BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//California Against Slavery - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:California Against Slavery X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for California Against Slavery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200207T113948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T113948Z UID:6923-1582108200-1582113600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Love Never Fails Presentation DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking is at an all time high. We hear about it but do we really know what it is\, who it affects and what can be done to end it. \nJoin us\, for a presentation presented by Vanessa Russell\, Founder of the non-profit Love Never Fails. Gain information and resources that are vital to survivors and the community we serve in an effort to stop Human Trafficking. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/love-never-fails-presentation/ LOCATION:Alameda County Social Service Agency\, Eden Multi-Service Center\, 24100 Amador St.reet\, 3rd FL. Lupine RM A & B\, Hayward\, CA\, 94544\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/loveneverfails.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Murphy &%3B Kimberly Nutting":MAILTO:snmurphy@acgov.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200203T120619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T120619Z UID:6871-1581760800-1581775200@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Discussion on Human Trafficking Awareness: Protect African American girls DESCRIPTION:The Stockton Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated invite you to attend an informative discussion to raise the awareness of human trafficking victims. Please join this collaboration of San Joaquin County community organizations for an introduction to the indicators of human sex trafficking victims\, the appropriate response for stakeholders when they learn of victimization and considerations for the recovery of victims. Attendees will receive information regarding available resources for the fight against human trafficking. \nThis is an opportunity to hear from practitioners in victim advocacy\, law enforcement\, and actual human trafficking survivors AND assemble emergency backpacks for African American girls who are victims. \nAction Steps: \n\nRSVP and ask members of your organization\, family and friends to attend the anti-Human Trafficking Forum (10am – noon) February 15\, 2020\, which is FREE.\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor (Individual and/or Organizational): Donate $50 to $100 by February 8\, 2020 towards the purchase of the contents of the survivor backpacks.\nVolunteer (Individual and/or Organizational) to assemble/stuff the backpacks after the informational meeting. (12:30—2pm)\n\nCurrent Sponsors: The Stockton Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated\, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA)\, Professional Football Players Mothers Association (PFPMA)\, The Douglas Martin Family Foundation. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/discussion-on-human-trafficking-awareness-protect-african-american-girls/ LOCATION:Cesar Chavez Central Library\, 605 North El Dorado Street\, Stockton\, CA\, 95202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200203T120502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T120538Z UID:6876-1581616800-1581616800@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:KCAHT Welcomes Rebecca Bender to Downtown Bakersfield DESCRIPTION:KCAHT is proud to welcome Rebecca Bender–a world-renowned author\, speaker\, and human trafficking survivor leader–to Downtown Bakersfield.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKern Coalition Against Human Trafficking (KCAHT) is proud to welcome Rebecca Bender–a world-renowned author\, speaker\, and human trafficking survivor leader–to Downtown Bakersfield. Join us for a night of human trafficking awareness and learn more about how this issue is affecting our own community. Book signing to follow. \nSeats are limited. Special thanks to our sponsor\, Kern County Department of Human Services. \nAbout Rebecca \nRebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning social entrepreneur and nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery\, she wrote her first book\, Roadmap to Redemption\, followed by a 16-week curriculum titled Elevate. RBI’s advanced trainings have equipped over 100\,000 community professionals including FBI\, Homeland Security\, local law enforcement\, medical professionals and aftercare programs to provide expert testimony during trial and investigation\, trainings and consultation. Rebecca serves as an advisor to the United States Dept. of Health and Human Services\, the Presidential Candidacy Equality Model Coalition and the Oregon Dept of Justice. \nIn 2015\, Rebecca realized that if she could get a masters online\, she could mentor online and created the first online school for trafficking survivors\, merging tech and social justice. To date\, over 644 survivors in 6 countries have received mentoring and professional development training. She now uses those courses to help teach all women how to use their story for a purpose. \nRebecca and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest with their four daughters. She is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in many news publications. Her memoir\, In Pursuit of Love releases Jan 2020. