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Go in depth on what human trafficking is and how it impacts our communities locally. Hear from law enforcement, nonprofit leaders and survivors about how you can engage with youth and people in vulnerable situations to decrease human trafficking. Learn about the tangible needs for restoration opportunities for survivors and those in vulnerable situations locally. SCHEDULE ------------------------ 9:00 am -- DOORS OPEN 9:30 - 10:20 AM -- MORNING SESSION 1 -- BREAK -- 10:30 - 11:30 AM -- MORNING SESSION 2 11:30 - NOON -- PANEL DISCUSSION NOON - 1:30 PM -- LUNCH (on your own) 1:30 - 2:00 PM -- AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS -- BREAK -- 2:20 - 2:55 PM -- AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION 2 2:55 - 3:15 PM -- CLOSING MORNING SESSION SPEAKERS: ------------------------ 1. STEPH PAGE & JENN THOMAS | STORIES FOUNDATION TOPIC: What Is Human Trafficking? 2. STEPH PAGE & JENN THOMAS | STORIES FOUNDATION TOPIC: Why Do We Have Human Trafficking? 3. CHAD GOEHRING | RENEW HOPE TOPIC: What Makes Us Vulnerable to Trafficking & Exploitation? 4. DAN SACHI | INVESTIGATOR W/ THE ST. PAUL POLICE DEPARTMENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT & MN BCA MEMBER TOPIC: Case Study of Human Trafficking 5. PAUL LENZMEIER | COMMANDER W/ THE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TOPIC: Identification & Local Trends 6. PANEL - QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: ------------------------ >> MELISSA & MIKE ANDERSON | CELEBRATIONS CHURCH TOPIC: The Harms of Pornography - How to Have Hope & Get Help >> ASHLEY MOORE | C.A.S.T. TOPIC: Signs of Trafficking & Community Engagement >> MICAH GODSEY | STORIES FOUNDATION & CHRIS PAGE | FIERCE FREEDOM TOPIC: How to Engage Our Youth >> STEPH PAGE | STORIES FOUNDATION TOPIC: Faith Response TO TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION Bring a friend!