Bon Secours St. Francis 4th Annual Human Trafficking Seminar

650 North Academy Street,Greenville SC 29601

20 May, 2022

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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System's 4th Annual Seminar on Human Trafficking Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Proudly PresentsNo Human Life Should Be For Sale:A Seminar on Human Trafficking Pope Francis referred to human trafficking as an "open wound on the body of contemporary society." It is a serious affront to human dignity, preying upon the most vulnerable and further dehumanizing them through exploitation. Join Bon Secours St. Francis Health System for a day of presentations by internationally recognized experts and survivors of human trafficking to learn what role you can play in our community's response to this humanitarian crisis. This seminar is a multidisciplinary event open to all who seek to make our community and world a better place for God’s people. It is intended to educate and increase awareness of human trafficking, highlight the necessity of community collaboration, and give hope to those being victimized and exploited. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Doors open at 7:00; seminar begins at 8:00 a.m. CME/CEU credit available Featured Speakers:The Honorable Robert R. Lung - Judge Lung currently serves as a District Court Judge in Colorado. He also provides presentations nationally and internationally on issues such as human trafficking, childhood trauma, and resiliency. Judge Lung lectured at St. Thomas University College of Law in 2021 on Human Rights Lawyering. He also previously served as the Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and as a member of the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth in the United States. Additionally, Judge Lung provides consultation to several different Federal agencies, Shared Hope International, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In his "free time" Judge Lung works on writing his first book, a biography about hope and resiliency, and he endeavors to keep up with his two adopted sons in hiking and downhill mountain biking. Hanni Stoklosa, MD, MPH - Dr. Stoklosa is the Founding CEO of HEAL Trafficking, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital with appointments at Harvard medical School and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Dr. Stoklosa is an internationally recognized expert, advocate, researcher, and speaker on the wellbeing of trafficking survivors in the U.S. and internationally through a public health lens. She has advised several Federal agencies and NGOs on issues of human trafficking and testified as an expert witness multiple times before the U.S. Congress. Moreover, she has conducted research on trafficking and persons facing the most significant social, economic, and health challenges in a dozen countries Worldwide. Dr. Stoklosa published the first textbook addressing the public health response to trafficking, "Human Trafficking is a Public Health Issue: A Paradigm Expansion in the United States." More to come! FAQsWhere do I park the event? The closest parking garage to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena is the Church Street Garage. What can I bring into the event? The Bon Secours Wellness Arena has a clear bag policy that will be enforced for this event. For more information, visit https://www.bonsecoursarena.com/guest-services/clearbagpolicy What COVID-19 precautions are in place? Per the recommendation of the CDC it is recommended to wear a mask indoors in public and maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other people. For more information on the Bon Secours Wellness Arena's safety precautions, visit https://www.bonsecoursarena.com/guest-services/covidsafetyguide Will food and drinks be available during this event? Concession stands inside the Bon Secours Wellness Arena will be open with food and drink available for purchase. Which entrance do I use? Please enter the arena through the Furman Entrance.