Virtual Event presented in conjunction with MPI Greater New York.

Date: July 31, 2024

Time: 1:00pm to 1:45pm 

Fees: Complimentary for members and non-members. Donations to Greenlight Operations and Wellspring are appreciated. 

Event Description: 

MPI Upstate New York and MPI Greater New York Chapters invite you to join us for a virtual education event on an urgent topic within our industry - human trafficking. 

Did you know human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry worldwide? Hear from:

• Greenlight Operation, an anti-human trafficking nonprofit, that is on a mission to strategically combat human trafficking through educational initiatives and serve sex trafficked women through a continuum of restorative care.
• Wellspring, a non-profit domestic violence and sexual assault services resource in Saratoga County, supporting survivors and engaging the community to end relationship and sexual abuse.

Attendees will be provided with:

• Definitions of human trafficking
• An overview of the problem
• International and national human trafficking trends
• Insight to the recruitment and grooming process
• A list of the signs of human trafficking
• Ways hotels and venues can keep their establishments safe
• Steps on how to report suspected cases
• Information on what prevents victims from reaching out for help
• Recommendations for team safety planning
• Ways to get involved 

Together, we can make a difference!