UNC Pembroke Human Trafficking Conference

UNC Pembroke Human Trafficking Conference
Thursday, March 27th • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. James A. Thomas Hall Upchurch Auditorium

Join UNC for an eye-opening discussion with experts and survivors of labor trafficking as they reveal the shocking reality of modern-day slavery. Learn how widespread this crime is and how the very products we buy may be linked to exploitation. Hear powerful firsthand accounts from survivors and discover how labor trafficking can happen to anyone. As one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, it affects us all—but together, we can make a difference. This year’s conference will empower you with the knowledge and tools to become an informed consumer and take action to help end labor trafficking in America.

Join UNC Pembroke for our eighth annual The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome! Questions? Please contact Judith Paparozzi at [email protected].

Register at uncp.edu/humantrafficking After registering, you will receive a link to the virtual conference via email closer to the date of the conference

Event Speakers:
Christine Commerce Program Director: Alliance to End Human Trafficking (HT), Former head of Diocese of Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force, Winner of the Polaris Star Award for its education efforts. 
Bill Woolf Founder: The Woolf Group and Anti-Trafficking International and the 2018 Recipient of the Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons. 
Christine Long, MSW Executive Director: North Carolina HT Commission who oversees our state’s efforts in the fight against trafficking and representing N.C. at the state and national level on trafficking issues. 
Pam Strickland Founder: NC Stop Human Trafficking and Chair, NC Coalition Against HT; Facilitator of Pitt County Coalition Against HT and Pitt County HT Multidisciplinary Team; Founding member: N.C. Demand Reduction Taskforce. 
Joey Hehn Intervention Coordinator: A21’s Charlotte Freedom Center, a global counter trafficking non-profit combating trafficking through prevention intervention and aftercare. 
Charlene Mooneyhan Victim Assistance Program Specialist: Homeland Security Investigations, SAC Charlotte. 
Latiana Appleberry, MSW, LCSWA Survivor-Leader & Founder: Survivor Network North Carolina. Founded SNNC to empower survivors of labor and sex trafficking. 
Hope Lloyd and Alex Herring Survivors of labor trafficking, subject matter experts/sisters and Survivor Network NC members: Alex and Hope bring years of advocacy experience to represent the needs of trafficking survivors by training police, clinicians, service providers and volunteers. 
Jeremy Hunt Student presentation on labor trafficking