GRRRL Justice: Short Film & Panel Discussion

5610 Forney Drive,Houston TX 77036

23 March, 2021

Description

Join us for a short film and panel discussion exploring justice from the perspective of victims of color. African Americans represent 14% of the nation’s general population, but 33% of youth detained in detention and 40% of sex trafficking victims. LGBTQIA+ youth comprise 3-5% of the general population, yet they represent 13% of the juvenile justice population. Advocates, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community leaders play a vital role in addressing these disparities. Join us in screening the narrative film GRRRL Justice (16 mins). The film will serve as a catalyst for exploration of key frameworks such as adultification and intersectionality—how the intersections of race, gender, criminalization, homophobia, and other social dynamics intertwine to intensify challenges for trafficking victims of color. This event will also include a Spoken Word performance by Red Lion Poetry and panel discussion following the film with survivors and advocates of color. Panelists: Shani Bacy, LMSW - The LandingKathy McGibbon Givens - Twelve11Timeka Walker - United Against Human TraffickingKimberly Williams - CHI St. Luke’s