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SUMMARY:Tomato Feastival and Fundraiser for Red Hills Small Farm Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Tomato Festival this Sunday! STAC is SO happy to support our wonderful community partner\, the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance and thank them again for this ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING PLEDGE.   https://www.redhillsfarmalliance.com/anti-human-trafficking \nWhere: Goodwood Museum and Gardens (outdoors) \nWhat: \nTo eat: Tomato Sandwiches\, Glendower sausages\, Kitchenable tomato pie\, Southern Craft Creamery ice cream \nTo drink:  beer from Lake Tribe Brewing and Deep as well as non-alcoholic drinks \nFarmer’s Market \nCake Walk and Cake Raffle \nRaffles \nKid’s Games \nTomato Contest- taste\, biggest and ugliest \nLive Music by MoonDance \nAttend the event-  tickets available in advance on our website:  https://www.redhillsfarmalliance.com/tomato-feastival
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/tomato-feastival-and-fundraiser-for-red-hills-small-farm-alliance/
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SUMMARY:Advancing the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations
DESCRIPTION:Individuals who identify as sexual and gender diverse—that is\, those who identify as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, intersex\, asexual\, or non-binary (LGBTQI+)\, or who have same-sex and same-gender attractions or behaviors—have different experiences across their life course than their cisgender and heterosexual counterparts. The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexual and gender diverse populations illuminates the need for greater understanding of the ways in which current laws\, systems\, and programs affect their well-being. \nThis webinar will discuss the research-based policy implications outlined in the report\, Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations (2020)\, current LGBTQI+ policy considerations at the federal level\, such as the Equality Act and section 1557\, and recent changes to and topics of interest in state and local level policies. \nSpeakers: \n\nKellan Baker\, Bloomberg School of Public Health\, Johns Hopkins University\nAndrew Flores\, American University;\nSharita Gruberg\, Center for American Progress;\nNan Hunter\, Georgetown University;\nFran Hutchins\, Equality Federation\n\nMore information about this event \nThis webinar series features issues at the forefront of current policy discussions and have diversity\, equity\, and inclusion as a central focus.  Each webinar discusses policy implications from topical DBASSE reports. Please check the Hauser Policy Impact Fund website for details on upcoming webinars and future activities.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/advancing-the-well-being-of-lgbtqi-populations/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Training Related to Internships
DESCRIPTION:Watch the video replay of this training webinar: https://youtu.be/LvMZKssNJk0 \nHuman trafficking is alive and well in Leon and surrounding counties. Summer interns and others from area local non-profits need to know how about sex and labor trafficking because they are very likely to encounter a survivor and should know what to do\, and how to get help from STAC and our partners. This program covers myths and misconceptions about trafficking\, local resources\, survivor perspectives and features a video and discussion that highlight how youth are recruited by traffickers online. \n  \n\n  \nSTAC needs your support to sustain these important webinars. Will you donate today? Each gift helps to bring this vital information to the many people who are empowering survivors and preventing human trafficking. The only way we can maintain these programs and this work is with YOUR help.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/human-trafficking-training-related-to-internships/
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture with Author Chloe O. Davis Explores LGBTQIA+ Terminology and Phrases
DESCRIPTION:Library Lecture with Author Chloe O. Davis Explores LGBTQIA+ Terminology and Phrases \n\n\n\nWHO:\nLeon County Government\n\n\nWHAT:\nLeon County Library Lecture Series\n\n\nWHEN:\nMonday\, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.\n\n\nWHERE:\nVirtual Event through Zoom\n\n\n\n  \nJoin Leon County Government for a virtual Library Lecture on Monday\, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. about a topic that will engage and inspire citizens throughout our community. The event will feature author Chloe O. Davis whose debut book\, “The Queens’ English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases\,” contains more than 800 words created by and for the lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, questioning\, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. \nModerated by WFSU Multimedia Reporter Robbie Gaffney\, the conversation with Chloe O. Davis will explore the history and meaning behind LGBTQIA+ terminology and how the dictionary can be a starting point for conversations about inclusivity\, sexuality\, gender expression and identity. \nAfter the lecture\, five attendees will be randomly selected to receive a free personal copy of “The Queens’ English.” Winners will be notified via email. \nTo register for the virtual lecture\, click here. \nLeon County selects speakers and topics that engage and inspire\, appealing to the interests of all citizens. Library Lectures are free and open to the public. Citizens can request an electronic copy of “The Queens’ English” on Libby or a physical copy from the Leon County Public Library’s online catalog using their library card number. If you don’t have a library card number\, register online today. \nThroughout the month of June\, Leon County will host virtual programs in celebration of Pride Month. See a complete list of events\, reading and movie lists\, and more here. \nFor more information\, contact Michelle Ray\, Learning and Workforce Services Manager\, at (850) 606-2665 / RayM@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/lecture-with-author-chloe-o-davis-explores-lgbtqia-terminology-and-phrases/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T130000
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SUMMARY:Survivor Leadership Series: Racism & the Anti-Trafficking Movement
