2023 Pomona Youth and Community Human Trafficking Symposium

197 West 2nd Street,Pomona CA 91766

26 April, 2023

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AboutFACT: Pomona is a hot spot for human trafficking MYTH: All prostitutes are working out of choice FACT: Social media is a common tool being used by traffickers to befriend people they're trying to recruit MYTH: It's obvious when someone is being recruited/coerced by a trafficker Join us to learn more. Knowledge is power. You too can save yourself or someone else from being trafficked. Prevention is key to helping ensure that this deplorable crime is exposed and eliminated from our schools, neighborhoods and community. Please join the Pomona Wellness Community, Project Sister Family Services, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis in convening to raise awareness of human trafficking in our community and the vulnerable populations targeted. This event is being held on National Denim Day. Learn more about Denim Day here: https://nationaltoday.com/denim-day/ and please wear your BLUE JEANS!! This is a FREE event for the whole family and is a HYBRID event. REGISTERED AND ATTENDING IN-PERSON? You will be able to join an opportunity drawing after checking in at the registration table. PLEASE NOTE: Free parking for first 2 hours Schedule of Events4PM-4:30PM For people participating in-person: Event Check-In and get your opportunity drawing ticket! 4:30PM-5:15PM: HYBRID Youth Panel Discussion Begins! (Registration is not required if attending in-person but gets you the opportunity drawing ticket ) 5 :15PM-6PM Music, Resource Tables, Activities and Goodies! 6PM- 6:45pm HYBRID Adult, Parents, School Administrators Discussion Begins! (Registration is not required if attending in-person but gets you the opportunity drawing ticket ) Live EntertainmentLive music by local DJ spinning today's hits Resource FairCome get information from local agencies offering a variety of servicesSome booths may have some free goodiesMeet the presentersEnjoy the music!If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of all event participants, our volunteers and staff. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding.  Have questions not answered here? Email [email protected]