| TeamWorks 2010: Modern-Day Slavery |
Agency: HandsOn Twin Cities
Description:
Join us as we explore the issue of human trafficking - specifically sex trafficking and labor trafficking in
Minnesota. We
will meet with organizations and presenters actively engaged in confronting this
challenging issue. We will also participate in service activities benefiting local
communities most affected by human trafficking. Come learn more about the issue
and how you can participate in the movement to end what is really a form of modern-day
slavery!
TeamWorks, led by a volunteer Team Leader, provides an in-depth look
into community issues as well as opportunities to engage in meaningful service
projects. Using a small group format (8-12 participants), TeamWorks gives participants
the flexibility to connect with other volunteers and reflect on project
activities.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend every project, so please
confirm your availability before registering. Please contact Sia Moua at
612.379.4900 ext. 15 or sia@handsontwincities.org
with any questions.
Team Schedule Saturday, June 5: Kickoff
9:00 – 12:30 p.m.
HandsOn Twin Cities
We will be kicking off this TeamWorks session with some team building
activities and a screening of Very Young
Girls – a documentary about sex trafficking in New York City.
Thursday, June 10: Human Trafficking
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Minnesota Advocates for Human
Rights
Mary Ellison of Minnesota
Advocates for Human Rights and Danette Buskovick of the Office of Justice Programs will provide a general overview of
human trafficking in the U.S.
and abroad before talking about sex trafficking and labor trafficking in Minnesota.
Thursday, June 17: Victims
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
HandsOn Twin Cities
Human trafficking survivor Bukola Oriola will share her story and
discuss her efforts to help human trafficking victims and domestic violence
victims. Following her presentation, Linda Miller of Civil Society will share the work she does in helping victims
obtain their legal rights. Volunteers will be given a “take home” assignment,
asking them to generate a list of organizations, colleges, service providers, and
other venues where Civil Society may
be able to do presentations.
Thursday, June 24: Pimps, Traffickers, and Johns
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Paul Police Department
Listen to Sergeant John Bandemer of the St. Paul Police Department and Joy of Breaking Free talk about the people behind the sex trade industry.
Joy will also share information about Breaking
Free’s John School, which works with “johns” (men
who purchase/solicit women for sex). Please bring small bottles of shampoo,
conditioner, mouth wash, tooth paste, and other essentials for the donation
drive. These items will be packed into street outreach bags.
Thursday, July 8: Resources – Case Management
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
PRIDE, Family and Children’s
Service
Artika Roller of PRIDE (from PRostitution to Independence, Dignity
and Equality) will share with us
the work that she’s doing to address human trafficking, and will also provide a
step-by-step process of working with the women involved. Please bring fall and
winter clothing items for donation to PRIDE’s boutique, which provides women
individual coaching on grooming and make-up for professional environments.
Saturday, July 17: Resources – Referral and Legal
11:00 – 3:00 p.m.
La Conexión
Eric Gruen of La Conexión
will talk about the work that his organization does and their focus on human
trafficking - specifically labor trafficking in the Latino community. Following
his presentation, we will participate in La
Conexión’s Kitchen Program, where
we will cook and eat with Latino immigrants.
Thursday, July 22: Education and Prevention
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
HandsOn Twin Cities
One of the key ways to prevent human trafficking is by educating
vulnerable populations, as well as the general community. Join us as Peggy Roy shares
the work that Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s
is doing to end sex trafficking in the American Indian community. Volunteers
will be asked to post flyers, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for Children and Families, on their own time.
Saturday, July 31: Wrap-up
10 – 12:00 p.m.
HandsOn Twin Cities
This is your opportunity to reflect on your experience, learn more
about further actions you can take, and provide feedback.
A
$30 fee will be charged to each participant, to cover food and beverages at the
events. Please contact Dave Jones at 612.379.4900 to arrange for payment.
Impact Areas: Other, Community Enrichment
Interests: There are no interests specified for this project.
Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.
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