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/kcaht-welcomes-rebecca-bender-to-downtown-bakersfield/ LOCATION:Maya Cinemas Bakersfield\, 1000 California Avenue\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93304\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Becca-Bender.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200203T120340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T120340Z UID:6881-1581444000-1581444000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:KCAHT Presents Rebecca Bender at Summit Coffee (Canyon Hills church) DESCRIPTION:KCAHT Freedom Bridge to host Rebecca Bender–a world-renowned author\, speaker\, and human trafficking survivor leader.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKCAHT Freedom Bridge\, an interfaith committee of the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking\, is thrilled to bring Rebecca Bender to Bakersfield to share about God’s restoration and her new book\, “In Pursuit of Love”. Join us for this human trafficking awareness and book signing event on Feb 11th 6:00pm at Summit Coffee. \nSeats are limited. Special thanks to our sponsor\, Kern County Department of Human Services. \nAbout Rebecca \nAfter escaping nearly six years of human trafficking\, Rebecca Bender received the kind of restoration that only God provides. Now\, an award-winning\, social entrepreneur\, she is the CEO & Founder of the Rebecca Bender Initiative\, a non-profit that works with law enforcement\, FBI\, Homeland Security and aftercare programs to provide expert testimony\, trainings and consultation across the globe. She is also the creator of Elevate Academy\, an online school for women who want to pursue the call of God regardless of their past. Rebecca has earned her Master’s in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary and enjoys influencing culture by teaching biblical truths for various audiences. Rebecca and her husband\, Matt\, live in the Pacific Northwest with their four daughters. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/kcaht-presents-rebecca-bender-at-summit-coffee-canyon-hills-church/ LOCATION:Summitt Coffee\, 7100 Auburn Street\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93306\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Rebecca-Bender.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T210912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T210912Z UID:6635-1581186600-1581195600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Children of the Immaculate Heart's 7th Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:Restore All Things in Christ – Supporting Survivors of Sex Trafficking in San Diego \nPlease join us on February 8th\, 2020\, for our 7th Annual Gala! We are so happy and thankful to God for this opportunity to celebrate with our friends and benefactors once again for all that God has done for us. Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo! \nThe Seventh Annual Children of the Immaculate Heart Gala will be held at Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church. \nJoin us as we listen to… \nCy Kellett\, talk show host of Catholic Answers Live\, MC; \nChristopher Check\, CEO of Catholic Answers\, as our keynote speaker: “The Catholic Option: What are You Doing Here?”; \nPaul Jonna\, Senior Trial Counsel\, giving an update about CIH’s religious liberty and freedom of speech lawsuit against the State of California over the opening of The Refuge\, and; \nGrace Williams\, President of Children of the Immaculate Heart\, sharing about the growth of CIH over the past year and our plans for 2020. \nThe evening will include refreshments\, appetizers\, and dessert. Dinner by Ranch Catering – Caprese salad\, beef tri-tip\, Napoleon potatoes\, and grilled vegetables. Dietary needs can be met upon request. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/children-of-the-immaculate-hearts-7th-annual-gala/ LOCATION:Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church\, 3131 Governor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CIH.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200206T114445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T114445Z UID:6906-1581102000-1581107400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Hope 365 Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Global Hope 365 advocates for gender equality and to end violent practices towards women\, namely human trafficking and child marriage. At the “Speaker’s Corner: Shining a Light on Human Trafficking Prevention event” on February 7th\, Global Hope 365 brings together a unique blend of experts on the topic. We will here from local officials who work on the topic on a regular basis as well as a current law student. \nOpening Remarks: Laura Oatman\, District Director for Congressman Harley Rouda\, who represents coastal Orange County from Seal Beach to Laguna Niguel. \nFeatured perspective: Peggy Huang\, City of Yorba Linda Councilmember\, Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General\, Criminal Appeals\, Trial\, and Writs section\, Candidate for US Congress. As a trial attorney\, Peggy prosecuted individuals who abused and neglected clients in facilities licensed by the California Department of Social Services and represented foster children in juvenile court. She was involved in two bills\, signed into law\, that protected abused and neglected children. Peggy offers a unique perspective on the challenges of ending Human Trafficking in Orange County and California. \nFeatured perspective Christina Mojica is a third-year law student at Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. She interned at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Malta for 3 months this year. JRS is an international NGO with a mission to advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons throughout the world. The JRS Malta team specializes in legal assistance\, social services\, awareness-raising in schools and spiritual care. Assistance is provided regardless of race\, ethnic origin\, or religious belief. Christina assisted the lead attorney at JRS Malta with providing legal advice to newly arrived asylum seekers in Malta and wrote appeals for people who were rejected refugee status in Malta. Christina will be talking about the life-changing experiences she went through while working there including stories of human trafficking. