Conference Agenda
As of September 18, 2024. Subject to change.
Click on workshop titles for full descriptions and speaker profiles.
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
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| Exhibits Set-Up | Exhibit Courtyard | |
| Registration Open | Ballroom Foyer | |
Breakfast is on your own.
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
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| Registration Open | Ballroom Foyer | |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Exhibits Open | Exhibit Courtyard | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | ||
| Welcome and Opening Remarks | Arizona Grand Ballroom | |
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | ||
| Opening Keynote - OG's Speak Out: Navigating Life Beyond Exploitation | Marian Hatcher, Shared Hope International Teresa Forliti, Sex Trade Survivor Caucus/HART Vednita Carter, Vednita Carter Ministries Audrey Morrissey, My Life My Choice | Arizona Grand Ballroom |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
| Pathbreaker Award | Arizona Grand Ballroom | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | ||
| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard | |
Tuesday
Session 1 Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Human Centric Investigations and Prosecutions - Beyond Trauma Informed - LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY | Senior Special Agent (Ret) Russ Strand, Effective Detective LLC | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Kaibab |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Stepping into Our Power: Survivors and Allies Collaborating for Policy Change | Audrey Morrissey, My Life My Choice Delia Vega, My Life My Choice | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Multiple Perspectives, One Mission | Kim Figueroa, MoreTooLife Alan Wilkett, iWarrior | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Connecting the Social Media, Gaming, Porn, & Sex Trafficking Prevention Education Framework | Dr. Mandy Sanchez, Culture Reframed | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Foreign National Sex and Labor Trafficking of Minors and Women in the U.S. | Opal Singleton, Million Kids | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Deaf Youth, Disability, and Reducing Trafficking Vulnerabilities: An Ecosystems Approach | Dr. Beth Bowman, Gallaudet University | Service Providers | Mesquite |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | A Collaborative Response to Kids Missing from Care | Roberta Senter, Love146 Kristina Filomena, Love146 | Service Providers | Lantana |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
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| Lunch | Exhibit Courtyard |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | |
| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Tuesday
Session 2 Workshops
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
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| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | A Trauma-Informed Approach to Helping Survivors Navigate Legal Services | Brent Woody, Justice Restoration Center Joel Shapiro, Trafficking Law Center Marianna Kosharovsky, ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) Grace Tang, Alight | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Transaction Intercept (TI): Leveraging the Power of AI to Deter Sexual Predators Online - LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY | Nick Lembo, Street Grace Peter Hauge, Street Grace Detective Michael Russo, Chandler Police Department | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Kaibab |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Sex Trafficking Outreach Project (STOP) with Law Enforcement | Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, Arizona State University Tanya Alegria, ASU Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research Liliana Anthony, ASU STIR- AZ Human Trafficking Hotline | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Can You Hear Us Now? SURVIVORS ONLY | Vednita Carter, Vednita Carter Ministries Marian Hatcher, Shared Hope International Audrey Morrissey, My Life My Choice | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Engaging Lived Experts in Research Leadership: Lessons from our Transdisciplinary Team | Teresa Forliti, Sex Trade Survivor Caucus/HART Mikki Mariotti, The Family Partnership, PRIDE Program Dr. Lauren Martin, University of Minnesota | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | A Specialized Model of Foster Care for Youth with CSEC: Lessons Learned in Policy and Practice | Madeline Hehir, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Lori Stella, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie | Service Providers | Mesquite |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Safeguarding Unaccompanied Children from Sex Trafficking and Exploitation | Juliana Diaz, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Jessica Neham, USCRI | Service Providers | Lantana |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
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| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Tuesday
Session 3 Workshops
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Dream Team: Partnering with Law Enforcement to Advance Safe Harbor Legislation | Phillip Hendricks, District Attorney 15TH Circuit Court District Liz Kimbel, TurnAround Inc. Sidney McCoy, Shared Hope International Sandy Middleton, Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention Amber Eide, The Center for Violence Prevention | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Integrating Indigenous Values into Multidisciplinary Human Trafficking Response | Anne LaFrinier-Ritchie, Someplace Safe Christina Bell Andrews, University of Arizona - Wassaja Carlos Montezuma Center for Native American Health Tessa Dysart, University of Arizona Alfred Urbina, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Christopher Sharp, Office of American Indian Projects | School of Social Work Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions Arizona State University | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | A Multidisciplinary Algorithm to Pregnancy and Trafficking: Caring for the Mother and Unborn Child | Anne Troy, Childrens hospital/ University of holy Cross Deborah St. Germain, Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office, Texas A&M School of Nursing Graduate Program | Physical & Mental Health | Kaibab |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | National Economic Justice Report: Beyond Workforce Development for Survivors of Trafficking | Megan Lundstrom, Polaris Jessica Pham, Nomi Network Shobana Powell, Shobana Powell Consulting | Prevention | Lantana |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Incorporating Evaluation into Trafficking Prevention and Services Programs | Aria Flood, Love146 Lisa Jones, University of New Hampshire | Research & Lived Experiences | Mesquite |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Beyond Beds: A Conversation About Community-Based Supports and Youth Choice | Bethany Gilot, BGilot Consulting Madeline Hehir, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Blanca Denise Lance, TX Department of Family and Protective Services Dr. Elizabeth Alston, State of Oregon | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | The LA County Law Enforcement First Responder Protocol: A Decade of Impact and Evolution. | Kate Walker Brown, National Center for Youth Law Jasmine McDonald, Saving Innocence Jeff Walker, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Michelle Guymon, LA County Probation Department | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | |
