For every 1 victim subject to forced prostitution, nine people are forced in to involuntary servitude. The absence of work amongst the poorest of the poor leads to the commoditization of human beings that can then be traded. Slavery is driven by demand for cheap products. This workshop looks behind the scenes at how the products that we consume are contaminated with slavery, and what we can do about it. It also looks at the hope that exists through the creation of dignified jobs for people rescued from slavery and abuse. Without jobs, there will be no freedom. This workshop will offer you practical micro-action steps that you and your community can engage everyday to create a marketplace of SlaveFREE products, and pro-actively engage in fair trade. Come and discover practical and powerful ways to engage your wallet, your house, your friends and your church in the redemption of our spending power to proclaim freedom to the captive. Justin Dillon, writer and director of Call and Response and Nathan George, founder of Trade as One will be jointly hosting this workshop.

This session will provide a general overview of the state legislative landscape on human trafficking policy. Examples of successful state policies will be covered, and participants will gain an understanding of which states have which human trafficking laws. The session will also provide a specific "case study" example of California's state policy initiatives, including recent bills that have been introduced and passed.

This session will describe the work of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline, which functions are the primary national hotline on the issue of human trafficking in the United States. Call volumes, common types of calls, and resources that the NHTRC offers will be discussed. Importantly, the session will review cutting edge new trends on human trafficking that the hotline is able to detect through patterns of new types of calls.

You are the light of the world... let your light so shine among men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. -- Matthew 5:14,16

We at IJM believe that God is calling you the body of Christ, the church - to courageously and faithfully answer his command to seek justice on behalf of the oppressed in their local communities and around the world. Discover how to become a player on God’s team. You can become effective and courageous leaders in the call of justice by helping successfully rescue victims of human slavery and sex trafficking thus bringing the Kingdom of God to very dark hopeless places.

This session will explore the linkages between demand for purchasing commercial sex acts and the profit incentive of sex traffickers to commit the trafficking of women and girls. Recent initiatives about demand reduction will be discussed, and the session will also highlight certain promising practices for addressing demand.

Have you ever asked yourself, ‘How do I know if what I am seeing is truly a case of human trafficking?" and, if so, "What do I do about it?’". The "Investigation" breakout session seeks to answer this and many more questions you may have about trafficking in your area. Learn what you can do as an active abolitionist in your city… the do’s and dont’s of being a concerned citizen, documenting local cases of modern-day slavery, and working with organizations in your area. In addition, attendees gain in-depth knowledge of the many types of human trafficking in the United States and beyond.

The San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, are part of a nation-wide response to human trafficking funded by the United States Department of Justice. Through a multidisciplinary, victim-centered approach, the Coalition and Task Force are on the front lines in the fight against human trafficking on a daily basis, and have trained over 5,500 individuals since 2005. This breakout includes an overview of federal and state anti-human trafficking laws, victim and suspect profiles, case studies, and emphasizes why a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach is necessary to combat slavery. While open to all attendees interested in how trafficking occurs within the United States, and specifically California, this session will be especially valuable to law enforcement professionals who will learn how to access the technical assistance critical to investigating a case of human trafficking and providing victims with the proper services.

Art for Awareness: "Art in the Too-Much-Information Age" -- How art as a powerful vehicle for truth can fly over the spam filters of our heads and connect with our hearts. Art in Aftercare: Slavery thoroughly abuses the whole human being - body, mind, & soul. Our care for recovering victims must also address the fullness of personhood. Art and music are powerful, underused tools that can help victims process and heal from the trauma of modern slavery.

Who are you? What God-given talents and passions are in your tool belt? How do a doctor, lawyer, bank teller, musician, Olympic swimmer, and barista respond to slavery? There are ways to fight slavery in addition to praying, writing checks and working directly for nonprofits. Let's look at examples and imagine together how every single one of us can do what we love to undo what we hate in world. We'll use personal examples from JUBILEE: A Non-Profit Band and Arts Aftercare to get discussion going.

Freedom House will share how it answered the community need to provide housing for survivors of human trafficking. Discussion will include its successes, challenges and its work in identifying and serving local victims. SAGE will provide a snapshot of comprehensive services for survivors of human trafficking - domestic and international survivors of human trafficking. Best practices of expanding programs to include new populations, and ongoing gaps will also be highlighted.

This interactive session dives into the three W's that inform Hagar International's approach to the recovery, empowerment and reintegration of survivors of human rights abuse: Who, Why and What. Hear on-the-ground Aftercare practitioner, Sue Hanna (Hagar Cambodia) share insights, the learnings and challenges and come prepared for some great, interactive discussion.

What do we do about the fact that many rescued victims of trafficking will re-enter the sex work industry within several months of their rescue? Let's explore the problem of re-trafficking and look at some real world solutions.

Realistically speaking, every good anti-trafficking effort needs funds to move forward and effect change. There are many ways to be an abolitionist, and one of them is to support good work that is already in process. Which organization do you feel most passionate about? Research shows that being asked by a friend or family member is often the top reason people donate to a cause. There are many fun ways to inspire, motivate, and solicit (even if you think you hate asking people for money). Attend this session to learn ways to raise small and large amounts of funds, as a volunteer. We'll explore ways to share your passion, hold small events, and promote online giving portals. You'll develop an elevator speech for the organization you're most passionate about and learn simple tricks in asking people for money. Basic grant-writing principles will be shared, useful for volunteers or board members of grass roots organizations.