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/hope-365-speaker-series/ LOCATION:St. Mark Presbyterian Church\, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/922a6b508d6d3390bb361bfcb477ee9d6862d4671b396484ea1f10dbc1384819-rimg-w526-h296-gmir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200204T122236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T122236Z UID:6899-1581012000-1581017400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking & The Dangers of Technology DESCRIPTION:California has the highest number of sex and labor trafficking cases in the nation. Come learn how to stop this crime in your community!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to the National Human Trafficking Hotline California has the highest number of reported human trafficking cases in the United States. With technology being used as a deceptive gateway for exploiters to recruit\, sell and groom children\, the time for us to combat human trafficking is now. PROTECT™ is a leading human trafficking prevention education and training program. PROTECT™ was developed by a coalition of three anti-trafficking nonprofits in partnership with the California Department of Education and the California Attorney General’s Office. \nHuman Trafficking & The Dangers of Technology is now available to school communities of parents\, guardians\, and other community members. In this session participants will accomplish these three learning objectives – Education\, Awareness\, and Prevention. It will provide the information and resources necessary to educate you on human trafficking and the dangers of technology. \nWhat’s our objective? To increase knowledge of human trafficking\, including labor and sex trafficking\, enhance understanding of trafficking recruitment tactics and the role of technology and increase protective factors for youth and young adults throughout our communities. \n  URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-the-dangers-of-technology-2/ LOCATION:Laguna Creek High School – MULTI PURPOSE ROOM\, 9050 Vicino Drive\, Elk Grove\, CA\, 95758\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EAP.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200204T122119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T122119Z UID:6894-1580904000-1580909400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Rotary Meeting with Guest Speaker Julia Flynn Siler\, author DESCRIPTION:Come Join us for this very special Rotary Event held at Cameron House. Meet Author Julia Flynn Siler speak about her book White Devil’s Daughter. Listen to the true stories of trafficked young Asian girls and how thousands were saved and found refuge.\nRSVP required\, Payment of $20 for lunch at the door. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/rotary-meeting-with-guest-speaker-julia-flynn-siler-author/ LOCATION:Donaldina Cameron House\, 920 Sacramento St\, San Francisco\, California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_88072651_39586452918_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200121T120914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T120914Z UID:6828-1580551200-1580558400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:The Financial Empowerment Academy DESCRIPTION:Free to Thrive and Self Help Credit Union are pleased to announce the launch of The Financial Empowerment\nAcademy for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.  This multi session\, interactive learning experience will develop fiscal understanding and empower survivors to secure their financial future. \nThis free event is hosted by the Financial Empowerment Academy at The Well Community for Women on February 1st\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM. This program for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence is a first of its kind; it aims to give participants the skills\, tools and support to become financially empowered and independent.  Rather than sitting through a lecture on how to create and live through a budget\, participants will use the Bite of Reality phone App that can be easily downloaded to smart phones or tablets.       \n All participants are assigned an identity; financial occupation\, salary\, spouse and family\, student loan debt\, credit card debt\, and medical insurance payments.   Then the participants will walk around to various table-top stations where they will need to make decisions on what type of housing\, transportation\, food\, clothing\, household necessities\, day care\, fun stuff and other needs.  Fortunately\, the game also includes a “credit Union” table-top station to help with their financial needs.   