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| Continental Breakfast | Exhibit Courtyard |
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Exhibits Open | Exhibit Courtyard |
| Registration Open | Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | |
| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Wednesday
Session 4 Workshops
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | The Secret Sauce of Legislative and Policy Success: The Tennessee Experience | Rachel Haaga, Restore Corps Chairlady Debra Moody, General Assembly Commissioner Margie Quin, Tennessee Department of Children's Services | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Lantana |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Can I Get a Witness? Ways to Support a Trafficking Survivor Who is a Witness in a Criminal Case | Jamie Zeigler, One More Child | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Kaibab |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Complex PTSD in Overlooked Populations of Human Trafficking | Landon Dickeson, Ranch Hands Rescue | Physical & Mental Health | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | TraffickProofSC: A Statewide Human Trafficking Prevention Education Framework | Ashley Bishop, South Carolina Office of the Attorney General Monique Garvin, South Carolina Office of the Attorney General | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Activating Connections to Prevent and Respond to Child Trafficking | Kimberly Casey, Office on Trafficking in Persons Stephanie Marroquin, Office on Trafficking in Persons | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | How Collaboration Impacts Successful Outcomes for Youth in Residential Settings | Trisha Prickett, Ascent 121 Stephanie Zale, Ascent 121 | Service Providers | Mesquite |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Collaborative Networks: Building Effective National Responses for Exploited Youth in Crisis | Alia Azariah, Safe House Project Lora Trent, Safe House Project | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | |
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| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Wednesday
Session 5 Workshops
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Human Trafficking Diversion Courts for Minors: Reconciling Safe Harbor and Diversion | Wendy Stickle, U.S. Office for Victims of Crime | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Mesquite |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Tackling a Trafficker With A Team And Taking Their Treasures- LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY | Heidi Chance, Arizona Attorney General's Office | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Lantana |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Minnesota's Evolving Response to Child Labor Trafficking: Developing a Protocol for Law Enforcement | Special Agent In Charge BobbiJo Pazdernik, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Madeline Lohman, The Advocates for Human Rights | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Kaibab |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | The Unseen Victims of Human Trafficking in Healthcare | Jamie Sokolis, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center Christine Cooley, DVSAC at Capital Region | Physical & Mental Health | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Invisible Chains: Understanding and Combatting Familial Trafficking of Boys | Judge Robert Lung, 18th Judicial Circuit of Colorado Russell G. Wilson, RGW Consulting | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Fact or Fiction: Decoding Human Trafficking Statistics | Amelia Rubenstein, University of Maryland School of Social Work | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating Specialty Teams for Child Victims | Kate Greer, Tennessee Department of Children's Services Carla Aaron, TN Department of Children's Services | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
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| Lunch | Exhibit Courtyard |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | |
| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Wednesday
Session 6 Workshops
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | YSP: Voice/Choice, Housing First Placement Innovation Model | Joseph Macaluso, City County San Francisco Denicia Carlay, Village Is Possible Francesca Gonzalez, Freedom Forward | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Survivors' Perspectives on Navigating the Justice System | Joel Shapiro, Trafficking Law Center Brent Woody, Justice Restoration Center Telisia Espinosa, Justice Restoration Center Lacey Krieger, Survivor | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Lantana |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | The Arizona Sex Trafficked Youth Collaborative: the Protocol for the Treatment of Trafficked Youth | Sarah Way, Mercy Care Paula Coe, Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Mary Kaye Garcia, MIND 24/7 Shanna Parker, Southwest Network Denise Chen, Arizona Department of Child Safety Roberto Cotto, Phoenix Police Department | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Comprehensive Care: Multi-Victim Response Protocols for Human Trafficking Recovery Operations | Josh Singleton, Santa Clara County DA's Office - LEIHT Task Force Kimberly Gutierrez, Community Solutions Sharan Dhanoa, South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking Perla Flores, Community Solutions | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Using Prevention Education to Address Adolescent Males at Risk of Offending Behaviors | Stefania Agliano, I AM Training and Consultation Group LLC Bryan Hall, I AM Training and Consultation Group LLC | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Understanding Minor Sex Trafficking Trends Through the Lens of Federal Prosecutions Data | Madeleine Moffett, Allies Against Slavery Vanessa Bouche, Allies Against Slavery | Research & Lived Experiences | Mesquite |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Harm Reduction as the Key to Survivor Safety | Tiffiny Alexander, Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Alix Wickline, Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Service Providers | Kaibab |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
