NoCo Human Trafficking Symposium

The Human Trafficking Symposium is a biennial event that seeks to engage & educate on the issue of sex trafficking through research, training, & collaboration.

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Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 Northern Colorado Human Trafficking Symposium. We were happy to report we had 1007 participants registered across our three Tracks. To our speakers, we appreciate you sharing your work and stories with our attendees.

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Our final keynote speaker today, the Honorable Judge Robert Lung speaks to us today regarding the importance of inclusion, creativity, and resilience as it applies to the global issue of human trafficking.

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Time to punch your tickets! This Thursday we are excited to kick off this year’s NoCo Human Trafficking Symposium! There’s still time to register on our website, but don't wait as we will be closing registration soon. We can’t wait to see you all there!

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Nancy and Curt Richardson are household names in Northern Colorado. After their successes in business creating the company OtterBox, the couple have spent their time reinvesting in their community through innovation, philanthropy and entrepreneurism on projects that make impact.

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A proud sponsor of this year’s symposium, Neenan Archistruction is an integrated construction and design company based in Fort Collins. Paulette Hansen, and an attendee at last year’s symposium shows that attending the symposium will be educational for everyone.

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As we approach our upcoming symposium, it's important to thank those who made it possible. With the help of all our wonderful sponsors, we will cultivate a community of change and make tangible impact to end human trafficking. Thank you for your continued support!

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Dr. Lumina Albert, CSU professor and Executive Director of the Center for Ethics and Human Rights at Colorado State University recommends five key goals for educators, parents, and community members to keep in mind when creating anti-trafficking educational programs

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Join us in CSU's Tilt Building on campus and get involved with the new Center for Ethics and Human Rights! In the coming years, the center hopes to take a pivotal role in training tomorrow's business leaders by providing them with the skillsets to make a difference.

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This week we highlight the 201 track for this February's Symposium. This program will provide training for professionals who may encounter individuals who are at the risk of experiencing trafficking or who have experienced trafficking. Register today to save yourself a spot!

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For this week’s justice leader spotlight, we present Pastor David Williams!! Pastor Williams serves at the Abyssinian Christian Church, Fort Collins Colorado. He has been leading this faith community for thirty-two years in acts of kindness and justice for all. ⁠#AbyssNews

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It's finally here! We are proud to announce that registration is live for this upcoming year's symposium! In this year's symposium, we will hear from a variety of justice leaders about the work they're doing to research this complex global issue and how we all can get involved.

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For this week’s justice leader spotlight, we present international leader and CSU’s Distinguished Alumna, Mandy Ham! We are thrilled that Mandy will be joining us as part of the team facilitating this year's 201 track.

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In the following video, Lumina discusses the global scale of human trafficking and how demand directly drives the forces that supply human trafficking. @NewHorizonsHope
https://t.co/bnATXIcFvO

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Upon returning to the United States, he founded New Horizons House in October 2013 to establish a residential home in India that would provide holistic restoration to girls rescued from human trafficking and sexual abuse. Today, New Horizons is home to 46 girls! @NewHorizonsHope

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We are happy to announce a new weekly series named 'Justice Leader Spotlight'. This series will highlight leaders and organizations that are actively shaping the future of anti-trafficking efforts and advocacy.⁠

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He became aware of the massive problem of⁠
sex trafficking in India and subsequently participated in an undercover sting operation the following year to rescue a 12-year old girl who was being sold into slavery. Deeply impacted, Jon decided to make a change.

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In 2019, the NHTH recorded a total of 176 reported cases of human trafficking in Colorado. In any case, while the tagline for our upcoming symposium is "empowering the global frontlines", we must also acknowledge that the reach of human trafficking extends everywhere. Be aware🙏

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Calling all researchers who wish to share their findings and passion with the world! We still have slots available for 301 Track presentations!⁠
https://t.co/IbT2gU1Cvs

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*The National Human Trafficking Hotline uses the word "case" to represent distinct situations of trafficking reported to the hotline. A case can involve one or more potential victims of trafficking and the use of the word case is not an indication of law enforcement involvement*