DESCRIPTION:This webinar discusses racism in the anti-trafficking movement based on a survey of trafficking survivors. Distributed in multiple languages\, the survey sought to learn more about the impact of systemic and structural racism experienced by Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) trafficking survivors. Their answers provided insight into their lived experience navigating support services\, legal issues\, health care\, and the anti-trafficking community. \nREGISTER HERE \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS \nEvelyn Chumbow\nEvelyn Chumbow is a survivor of child labor trafficking turned anti-trafficking activist and public speaker who has focused her life’s work on ending modern-day slavery\, a crime impacting some 40 million victims globally. Ms. Chumbow was brought to the United States from Cameroon at the age of nine and forced to cook\, clean\, and care for her trafficker’s children. She was never paid for her work\, and any hope that she might escape her miserable life was undermined by the constant beatings she received from her trafficker. \nAfter years of captivity\, she finally escaped and her trafficker was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Today\, Ms. Chumbow works tirelessly to raise awareness and help other survivors. She serves as an advisor to human trafficking NGOs\, and has been invited to brief government agencies about human trafficking from a survivor’s perspective. She is invited regularly to speak around the world about her experience\, including at the White House. She also serves as an advocate and mentor for fellow survivors. \nIn December 2015\, fulfilling a life-long dream\, Ms. Chumbow graduated with a BS in Homeland Security Studies from the University of Maryland University College. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking to his administration. Since January 2015\, she has worked at the law firm of Baker & McKenzie LLP in Washington\, DC\, where she has the opportunity to support human trafficking and human rights-related pro bono initiatives. \nRoxie Farrow \nRoxie Farrow is the Operations Manager for the Human Trafficking Legal Center. Farrow graduated with a Masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2015. \nFarrow is the co-chair of The Maryland Survivor Network\, a membership group providing support\, professional\, and leadership development for human trafficking survivors participating in anti-trafficking efforts in the state. \nFarrow is also a Survivor Leader Consultant for the University of Maryland Support\, Advocacy\, Freedom\, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors’\, serving on the Human Trafficking Clinicians Collaborative and the Human Trafficking Survivors’ Council. \nPrior to joining the Human Trafficking Legal Center\, Farrow worked as Senior Admissions Coordinator & Manager for Psychiatric Institute of Washington\, a behavioral health treatment facility in Washington D.C.  Before embarking on her graduate studies\, Farrow founded The Exodus Project\, a human trafficking advocacy and awareness organization that focuses on educating community leaders and youth in the D.C. metro area. Farrow received her Bachelor of Science from Trinity Washington University in Psychology with a Minor in Arabic Literature. \nFainess Lipenga\nFainess Lipenga has been an active member of the National Survivor Network since 2013. As a survivor of labor trafficking\, she uses her voice and experience to educate the community and raise awareness. Her mission is to prevent other survivors from being re-victimized and to give them hope and courage to heal\, become leaders\, and achieve their dreams. Prior to her role as Training Advisor\, Ms. Lipenga served as a consultant to the Human Trafficking Legal Center for more than five years. \nMs. Lipenga has testified before the U.S. Congress regarding the challenges survivors face. She has presented to the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering and Medicine. She has provided training for pro bono lawyers\, law students\, physicians\, law enforcement officials\, and federal prosecutors.  She has spoken at national conferences and developed expert training materials. Ms. Lipenga serves as a survivor-consultant to the Human Trafficking Legal Center in Washington\, DC. In 2019\, Ms. Lipenga testified before the Maryland General Assembly to advocate for the passage of the Anti-Exploitation Act. With the help of her testimony\, Maryland passed the bill\, making labor trafficking an illegal act for the first time in Maryland. \nMs. Lipenga is the recipient of the Justice for Victims of Crime Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Washington\, D.C.  She believes survivor voices and leadership are essential to advocacy on human trafficking. She is a certified nursing assistant and continues to pursue her goal of becoming a registered nurse. \nDeborah Pembrook \nDeborah Pembrook (she/her) chairs the Coalition to End Human Trafficking in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. She is also Human Trafficking Outreach Manager at Monterey County Rape Crisis Center\, one of the Coalition partners.  \nDeborah left a successful executive position in a technology company to help her community end the types of exploitation she experienced in her childhood. An inspiring educator\, she has partnered with and trained regional police and sheriff departments\, probation officers\, educators and direct service providers to humanize exploited children and vulnerable people.  \nWith more than eight years in the anti-trafficking field\, her experience ranges from providing direct services to trafficking survivors and other survivors of violence\, helping create a cross-sector community collaboration\, and building community awareness\, outreach campaigns and multi-sector response. Deborah has served two terms on the California CSEC Action Team Advisory Board. She is the 2016 recipient of the YWCA Silicon Valley Empowerment Award.
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/survivor-leadership-series-racism-the-anti-trafficking-movement/
CATEGORIES:Survivors,Training and Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Human Trafficking and Gangs
DESCRIPTION:Gangs conduct criminal activity in all 50 states. Although most gang activity is concentrated in major urban areas\, gangs also are proliferating in rural and suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas. During this session attendees will learn to recognize signs of gang involvement including gang tattoos\, terminology\, graffiti and using hand signals. Attendees will also be able to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of youth gang recruitment. This session will also discuss the female’s role in gangs and how gang sex trafficking differs from other forms of trafficking. Presenter: Marina Anderson\, Florida Department of Children and Families Regional Human Trafficking Coordinator for Northeast and Northwest Regions. \nSponsors: STAC in affiliation with Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the International Rescue Committee. \nContact: STAC at stac@surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or 850-597-2080 \nThis free webinar is one in a series that BBCAHT and STAC is organizing during this time of social distancing and to keep up our Third Friday training schedule. We are happy to extend this invitation to friends and colleagues throughout the Big Bend and beyond – please join us! \n  \nwebinar sponsors \n  \n\n  \nSTAC needs your support to sustain these important webinars. Will you donate today? Each gift helps to bring this vital information to the many people who are empowering survivors and preventing human trafficking. The only way we can maintain these programs and this work is with YOUR help.\nSuggested donation: $20
URL:https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.org/events/webinar-human-trafficking-and-gangs-2/
CATEGORIES:Training and Awareness
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