Online Forum to Discuss Human Trafficking

(ST. JOSEPH)—Community members are invited to register for a free, online forum to discuss human trafficking on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event, coordinated by the Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, will provide tools and action steps to help participants recognize and engage with human trafficking victims.

Participants will hear from keynote speakers Andy Soper, director of education at Measurable Change, and Kelly Carter, assistant attorney general in the criminal division of the Michigan Department of the Attorney General. Breakout sessions will be held following the opening speakers focused on information for parents, educators, community members, law enforcement, and child protective service professionals.

For more information, or to register, visit spectrumhealthlakeland.org/human-trafficking. A valid email address is required to register, and participants will be emailed a link to access the online forum. The event is sponsored and hosted by Spectrum Health Lakeland and funded through the Berrien for Good grant.