Speakers to raise awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky
The UofL Women’s Center and Women4Women Student Board are raising awareness of human trafficking in Kentucky by bringing together service providers and researchers for an informational conference. January 23, 2015The fifth annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference will be 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Student Activities Center’s multipurpose room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Conference speakers will include:
- Gretchen Hunt, J.D., staff attorney, Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs
- Theresa Hayden, professor, justice administration, UofL
- Amy Nace-Degonda, case manager, Catholic Charities of Louisville
Representatives from various community and campus organizations will be on hand to distribute information on resources for victims and survivors of human trafficking and provide information on how the community can get involved.
The event is free and open to the public. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-human-trafficking-awareness-conference-tickets-15357173720 to reserve a space. Light refreshments will be provided at the event. Full meals are available for purchase at Subway, Wendy's, and Papa John’s in the Swain Student Activities Center. Parking is available in the Floyd Street Parking Garage and on the street in surrounding areas.