There’s even a “Fickle Finger of Fate” that will give participants unexpected “expenses” or “windfalls” – just like in real life. It’s Fun\, Safe and Interactive! \nSpace is limited but we need your help to spread the word. This is open to all survivors and if you are a service provider you are also welcome to attend to learn more about the program. Please feel free to share the invite with others you think might be interested. The Well Community for Women will also be providing FREE childcare. We look forward to seeing you there!  URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/the-financial-empowerment-academy/ LOCATION:Moniker Warehouse\, 705 16th Street I San Diego 921 O 1\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200131T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200109T123055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T123236Z UID:6758-1580486400-1580499000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:California's Forgotten Children Documentary at UCLA DESCRIPTION:Join us for Human Trafficking Awareness Month to view award-winning documentary about child sex trafficking in California and a Q and A discussion with leaders in the movement and the director of the film. \nCalifornia’s Forgotten Children is a feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. \nThis film gives viewers the tools to combat this epidemic and empowers survivors on their path to freedom. \n\n\nHosted by LA Stop The Traffik\, a student-run\, non-profit\, Active Communities Against Trafficking (ACT) group at UCLA\, which advocates for an increase in community awareness on the exploitation involved in human-trafficking. \nWe aim to organize events throughout the year to stimulate awareness and understanding about the issue\, as well as to engage others to take a stand against such breaches in human rights. Working together with other student groups\, non-profit organizations and businesses\, we work to raise funds and volunteer for organizations that provide support for victims of trafficking: organizations that directly engage in rescuing victims from the trafficking trade or that help victims to recover and re-establish themselves in the community within a safe environment. \n\n\nAfter the film there will be a Q and A discussion with Rachel Thomas\, M. Ed who shares her powerful story in the documentary. Rachel is the Co-Founder of Sowers Education Group where she and a team of educators promote sex trafficking awareness and survivor empowerment. A graduate of UCLA with a Masters in Education\, Rachel co-authored Ending The Game: An Intervention Curriculum for Survivors of Sex Trafficking. This curriculum has helped hundreds of survivors understand and overcome psychological coercion. \n\n\nDirector of the film Melody C. Miller graduated from the UCLA School of Theater\, Film\, and Television and has won various film awards nationwide including The Motion Picture Association of America Award and Women in Film Award. While volunteering for a local non-profit Melody found out that students in her high school were being trafficked and decided to dedicate her skills in the arts to make a difference for 10 more years. Using her skills in filmmaking she embarked on a mission to raise awareness and give communities the tools and the knowledge to combat this scourge. Before graduating from UCLA\, she brought together 100 influential Bruin artists and 20 organizations to join her in the fight to end trafficking by making California’s Forgotten Children. After years of hard work\, she completed the film and Melody continues to work on spreading its message every day. \n\n\nFueled by powerful stories and a desire to foster change alongside our partners across the globe\, California’s Forgotten Children has become a movement. The film have reached thousands of people internationally raising awareness about the prevalence of child sex trafficking through festival and community screenings; mobilizing change within communities by partnering with local advocates and survivor leaders\, and inspiring education reform that advocates for bringing an end to the exploitation of children. \nIn June 2019\, the film screened at the United States Senate encouraging policymakers in creating and implementing laws and policies to combat trafficking. The film won Best Documentary at the Soho International Film Festival and has been changing lives at numerous notable film festivals around the world. The film screened at the United State of Women Summit\, the same event where Michelle Obama was a guest speaker. It is now making the rounds in law enforcement organizations\, tech companies\, non-profits\, and educational institutions across the globe to prevent these injustices from continuing. \n\nPlease join us for this important event and conversation.\n\nThank you URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/californias-forgotten-children-documentary-at-uclahttps-www-eventbrite-com-e-californias-forgotten-children-documentary-at-ucla-tickets-86199205143/ LOCATION:James Bridges Theater\, 235 Charles E Young Drive East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_84543573_253411757442_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200128T121420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T121420Z UID:6866-1580405400-1580419800@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Slam Demand DESCRIPTION:Slam Demand is a movement to engage the athletic world as ambassadors to speak out about the injustice of human trafficking. We all play a role as consumers to Slam the Demand that drives the cycles of sex and labor trafficking. We partner with Vanguard Athletics to educate our players and basketball community about the realities of modern-day slavery. \nJoin us for our 3rd Annual Slam Demand event on Thursday January 30th and support our Lion’s as they take on San Diego Christian College. \nWomen’s Basketball Game – begins at 5:30 PM\nMen’s Basketball Game – begins at 7:30 PM \nVanguard University – Gym\n55 Fair Drive\, Costa Mesa URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/slam-demand/ LOCATION:Vanguard University Gym\, 55 Fair Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Global Center for Women and Justice":MAILTO:gcwj@vanguard.