Date
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Name
Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: How County Commissions Can Lead Child Trafficking Prevention
Track
Prevention
Speakers
Kristen Bracy, I Rise and SAFE Alliance of Tampa Bay
Liana Dean, Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking
Laura Henderson, Bridging Freedom, Inc.
Ken Kilian, Pasco Sheriff's Office
Meghna Manjith, Teens Battle Human Trafficking
Liana Dean, Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking
Laura Henderson, Bridging Freedom, Inc.
Ken Kilian, Pasco Sheriff's Office
Meghna Manjith, Teens Battle Human Trafficking
Description
This panel explores how county commissions can lead child trafficking prevention through survivor-informed, youth-led strategies. Highlighting the work of the Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking, panelists will share how local government can fund, implement, and sustain youth and survivor driven campaigns in schools and communities, offering a replicable framework for cross-sector collaboration and lasting impact.