Engaging in Partnership: Addressing Racial Equity in Communities Vulnerable to Human Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are hosting a virtual panel to discuss the racial disparities related to human trafficking crimes, highlighting the impact on youth and vulnerable communities.
The content of this event is best suited for individuals working in faith-based and community-serving organizations, especially those serving youth and/or minority audiences and those working in minority-serving higher education institutions, as well as federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities serving youth and/or minority audiences.
Panelists will discuss the following topics:
- Vulnerabilities of youth and marginalized communities
- Intersection of social media and human trafficking risks
- Racial inequities associated with trafficking-related crimes
- Available resources to help with youth prevention and education opportunities