Human Trafficking in Our Community, by Hope and Healing

This virtual Human Trafficking 101 training provides basic information about the issue, including how to identify it, how to respond to survivors, and how to get involved in prevention and outreach.

Human trafficking is a serious issue in our communities. Hope and Healing is an organization that provides free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in Summit and Medina counties in Northeastern Ohio. They work to provide healing hope and empowerment to survivors.

This virtual Human Trafficking 101 training is designed to provide basic information about the issue, including how to identify it, how to respond to survivors, and how to get involved in prevention and outreach.

This event is open to all community members, however mature topics will be discussed, so use discretion when attending and sharing with others

Join us virtually on Zoom and connect with our community!

The Akron-Summit County Public Library has materials on this subject, including Breaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern Slavery by Abby Sher.

You will receive an e-mail with the participation link two days before the program. Please contact the Highland Square Branch Library if you are unable to attend.

If you do not have an e-mail address, please contact Highland Square at 330.376.2927 to learn how to participate by phone.

A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.

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