Human Trafficking Awareness Forum: Protecting Simi Valley & Ventura County
Schedule
Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Simi Valley United Methodist Church | Simi Valley, CA
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Soroptimist International of Simi Valley invites you to a powerful, community-wide Human Trafficking Awareness Forum focused on one of the fastest-growing crimes in our nation — and how it impacts our local community.This important conversation brings together professionals on the front lines of prevention, justice, and survivor advocacy, including:
• Rebecca Bender – Nationally recognized activist, survivor, and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative
• Chief Steve Shorts – Chief of Police, Simi Valley Police Department
• Detective Jamal Labbe – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Special Crimes Unit & Human Trafficking Task Force
• Twyla Atmore – Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
• Shannon Sergey – Founder & CEO of Forever Found
Topics include:
• The reality of human trafficking today
• Local impact in Simi Valley and Ventura County
• Warning signs and red flags
• How law enforcement and nonprofits are responding
• Resources and support for survivors
• Practical ways the community can help
This is a free event, and RSVPs help us plan. We invite you to attend, learn, and take action with us.
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://www.soroptimistsv.org/stop
👉 Please mark “Going” or “Interested” and share this event to help spread awareness throughout our community.
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Where is it happening?
Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Rd,Simi Valley, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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