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200125T210337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T210337Z UID:6855-1580378400-1580400000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Little Hoover Commission/Advisory Meeting on Labor Trafficking DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 30\, 2020\, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct an advisory meeting\non California state government’s role in identifying and combating labor trafficking and\nassisting victims/survivors of this type of crime. \nIntroductory remarks by Pedro Nava\, Chairman\, Little Hoover Commission and Mike Feuer\, City Attorney\, Los Angeles. \nThe meeting is open to the public. Members of the public will have the opportunity to comment\non any item on the Commission’s meeting agenda. \nThe hearing will break at approximately noon for lunch\, then reconvene at 1 p.m.\n(Times are approximate and subject to change.  Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers. The meeting may be cancelled without notice.) \nThe Commission welcomes written comments on its study topics at any point during the study;\nplease email written comments to littlehoover@lhc.ca.gov. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/little-hoover-commission-advisory-meeting-on-labor-trafficking/ LOCATION:Los Angeles City Hall East\, Controller's Conference Room 351\, 200 North Main Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Little Hoover Commission":MAILTO:LittleHoover@lhc.ca.gov> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200121T121253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T121253Z UID:6813-1580320800-1580329800@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:California's Forgotten Children Screening DESCRIPTION:“California’s Forgotten Children” is a feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. \nThis film gives viewers the tools to combat this epidemic and empowers survivors on their path to freedom. Let’s put an end to commercial sexual exploitation and not leave any child behind. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/californias-forgotten-children-screening-2/ LOCATION:Woodland Community & Senior Center\, 2001 East St\, Woodland\, CA 95776\, 2001 East St.\, Woodland\, CA\, 95776 ORGANIZER;CN="Yolo County District Attorney's Office":MAILTO:jennifer.davis2@yolocounty.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200127T122627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T122627Z UID:6863-1580297400-1580301000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Press Conference For Cast DESCRIPTION:The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (Cast) will hold a press conference in Sacramento on Wednesday\, January 29\, to introduce two budget requests and comprehensive legislation that works collectively to ensure trafficking is better prevented in California. Speakers will include a trafficking survivor and policy leaders including California Assembly Members Miguel Santiago (D-53rd)\, Mike Gipson (D-64th)\, Blanca Rubio (D-48th)\, Senator Henry Stern (D-27th)\, and remarks made by Cast’s CEO\, Kay Buck. \nThe press conference\, which will begin at 11:30 am (PST)\, will be held on the Sacramento Capitol steps. The press conference will propose a victim-centered approach to preventing human trafficking that focuses on identifying vulnerable populations and enacting measures that stop human trafficking before it starts. \nThis Human Trafficking Awareness Month\, Cast\, its partners\, and policy champions in the California Legislature are asking California to consider a package of legislative and budgetary provisions as first steps in addressing the complex problem of human trafficking in a press conference. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL PRESS RELEASE ISSUES BY CAST. \nFor all media inquiries please contact Danielle Wright at mediarequests@castla.org or (213) 201-6887. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-press-conference-for-cast/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_88284045_378383654667_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T213542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T213542Z UID:6622-1580288400-1580403600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:How can USD lead the fight to end Human Trafficking? DESCRIPTION:Stopping Traffic is a two-day solutions summit jointly hosted by USD School of Law and the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies focused on answering this question. The goal of Stopping Traffic is to develop a campus-wide initiative to address human trafficking locally\, nationally and globally. \nStopping Traffic will provide the opportunity for those within the USD community\, including all academic departments and institutes\, as well as alumni and community members working in San Diego within the human trafficking field\, to explore and design an innovative and effective role for USD in addressing this issue. This program will be facilitated by individuals with lived experience and will invite participants to examine the problem of human trafficking holistically–by gaining insight into the root causes from those involved\, and developing solutions. \nParticipants will take part in design thinking activities to construct USD’s role and develop a roadmap for advancing opportunities. The result of the program will be a plan of action for the University\, supported by a campus-wide community invested in creating long-term change and impact. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/how-can-usd-lead-the-fight-to-end-human-trafficking/ LOCATION:Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice\, Room ABCD – University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200115T114456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T114456Z UID:6785-1580232600-1580238000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:California's Forgotten Children Documentary at UC Merced DESCRIPTION:Q and A with Director of Film Melody C.  Miller\, Gameelah Alsamah\, Victim Program Specialist at Valley Crisis Center\, Lt. Daniel Foss of Madera Police Dept. & founder of OLIVE a community funded nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Janet Ruscoe MSN\, RN- Vice President/Chief Nurse Executive Officer & Merced Dignity Health Human Trafficking Counsel Chairman. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/californias-forgotten-children-documentary-at-uc-merced/ LOCATION:Arts and Computational Sciences\, University of California\, Merced\, Search Results 5200 N Lake Rd\, Merced\, CA\, 95343\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CA-forgotten-children.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T194331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T194331Z UID:6610-1579957200-1579964400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Awareness Rally DESCRIPTION:The Junior League of San Diego’s annual awareness rally focuses on human trafficking on a local level and how we can recognize the signs of those currently held captive. The main purpose of this event is to listen together\, walk together\, and raise awareness about human trafficking in San Diego. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-awareness-rally/ LOCATION:Balboa Park\, 6th Avenue and Laurel Street\, San Diego\, CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Our-CCC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200108T123311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T123311Z UID:6736-1579939200-1579982400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:YPT Stop Human Trafficking Hackathon DESCRIPTION:Every day the transportation system is abused to facilitate human trafficking. This hackathon is aimed at taking back our transportation system. Use your knowledge of transportation planning\, experience in social issues\, technology skills\, or other abilities to develop a tool that could be used to identify potential cases of human trafficking. \nThe day of the event\, you will have access to experts in human trafficking\, transportation\, and technology to help you fine-tune your ideas. Experts include representatives from StreetLight and UrbanLogiq who will be on site serving as technology advisers. \nGroup Registration – If you are registering as a team\, select the “Group” option when purchasing a ticket. If purchasing tickets separately\, the first person to register will create a group name and password. Remaining members can use that information to join the team. \nFor more details\, the schedule\, and rules please see this Rules document saved here: \nAdditional information including relevant research\, potential data sources\, and instructions on how to access StreetLight Data’s platform will be sent out to registered participants. \nEmail Elizabeth Connell at elizabeth.s.connell@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/ypt-stop-human-trafficking-hackathon/ LOCATION:Hacker Lab | Startup Coworking Maker Space\, 2533 R Street\, #Suite 120\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95816\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200107T014616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T014616Z UID:6702-1579939200-1579971600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:10th Annual C.A.S.E. Human Trafficking Awareness Walk DESCRIPTION:Every day\, people in San Bernardino County are forced into a life no one would choose–sold into the sex trade\, locked up and forced to work in sweatshops and made to work for little or no pay. Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and we\, as a community\, must do all we can to bring light to this important issue. \nPlease join us for the  Tenth Annual County of San Bernardino Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Walk. \nCheck-ins begin at 8:00 am (7:30 am for vendors) \nFree giveaway to the first 100 people that register via this Eventbrite site! \nRegistration is FREE so bring your family! \nLots of local resources! \nFor more information\, please contact Angel Magallanes\, CASE Coordinator at (909) 383-9677 or angel.magallanes@hss.sbcounty.gov. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/10th-annual-c-a-s-e-human-trafficking-awareness-walk/ LOCATION:Children’s Network\, 825 E. Hospitality Lane\, San Bernardino\, CA\, 92415\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200108T114709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T114709Z UID:6731-1579856400-1579883400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:2020 Media Symposium DESCRIPTION:The highly-anticipated biennial Human Trafficking Symposium is back with the theme “Changing the Narrative: Media Impact on the Human Trafficking Movement.” \nFeaturing human trafficking workshops for media representatives\, victim service providers\, survivors\, legal service providers\, law enforcement\, and community outreach agencies. \nThis training event will be held at the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium in San Jose on Friday January 24th. This free and sure-to-sell-out event is one you won’t want to miss. