The above flyer describes an up-and-coming anti human trafficking panel discussion with details about the five panelists. The panel discussion takes place on February 25th from 9 a.m. to noon in Ankeny. This training should be of special interest to those who reside in central Iowa. The five presenters are very well informed and active…
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Here’s a photo taken last Friday January 20th at the signing of the proclamation against human trafficking by the mayor of Des Moines. Those in the photo from left to right include Wendy Knowles, Shirlee Reding, Mayor Frank Cownie, and Jennie Kerger. All are active anti-human trafficking leaders in the Des Moines area. Remember, we…
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Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month Supplies Drive There are a number of shelters in Iowa that care for the survivors of human trafficking that are in dire need of supplies to help their clients feel more comfortable. The Iowa State Network Against Human Trafficking is collecting supplies to help ensure that these survivors have…
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Greetings from the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking. We thought we’d share with you a copy of the Proclamation signed by the Governor on January 9th and a photo of all who attended Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Day on the Hill. I hope all of you are introducing proclamations to your local city and…
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Last week we posted a draft proclamation for local use in order to promote Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We also asked for feedback on what you are doing in your local community and region. Bernadette Rixner provided me with this progress report from the Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking (see page…
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January 2017 is upon us and the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking is asking all allies to take local action to fight and one day end trafficking in Iowa. Governor Branstad will be declaring January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. We invite you to attend the proclamation signing on Monday, January…
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