In the Bay Area, thousands of American children are traded for sex by pimps. And women (and men) are trapped in a life of slavery in homes, motels, massage parlors and other establishments lining the streets of San Francisco and nearby cities. They are among the estimated 12.3 million slaves in the world today (T.I.P. Report, US State Department, 2010)

Until the American public embraces human trafficking as OUR issue, the war against human trafficking globally and domestically will see little victory. We see it as a horrible problem in "those other" countries; it's THEIR issue. To win, human trafficking has to move from niche knowledge to mainstream knowledge.

Join us in an engaging discussion about:

• the reality in our urban and suburb neighborhoods from someone who patrols our streets
• how human trafficking can be flourishing in the progressive, socially conscious Bay Area, and
• what California Against Slavery is doing to make human trafficking a mainstream issue and the riskiest criminal enterprise in California

The focus of the session will be how to involve high schools students in the modern day abolitionist movement. It will also include Elizabeth and Sydney's experiences in starting a club at their own school and lessons they have learned on the way. The session will provide information for students who hope to start a club at their school or who would like to get involved in other ways, such as fundraising and raising awareness in their communities.

The attachment-disordered child, particularly at-risk youth in the foster care system, is especially vulnerable to predators. This session will explain the psychological challenges faced by victims of abuse or neglect and their heightened vulnerability to other forms of abuse. The speakers will highlight the importance of learning to identify and mentor at-risk youth and offer the attendee opportunities to educate themselves and others on methods of predator identification and life skill development.

Are you working tirelessly to achieve your social justice goals? Do you feel a sense of burnout in your battle to better the world around you? Are you finding that your energy level is depleted at the end of each day? Join us in an hour of exploring self-care practices and spiritual direction that attunes one's self to listen to inner longings and the movement of the spirit in the midst of your daily life. In this workshop we will examine the importance of the action-reflection-action model when addressing any important issue. Through the discipline of forming a visual mission statement, we will encourage balance and help you get in touch with your inner voice. Additionally, we will explore tools and practices designed to strengthen your self-care routine and help you achieve your highest potential and well-being. Chosen... Blessed... Broken... Given - This is the framework for the life of a justice advocate. Spiritual direction, in the form of listening to the call of the spirit during our daily lives, which provides the seal (or overlay) to this framework, is taken from Henri J.M. Nouwen's book "Life of the Beloved." Join us in our exploration of pausing to reflect and move toward balance and well-being in your critical work for social justice.

Today, 66 million girls do not have access to community education, thus increasing poverty, disease, maternal mortality, child marriage, domestic violence, mass rapes, genital mutilation, honor killings, prostitution and slave trafficking (Kristof and Wudunn, 09, p. 68). This workshop will address how art as healing is part of the solution of the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. It will include statistics, stories, pictures, and art directives used with and by these courageous girls and women. (Prior art experience is not necessary). Attendees will be able to understand: 1. Humanities' first model for sharing experience. 2. How art engaging the mind, body, and spirit of individuals reduces stress. 3. How art and images assist in identifying and labeling feelings and thoughts.

The world is increasing attention to the very serious issue of human trafficking and that reality indicates this is a more common occurrence than was initially believed. Human Trafficking can take the form of labor exploitation or sexual exploitation by means of force, fraud or coercion for adults, and sexual exploitation of minors with or without use of force, fraud, or coercion. As attention on this issue increases, identified cases also increase in number and advocacy groups need to become better prepared to handle human trafficking victims' needs as a result of the increase in demand.

As service providers, it is imperative to be prepared to know how to identify human trafficking intersection cases; cases that may initially present as domestic violence, sexual assault or other types of abuse, but may actually human trafficking cases. It's important to understand the scope of the problem, the dynamics of how and why trafficking occurs, how trafficking victims may present, the rights of trafficking victims, and how to best work with them and advocate on their behalf.

The South Bay Coalition To End Human Trafficking has brought together a collaborative team of professionals working to educate the community and discuss and implement best practices in response to identified human trafficking cases. The Coalition, established in 2003 brings together local and federal law enforcement, victim assistance organizations, advocacy groups and many other interested parties. Members of the Executive Team of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking would like to present a collaborative approach on working with trafficking victims; Lynette Parker, Staff Attorney for the Katherine Alexander George law center, Perla Flores, Director of Solutions to Violence Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault programs of Community Solutions, and Melina Garcia, experienced human trafficking case manager, will speak about the problem of Human Trafficking. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees should be able to define Human Trafficking, identify indicators that trafficking may be have occurred in intersection cases, discuss laws and victims' rights pertaining to trafficking victims, and understand and address specific needs and skills necessary in working with human trafficking cases. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, including; history, philosophy, mission, funding and collaboration.

As a professional health care provider, you may be treating victims of human trafficking and never realize it! This breakout will cover the circumstances in which trafficking victims may be identified in the health care setting, the proper reporting procedures depending upon the circumstances, and what benefits are available to trafficking victims. The background of federal and state laws, the role of law enforcement agencies and NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and case studies will also be included. Registered Nurses attending this breakout will receive a certificate for two hours of continuing education credit (BRN Provider Number CEP15328). However, this breakout is open to all attendees wishing to learn more all aspects of about human trafficking.

*This breakout is targeted to pastors, church staff, and lay leaders. Pre-registration is required by emailing justicejourney@gmail.com.

This leadership breakout is a forum for pastors, church staff and lay leaders to come together to brainstorm how local churches can collaborate on mobilizing their congregations to carry out strategies for eliminating slavery in the Bay Area. Mark Swarner, Missions Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and Betty Ann Boeving, Founder of the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition will introduce some of the anti-trafficking work to date in the Bay Area and facilitate a discussion with attendees on how churches can most effectively work together in the future. In addition, several churches will share their journey in developing Justice Ministries that have enabled them to work effectively in this issue area. This breakout will be followed by lunch with select conference speakers.