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/2020-media-symposium/ LOCATION:Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium\, 70 West Hedding\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_79342331_267610949865_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200114T120943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T120943Z UID:6771-1579798800-1579806000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Let's Drive Hope 2020 DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to an evening to “drive hope.” We invite you to join us at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills on the evening of Thursday\, January 23rd to discuss not only our accomplishments in 2019\, but where we are headed in 2020. Dinner will be served. \nPlease RSVP to Kylie Hall at kylieh@3sgf.org. We hope you can make it! \nPlease also direct any questions to Kylie Hall. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/lets-drive-hope-2020/ LOCATION:Serrano Country Club\, 5005 Serrano Parkway\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-10-at-12.17.16-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200107T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T013907Z UID:6698-1579764600-1579797000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Symposium San Bernardino DESCRIPTION:Come out for a day full of presentations and information about human trafficking.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department\, the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)\, and the County of San Bernardino Human Trafficking Task Force present the Human Trafficking Symposiums to educate the community on the risks of youth exploitation and human trafficking. \nLight lunch will be provided. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-symposium-san-bernardino/ LOCATION:Dorothy Inghram Learning Center\, 670 East Carnegie Drive\, San Bernardino\, CA\, 92408\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200124 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200121T121101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T121113Z UID:6802-1579737600-1579823999@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Blind Eyes Opened movie screening DESCRIPTION:Blind Eyes Opened: The Truth About Sex Trafficking in America\n\n\n\n\nBlind Eyes Opened is a first-of-a-kind Christian documentary that dives deep into the sex trafficking industry in the U.S. The film exposes the darkness that fuels demand\, highlights survivors’ transformations through Christ\, engages lawmakers\, law enforcement\, organizations\, ministries and experts across the country committed to ending the atrocities\, all while showing Christ as the hope for all involved. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/blind-eyes-opened-movie-screening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/blind-eyes-opened-poster-8ee793be69a5e0249c2b0766722ceca1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200108T123230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T123230Z UID:6739-1579716000-1579721400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking & The Dangers of Technology DESCRIPTION:According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline California has the highest number of reported human trafficking cases in the United States. With technology being used as a deceptive gateway for exploiters to recruit\, sell and groom children\, the time for us to combat human trafficking is now. PROTECT™ is a leading human trafficking prevention education and training program. PROTECT™ was developed by a coalition of three anti-trafficking nonprofits in partnership with the California Department of Education and the California Attorney General’s Office. \nHuman Trafficking & The Dangers of Technology is now available to school communities of parents\, guardians\, and other community members. In this session participants will accomplish these three learning objectives – Education\, Awareness\, and Prevention. It will provide the information and resources necessary to educate you on human trafficking and the dangers of technology. \nWhat’s our objective? To increase knowledge of human trafficking\, including labor and sex trafficking\, enhance understanding of trafficking recruitment tactics and the role of technology and increase protective factors for youth and young adults throughout our communities. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-the-dangers-of-technology/ LOCATION:Harriet Eddy Middle School – Multi Purpose Room\, 9329 Soaring Oaks Drive\, Elk Grove\, CA\, 95758\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T212631Z UID:6607-1579595400-1579620600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Shattering Barriers Symposium - The Color of Human Trafficking DESCRIPTION:This symposium will be focused on the effects of sexism and racism upon various cultures\, as well as upon society as a whole. \nThis symposium continues to be the first of its kind provided to the public\, in that it is 100 percent Survivor-thriver led\, Survivor-thriver organized\, and it features all Survivor-thriver speakers.