaining their lives and starting anew with dreams for bright futures. Please join us this year for our annual brunch with guest speaker Lexie, who will be sharing her story as a survivor.
For more information: You can view a video of interviews HERE or download the event flyer HERE

Advocate Volunteer Training
Freedom House

February 6, 2016
 Freedom House

Due to demand, Freedom House is holding a special four-hour training class for those who primarily want to "table" at community events and share information about human trafficking. In May, the in-depth eight-hour advocate training session will be held, which also prepares volunteers to speak before civic organizations, businesses and college classes. The 40-hour shelter volunteer training program also will commence in May. 

4th Annual Human Trafficking Brown Bag Series: Representation of API Women in the Human Trafficking Discourse
Anti-Trafficking Collaborative of the Bay Area

 January 27, 2016
 Dandelion Room, 405 Arguello St, San Francisco

This is the first installment of the 4th annual human trafficking Brown Bag series. ANTI-TRAFFICKING COLLABORATIVE OF THE BAY AREA (ATCBA) is comprised of three member agencies: Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Asian Women's Shelter, and Mujeres Unidas y Activas. Since 2000, ATCBA has engaged in legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of trafficking survivors, as well as provides comprehensive and holistic direct legal and social services to men, women, transgendered, and children survivors of human trafficking. We serve foreign-born survivors from around the world and those who have been trafficked throughout the United States.
For more information, click HERE 

Human Trafficking Outreach Event-San Jose
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

January 27, 2016 
1780 Hillsdale Ave, San José

​Event includes topics specifically directed to practitioners and advocates for Immigration benefits. Speakers include:
  • John Kramar, District Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Marianna Warmee, Federal Administrative Judge, U.S. EEOC and SFCAHT’s Co-Chair
  • Jennifer Tse, Regional Coordinator, Workplace Crimes, Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
  • Elmy Bermejo, Regional Representative for the Secretary of Labor
  • Mitchell Rose, Supervisory Special Agent, ICE Department of Homeland Security, HSI
  • Amany Ezeldin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Adriana Gonzalez, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs, Mexican Consulate
  • Renata Del Moral, MPA, Victim Assistant Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security, HIS
  • Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, Psy.D., LMFT, Chief of Victim Services, Office of District Attorney George Gascón    

Gang Life and Gang Trafficking
Screening of "Gang Trap" and Presentation ​
Shared Hope International

January 26, 2016
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​ Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world today. Gangs have realized it is more lucrative to traffic human beings that it is to traffic both drugs and arms. Join Shared Hope International for a look at gang life and gang trafficking, the consequences that lead children to become gang members and the signs to look for to prevent your own child or their friends from becoming the next victim lured in to the so-called 'protection' of the gang.

The Demand Factor in the Global Sex Trade: Human Trafficking as a Human Rights Crisis
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing, In Conjunction With Exodus Cry and Shared Hope International

January 26, 2016  

Please join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a briefing on how the demand for commercial sex fuels the global human trafficking industry, perpetuating a human rights crisis. The sex trafficking industry is perpetrated by two key players: the trafficker ("pimp") and the buyer ("john"). To downplay the role of either is a failure to grasp the basic dynamic of human trafficking. The buyer is often viewed through a lens of tolerance or even ignored. Yet, demand for commercial sex drives human trafficking and presents a dire human rights crisis for those who are exploited.Please join us to hear from experts on the frontlines in the fight against human trafficking as they discuss the danger caused by purchasers and purveyors of commercial sex and successful efforts employed to combat demand. The discussion will be moderated by Randy Hultgren, Executive Committee, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. Panelists include:
  • Taina Bien-Aimé, Executive Director, Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW)
  • Ernie Allen, Allen Global Consulting
  • Sheriff Tom Dart, Cook County IL
  • Kubiki Pride, mother of a sex trafficking survivor and advocate against sexual exploitation of women and children
  • Withelma "T" Ortiz Walker Pettigrew, survivor and advocate
For more information click HERE

Human Trafficking Outreach Event-San Francisco
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

January 25, 2016 
90 7th Street Room B040, San Francisco

Event includes topics specifically directed to practitioners and advocates for Immigration benefits. Speakers include:
  • John Kramar, District Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Marianna Warmee, Federal Administrative Judge, U.S. EEOC and SFCAHT’s Co-Chair
  • Jennifer Tse, Regional Coordinator, Workplace Crimes, Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
  • Elmy Bermejo, Regional Representative for the Secretary of Labor
  • Mitchell Rose, Supervisory Special Agent, ICE Department of Homeland Security, HSI
  • Amany Ezeldin, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Adriana Gonzalez, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs, Mexican Consulate
  • Renata Del Moral, MPA, Victim Assistant Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security, HIS
  • Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, Psy.D., LMFT, Chief of Victim Services, Office of District Attorney George Gascón    

2nd Annual Voices for the Voiceless International Blvd Rally
S.H.A.D.E. Project, Love Never Fails, and MISSEY 

January 23, 2016
 International Blvd, Oakland, CA

In commemoration of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. There will be rallying, resources, guest speakers, entertainment, and food. Co-sponsored by the California Attorney General's Office, S.H.A.D.E Project, Love Never Fails, and MISSEY. See the flyer HERE.

Anti-human Trafficking and Superbowl 50 Anti-Trafficking Activities
Democratic Women in Action(DWIA) 

January 21, 2016
First Unitarian Universalist Church and Center, 1187 Franklin, San Francisco

Please join us to hear how the city and community are working to prevent human trafficking around the time of the Superbowl and beyond. As leaders in the anti-trafficking community, Federal Administrative Judge Marianna Warmee and Carletta Jackson-Lane JD, will offer deep insights into the human trafficking problem in the Bay Area. The speakers will discuss their own experiences and perspectives on local and regional efforts against traffickers and victim support, they'll tell us about the work they're doing to combat the issues, and they'll suggest ideas about how you can get involved.
Speakers include: Marianna Warmee, Federal Administrative Judge; San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking and Jewish Coalition to End Human Trafficking & Carletta Jackson-Lane JD, Executive Director, Sojourner Truth Foster Family Services Agency; Chair, Superbowl 50 Anti-Trafficking Committee / Mayor’s Superbowl 50 Task Force

Protecting Teenagers against Sex Trafficking: Film Screening of "Chosen" and Presentation
Shared Hope International & Marin Child Abuse Prevention Council

January 21, 2016
 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 100,  Conference Room, San Rafael

Screening of the documentary Chosen, the true story of America’s trafficked teens, power point presentation by Laurel Botsford, Ambassador of Hope, Shared Hope International, and discussion.    
Download event flyer HERE.

Sandra Day O'Connor Institute SAFE Project: Human Trafficking Training for Hospitality Workers
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking Watch Program 

 January 20, 2016
Elihu M. Harris State Building
   
This training will provide informative tools targeting the hospitality industry and is specifically designed for those employed as general managers, directors of security, directors of housekeeping, front desk teams, and managers of hospitality and service related businesses. Together we can eradicate human trafficking in Alameda County and the Bay Area! For more information visit our website HERE and register for the training HERE.

Reunion of the Men of the Community: Man-to-Man Discussions about Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108 & Shared Hope International

 January 18, 2016
San Rafael Elks Lodge #1108 in the Card Room, 1312 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA

This “men only” discussion will feature: You, questioning and speaking freely with Les Higashi, Ambassador of Hope, Shared Hope International; Officer Bradley Kashack, Marin County Sheriff Department; The San Rafael Police Officers on the human trafficking team; Stephen Wooldridge, Survivor Advocate, Center for Domestic Peace.
Elks men and Non-Elks men alike are welcome and encouraged to bring their teen sons.
Download event flyer HERE.

The Imagine Me Winter Gala
Love Never Fails

 January 16, 2016
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo, CA

What do Grammy Award winning Gospel Artist, Kirk Franklin and 2015 Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Tim Brown have in common? They both believe it is important for women and children to be free and safe. Come hear what they have to say about Love Never Fails at the Imagine Me Gala!

The Advanced Israeli Model to Fight Human Trafficking: How Israel Joined The Front Runners
The Israeli Consulate General & The Jewish Coalition to End Human Trafficking

January 14, 2016
The Jewish Community Federation Board Room

Dr. Shmueli, Israel’s National Anti-trafficking Coordinator, presented about the successful complex of anti-trafficking policies and legislative solutions that lead to the ranking of Israel as one of the leading nations in the global fight against modern-day slavery.  Dr. Andy David, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, introduced Dr. Shmueli and addressed the audience.