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The Power of Policy: Advocacy to End Sexual Exploitation
The 7th Annual World Without Exploitation Youth Summit
Join the World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition, Rights4Girls, and the George Washington University Office of Advocacy and Support on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the George Washington University Student Center for an in-person educational youth summit. Youth advocates, experts, and survivor leaders will discuss their experiences and expertise on curated main-stage panels and interactive workshops. This free event is open to youth ages 15-28 who want to learn and take action to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Register now to secure your seat!
What
7th Annual World Without Exploitation Youth Summit
When
July 17, 2023 from
9:00am to 2:00pm
Where
University Student Center
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
Note: A light breakfast and lunch will be provided on site.
Questions? Email: sarina@worldwithoutexploitation.org
Agenda
8:30am - 9:20am
Check-In & Light Breakfast
9:25am - 9:35am
Yasmin, Sarina & Jade Brief Introduction
9:40am - 9:50am
Opening Remarks by Director Jennifer Porter, DC Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants
9:55am - 10:15am
Sex Trade 101 Introduction
Facilitators: Sarina Cooper, Jade Bentley
10:20am - 11:05am
Criminalizing Survival: Policy Approaches to the Sex Trade
Moderator: Dahlia Locke
Panelists: Yasmin Vafa, Melanie Thompson, Alisa Bernard
11:10am - 11:55am
After Exploitation: Not Just Surviving but Thriving
Moderator: Maria Elisa Escobar
Panelists: Cristian Eduardo, Gabrielle Prieto, Mylan Barne
1:05 pm - 1:50 pm (45 minutes)
Lunch
Moderator: Andrew Guy
Panelists: Monique Calderón, Ashley Staggers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Easy Access: Cyber Sexual Exploitation and the New Generation
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Workshop – 2 options, choose 1
WORKSHOP
Policy Advocacy: A How To for the Next Generation
Facilitator: Sarina Cooper
Panelists: Kyla Woods, Cristian Eduardo, Sam Hiner
WORKSHOP
Age of Entry: Youth Focused Policy
Facilitator: Ashley Staggers, Alex Delgado, and Melanie Thompson