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| Break with Exhibits | Exhibit Courtyard |
Wednesday
Session 7 Workshops
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | The Prosecution of the Owners and Operators of Backpage.com: A Case Study | Peggy Perlmeter, U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Arizona Kevin Rapp, U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona/ U.S. Department of Justice | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Sex Trafficking Behind Bars | Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, Arizona State University Brandon Smith, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Building from the Community Up: A Case Study on Developing a Community-Based Response to Support Trafficked Youth | Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou, Shared Hope International Regina McDevitt, Family Justice Center Sarah McKinnis, WillowBend Farms, Inc. Christine Raino, Shared Hope International | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Collaboration Wins: Law Enforcement, NGO’s, Medical Professionals & Gov Agencies Unite to Crush HT | Kathy Bryan, The Genesis Project Lauren Wegener, Arkansas Human Trafficking Council Sergeant Matthew Foster, Arkansas State Police | Multidisciplinary Teams | Lantana |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Prevention Initiatives: Bringing Together Community, Nonprofits, and K-16 Education | Deb Getz, Indiana University School of Public Health - Bloomington Emma Marsh, kNot Today | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Understanding the Complex Needs of Commercially Sexually Exploited Children | Shanequa Stepps, Street Grace Courtney Furlong, Street Grace | Research & Lived Experiences | Kaibab |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Youth Speak! Harnessing Youth & Family Expertise to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation in LA | Brittianna Robinson, LA County Youth Commission Ariel Bustamante, Los Angeles LGBT Center Maria Contreras, National Center for Youth Law | Service Providers | Mesquite |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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| Networking Celebration Reception (separate ticket required) | Rustler's Rooste |
| 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
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| Registration Open | Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | |
| Continental Breakfast | Exhibit Courtyard |
| 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
| Exhibits Open | Exhibit Courtyard |
Thursday
Session 8 Workshops
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Understanding Survivors’ Legal Rights and Remedies | Robin Miller, Empowered Network Joel Shapiro, Trafficking Law Center Marianna Kosharovsky, ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) Brent Woody, Justice Restoration Center Jay Benke, Clever Human LLC | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Kaibab |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Community Care: Engaging Volunteers to Support Vulnerable Youth | Alia Azariah, Safe House Project Jennifer Gabriel, Forever Found | Multidisciplinary Teams | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Addiction and Mental Health Crises: Healthcare's Response to the Complex Needs of Exploited Minors | Dawn Scaff, Children's Hospital CAC Daisy Schuurman, Children's Hospital Child Advocacy Center | Physical & Mental Health | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | From Awareness to Action: Equipping Schools and Communities to Combat Human Trafficking | Jessica Peck, Baylor University Kelley Rigby, South University, Germanna Community College | Prevention | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Pornography as a Driver to Trafficking in Minors | Dr. Gail Dines, Culture Reframed Dr. Mandy Sanchez, Culture Reframed | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Missing vs Runaway: Interventions for Vulnerable Youth Underserved by Traditional CSEC Responses | Jennifer Swain, youthSpark Eliza Reock, youthSpark | Service Providers | Lantana |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | From Prevention to Exiting: Best Practices in Response and Support for Survivors | Alex Powell, Safe Exit Initiative Audra Doody, Living in Freedom Together dba Safe Exit Initiative | Service Providers | Mesquite |
Plenary Session
| 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM | |||
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| Breaking the Silence: An Open Discussion on Violence Against Men and Boys and Its Impact on Trauma, Healing, and Hope | MEd, CST, LCI John-Michael Lander, An Athlete's Silence Judge Robert Lung, 18th Judicial Circuit of Colorado Elizabeth Scaife, FYN Global Russell G. Wilson, RGW Consulting Jesse Leon, ALLIANCE WAY LLC | Arizona Grand Ballroom | |
Thursday
Session 9 Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Location Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Critical Analysis: Legal Barriers and Justice Avenues | Alex Powell, Safe Exit Initiative Sophia Rousseau, Living in Freedom Together dba Safe Exit Initiative | Law Enforcement, Legal & Policy | Sonoran Sky 1, 2 and 3 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Beyond the Game: Intercepting Trafficking at Major Sporting Events | Lady Tee Thompson, AgroBiz.org Alice Johnson, The Gate Way | Multidisciplinary Teams | Kaibab |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Advocating for Survivors in Healthcare Settings | Holly Frankfurt, The Demand Project Kristin Weis, The Demand Project | Physical & Mental Health | Mesquite |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Youth in Philanthropy: Empowering Leaders, Amplifying Impact | Grant Clark, Special Operations Finding Kids | Prevention | Lantana |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | From A Survivor’s Perspective: Understanding Familial Child Sex Trafficking | Annabelle Thomson, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Adira James, Survivor | Research & Lived Experiences | Sonoran Sky 5 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Exploring Anti-trafficking Resources and Funding Opportunities with the Office for Victims of Crime | Stacy Phillips, Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime Nyeri Richards, DOJ/OJP/Office for Victims of Crime Cynthia Erich, U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 6,7 and 8 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Understanding and Responding to Cultural Needs of Indigenous Clients | Anne LaFrinier-Ritchie, Someplace Safe | Service Providers | Sonoran Sky 4 |
| 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | |
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| Closing Remarks and Announce 2025 Location | Arizona Grand Ballroom |
Lunch is on your own.