This forum is not hosted by ThinkTank, but looks like it is very worthwhile for our members to attend.
Forum on Human Trafficking
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009; TIME: 9 AM to 1 PM
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 508 Riviera Street, Venice, FloridaSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church is hosting an educational forum for the Sarasota County area. The goal is for participants to learn about human trafficking in Southwest Florida and what we as community members can do to combat this serious problem…a problem much larger than most residents in this area realize.
Distinguished panel for this forum includes:
**Jordan Buckley of the Coalition of Immokalee Farm Workers (CIW) and Interfaith Action of Southwest
Florida
**Christine Nolan, District Director of Catholic Charities of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties
**Nola Theiss of Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships, Inc.
Representatives of local law enforcement task forceRegister by email to: humantrafficking AT stmarksvenice.com
A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided.
A donation to cover the cost of food and materials is appreciated. Please register or direct your questions to the email above.
(h/t Venice Buzz)