\nWe are excited to have secured a roster of Survivor-thriver expert speakers who possess years of experience as abolitionists in the fight against human trafficking. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/3rd-annual-shattering-barriers-symposium-the-color-of-human-trafficking/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/unnamed.png ORGANIZER;CN="S.H.A.D.E":MAILTO:info@shademovement.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T201007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T201007Z UID:6605-1579341600-1579359600@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Freedom NOW Fair DESCRIPTION:January 18\, 2020\, in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month\, the Survivor Leader Network San Diego will have our annual Freedom NOW Street Fair. The location will be on Ohio St. in North Park from University Ave. to Lincoln Ave. and it will be from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be speakers\, entertainment and food trucks\, as well as numerous NGO’s from around the county that serve trafficking victims/survivors. \nCome out to learn about human trafficking in San Diego and the services available. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/freedom-now-fair/ ORGANIZER;CN="Survivor Leader Network San Diego":MAILTO:ffexploitation@sbcglobal.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200115T114407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T114407Z UID:6789-1579264200-1579271400@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Free Film Screening of "California's Forgotten Children" about Exploitation DESCRIPTION:The South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking in partnership with the Santa Clara County Department of Children and Family Services is hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary\, “California’s Forgotten Children\,” on Friday January 17th at 12:30 in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium in the County Building at 70 West Hedding Street in San Jose. \nThis film about child sex trafficking recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. The film gives viewers the tools to combat this epidemic and empowers survivors on their path to freedom. Let’s put an end to commercial sexual exploitation and not leave any child behind. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/free-film-screening-of-californias-forgotten-children-about-exploitation/ LOCATION:Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium\, 70 West Hedding\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CA-forgotten-children-coalitoin.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking":MAILTO:SouthBayEndTrafficking.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200108T003029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T003029Z UID:6721-1579251600-1579291200@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking in Businesses DESCRIPTION:For law enforcement\, victim advocates\, service providers\, educators\, community leaders\, and concerned citizens. \nCEUs are available for LCSW\, LEP\, LPCC\, MFT\, MCLE pr NRs. Fees are non-refundable. \nFor more information about the conference or sponsorship opportunities\, contact Jasmeen Kairam at jasmeenmsh@gmail.com or (916) 930-0626. \nGeneral registration: $55 \nStudent Registration: $30 URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/human-trafficking-in-businesses/ LOCATION:California State University Sacramento\, 6000 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/HT-in-Businesses-CEU.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20191216T215144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T215144Z UID:6649-1579249800-1579257000@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:BSCC 20th Anniversary and 10th Annual Freedom Breakfast DESCRIPTION: URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/bscc-20th-anniversary-and-10th-annual-freedom-breakfast/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/BSCC.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Central Library":MAILTO:info@bsccinfo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151914 CREATED:20200109T123052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T123052Z UID:6761-1579186800-1579192200@californiaagainstslavery.org SUMMARY:San Diego Human Trafficking Community DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Human Trafficking Community is a part of the County multi disciplinary San Diego Human Trafficking/Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Advisory Council. We are a collaborative of over 40 local\, national\, and international non profits\, service\, social and civic organizations and individuals working together to raise Awareness\, educate and equip Advocates\, and engage the community in Action in support of victim services and our other agency partners. \nOur meetings are open to all and are the third Thursday of each month\, 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the San Diego County Administration Building\, 1600 Pacific Highway\, San Diego 92101/Bayside Room on lower level. Meetings are opportunities to hear expert speakers\, connect with others\, and join in our collective initiatives. URL:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/event/san-diego-human-trafficking-community/ LOCATION:San Diego County Administration\, Building 1600 Pacific Coast Hwy. Bayside Room/ lower level\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://californiaagainstslavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Logo-PrimarySDHT.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR