Trafficking Hotlines

If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline at 1-888-3737-888 or the Yakima Crime Victims Service Center at 1-866-523-6468. Both of these hotlines operate 24/7 hours!

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Men's Movement to End Demand - The Defenders

13 Days For Justice - FREED

• Day 1: Thurs, May 9. FREED Prayer Meeting. 7pm. House of Prayer
• Day 2: Fri, May 10. Pink Room Documentary Showing. 7pm. Location TBD
• Day 3: Sat, May 11
  • Run for Rice. 9 am. Richland Campus
  • Pink Room Documentary Showing. 7 pm. West Pasco Campus
• Day 4: Sun, May 12. Forgiveness Interview with Lisa Godwin during Sunday services. Richland Campus
• Day 5: Mon, May 13.
  • SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
  • Shame and Forgiveness Seminar. 7pm. Fellowship Hall.
• Day 6: Tue, May 14. SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
• Day 7: Wed, May 15. SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
• Day 8: Thurs, May 16.
  • SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
  • icah Bournes at ABIDE Young Adult Group. 7pm. ShareHouse
• Day 9: Fri, May 17.
  • SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
  • oetry Slam featuring Micah Bournes. 8pm. ShareHouse
• Day 10: Sat, May 18.
  • SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times
  • ustice Jam with Micah Bournes and Clayton Butler. 7pm. West Pasco Campus
• Day 11: Sun, May 19
  • SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience. Bethel Gym. See soldexp.org for times.
  • Community Justice Assessment results announced. Sunday services. Richland Campus.
  • Guest Preacher Clayton Butler of AIM. Sunday services. Richland campus.
  • Anti-Trafficking Training for the Local Church, Session 1. 3-6pm. Desert View Room.
• Day 12: Mon, May 20. Anti-Trafficking Training for the Local Church, Session 2. 6-9pm. Desert View Room

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Here are directions for the Bethel Richland Campus. Here is a map of specific rooms within the Richland Campus. Here are directions for the Bethel West Pasco Campus. Here are directions to Sharehouse.

Project Respect Training

Training to establish a common protocol for screening potential victims of human trafficking. For more information
Contact Kim Foley at Comprehensive for more information. Tel. 576-4326

Faith and Justice Network
Kennewick Public Library 6:30-9:00 pm

Focus of this meeting will be on gang trafficking and what is happening in our area.

International Christian Alliance on Prostitution North America Conference

For more information, click here.

Comprehensive – Kim Foley - (509) 576-4326
Rod’s House – Joe Willis - (509) 895.2665
Yakima YWCA – Erin Black - (509) 248-7796

April 21
Kennewick

DECEPTIONS: Exposing the Lures of Child Trafficking & Internet Dangers
AWARE training in the Tri-Cities, sponsored by the Tri-Cities Soroptimists - Download the flyer

Missing to Trafficking: Connections Between the Missing Child and Trafficking
Missing and Exploited Children's Program (MCEP)

view training on Vimeo | download the presentation slides

May 10-20
Richland

Sylvia Ui'lani Matayoshi - internationally recognized expert on Human Trafficking will speak at a luncheon sponsored by Zonta
learn more about his event

Trauma informed Care and Family and Youth Services Bureau Outcomes for Runaway and Homeless Youth
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC)
Recorded Session - only online until September 2012

Sexual Exploitation of Girls in Gangs
Missing and Exploited Children's Program (MCEP)

view training on Vimeo | download the presentation slides
See other archived training on the MCEP website

Saturday August 18th 10AM-6PM and Sunday August 19th 11AM-6PM  
1521 So. 1st St., Sunnyside, WA 98944 Download the flyer/Press Release
Organized by Sunnyside's Promise Map to exhibit

Promising Practices in Combating the Commercial Exploitation of Girls in Gangs
Missing and Exploited Children's Program (MCEP)

view training on Vimeo | download the presentation slides
See other archived training on the MCEP website

Finding Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Human Trafficking - MECP

Register for the webinar

Yakima Valley Libraries - Board of Trustees meeting

Zonta Advocacy spoke on the need for filtering of porn sites at our library. Read her statement and the packet of materials (zip file) she provided to the Board to read.

Volunteer & Public Awareness Training - Genesis Project Shelter for victims of Trafficking

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2012 Northwest Human Trafficking Summit

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Movie Viewing: a National Search for Human Worth
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FREE! Open to the public! View the trailer

Washington Advisory Committee on Trafficking (WashACT) quarterly information session

6-8 pm, at the Seattle Police Department Training Center at 2203 Airport Way South Building C, Classroom 4, Seattle, WA  98134. This event is open to anyone interested in learning about local anti-trafficking efforts and new taskforce participants.  Attendees must RSVP to marie.hoffmann@rescue.org.

Khurshida Begum, Human Trafficking Survivor speaking about Human Trafficking in Washington State

Richland Public Library, Gallery Area - 6:30-8:30pm
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SOLD: the Human Trafficking Experience

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Chris Johnson, Policy Director, Washington State Attorney General's Office

Community meeting to learn more about the Attorney General's office's work to fight human trafficking in Washington State. Support of community groups, legislation, prosecution and more! 5:00pm

click here for more information

Movie Viewing: "Sex+Money: a National Search for Human Worth "
Perry Technical Institute Auditorium
2011 W. Washington Ave. 7:00pm
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FREE! Open to the public! View the trailer

We are Better Together: Washington Engage Discussion on Building community alliances to prevent Human Trafficking

Cancelled

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2013

Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST) Training Day

Saturday, January 26th, 9am – 4:30pm
at Mars Hill Church UW District – 4554 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Parking is $10 up to 8 hours at the parking lot next to the church.
Fee: $18
Register: click here 
Info or questions: email info@iwantrest.com

Raise the Roof 6 - Dinner and Silent Auction
Yakima Convention Center

Benefits Rod's House - for more information

Human Trafficking Awareness Training
9:00am - noon at the Yakima Foursquare Church on 40th Avenue
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Dr. Cyndi Romine from Called to Rescue will present on Sex Trafficking in our community.There will be a self-defense course as well. All are welcome, lunch is provided, and 30 dollars at the door to cover costs. This event is organized by local community member Jamin Cook and Joan Anderson.

Abuse Recovery Leadering Training

3 day training put on by Abuse Recovery Ministry Services
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To Free Today’s Slaves: Human Trafficking Forum in Ellensburg

Join us on the Central Washington University campus (Sub-Ballroom) in Ellensburg to learn more about what you
can do to change the face of Human Trafficking, locally, statewide, and globally. All events are free!

SOLD Experience
Tues & Wed, Feb. 19-20, 2013, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm @ Central Washington University SURC Sub-Ballroom

A multi-sensory experience that takes viewers into the dark corners of human trafficking, both globally and locally. Each room is dedicated to a different real-life story of a central character impacted by human trafficking. Free of charge. Learn more about the Sold Experience

Human Trafficking Forum
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Central Washington University SURC Ballroom. This year’s speakers include:

• Bill Forbes—World Vision’s International Director of Child Protection
• Velma Veloria—Co-chair of the U.W. Women’s Center Anti Human Trafficking Task Force and Former WA State Representative.
• Andy Conner – DMST King Co. Deputy Sheriff and founder of The Genesis Project, which is a 24-hour drop-in center that caters to victims of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) in the King County area.

Human Trafficking Luncheon:
Thursday, February 28, 2013, Noon - 1:30 pm @ Hal Holmes Center, 209. N. Ruby St., Ellensburg

This is a time for the community to come together to meet the forum speakers and have time to ask questions about the problem of human trafficking globally and in our own local area. A trafficking survivor will tell her story and answer questions from the audience. A resource table and opportunities for additional learning and training will be on hand. Co-sponsored by the Ellensburg City Library.

For more information, visit www.freetodaysslaves.org

Linda Smith of Shared Hope International at the Downtown Rotary Club

Yakima Convention Center, noon
You need to be the guest of a Rotarian to attend. Download the newsletter with more details

Watch the video - introduction starts at 26:17

Faith and Justice Network Meeting
8428 N. Gage Blvd, Suite A, Kennewick, WA 99336 6:30 - 8:30pm

We will have a guest speaker, Detective Jason Harrington from the Kennewick Police Department, one of two officers that have been trained in trafficking identification and anti-trafficking techniques in our area.  He’ll apprise us of what law enforcement is seeing in our area.  We will have an opportunity to sign up to assist with the upcoming first responder training to and to assist publicizing Khurshida Begum returning to the Tri-Cities to finish her anti-trafficking talk plus additional great information and events in our area.

Kittitas County Coalition Against Trafficking Informational Gathering
Bar 14 Restaurant, Ellensburg 7:000 - 8:30pm

For more information, contact Sally Jo Homes, WAE Area Associate sallyjoh@waengage.com

Human Trafficking Awareness Event at Heritage University

Movie Viewing Sex+Money: A Search for Human Worth
Information Fair and panel of local professionals working to fight human trafficking in the valley

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Human Trafficking Training
Bar 14 Restaurant
1800 Canyon Road, Ellensburg
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

We will explain human trafficking in general, what it looks like in Central Washington, what JTCW is and areas people can volunteer in. Lunch is not provided.

RSVP with Dy Buchanan. Organized nby Juneteenth CW.

Yakima Citizen's Police Academy

The Citizens Academy conducted by the Yakima Police Department is an eight-week course designed to provide Yakima residents and members of the Yakima business community first-hand   knowledge of how their police department works.  To participate in the Academy requires a commitment of eight weeks from the students.  Classes are held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  One optional Saturday will be offered at the shooting range.

For more information, see this flyer

Khurshida Begum
Gallery at Richland Library, 6:00 - 8:00pm
955 Northgate Dr., Richland, WA

Khursida will speak to the public about practical ways we can minister to trafficking survivors.  This is a great way to introduce others to the topic of human trafficking and she will have a Q& A session at the end of her talk. Download the flyer

Human Trafficking Awareness Event
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima
6-9pm in Cadwell 101

Sponsored by CMDA for students, physicians and community members
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Genesis Project Training Day
Saturday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This training will be conducted by GP President Deputy Andy Conner, and board members Detective Joel Banks and Detective Brian Taylor from the SeaTac Street Crimes Unit. Topics covered will be the pimping culture in the Seattle area, types of trafficking situations, case studies of specific trafficking cases, experiences of victims, what the Genesis Project does to help them, and more.

If you have an interest in volunteering with the Genesis Project, contact them for more information.

REST Training Day

Learn about the dynamics of sex trafficking; the sex industry in Seattle; and direct outreach with girls, women, and men. This training is put on by Real Escape from the Sex Trade and is also open for community members who want to consider how they can make a difference in Seattle and beyond. Educational materials will be handed out and lunch will be provided.

9am – 4:30pm
Where: TBD, Seattle
Fee: $18
Register: click here
Info or questions: email info@iwantrest.com

We've been to this training - it's exceptional!

Wapato Public Schools Women in Leadership Forum

Read short news report about this presentation

April 17
Webinar

Multi-disciplinary Team Investigations:  A Victim-Oriented Approach
Missing and Exploited Children's Program (MECP)

2:00 -3:00 PM EST  (11 PST)

Participants will learn the importance of victim-oriented approaches to child-exploitation investigations and how coordinated responses, like MDT investigations, are effective in reducing victim trauma. Panelists will explore the foundations of MDT investigations and will offer strategies for beginning and/or improving multidisciplinary responses. Panelists will also discuss the role of victim advocates and how this role supports the investigation efforts of all members of the MDT team. To register

Are We Not Men?

Men's Breakfast to discuss men's role in fighting porn and sex trafficking.
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AWARE training of Deceptions and Illusions

This is a "train the trainers" on these two curriculum which can be used with small groups of middle school, junior high and high school aged youth - on the subjects of Pornography and Domesitc Minor Sex Trafficking. See the curriculum info

Download the flyer - For more information, contact Michelle Withers, michelle.goals@gmail.com 205-8672

Premiere Launch of "Chosen, a Film by Shared Hope International"
Hosted by the Defenders USA, the men of Shared Hope

6:00 - 8:00pm The Kiggins Theatre
Vancouver, Washington $50 general admission, $125 VIP package
Featuring Wine tasting from local wineries, catered by Beaches Restaurant
For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.sharedhope.org/chosen

Inhospitable to Trafficking Training
Red Lion Hotel on 5th Avenue

This training is designed for owners and managers of lodging establishments in King County, especially those overseeing functions of the hotel impacted by sex trafficking, including: General Manager, Security Manager, Front Desk Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Bar/Restaurant Manager.

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Faith Justice Network - Emily Butler
Kennewick Public Library on Union from 6:30-8:30 pm.
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Emily is a Harvard trained attorney that worked for a San Francisco area think-tank researching demand for prostitution and a social worker for Rahab's House (restoration for trafficking victims in Cambodia). 

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