Southern Oregon Human Trafficking Disruptors Summit - 2025
Schedule
Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 08:00 am to Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites | Ashland, OR
Presenters: Jay Benke • Zoe Bellatorre • Justin Euteneier • Edward Suk • Cristina Petrone • JR Ujifusa • Lauren Trantham & moreDid you know over 20 million people are trafficked around the world at any moment in time? Southern Oregon is a hotspot in the nation for labor and sex trafficking. How it happens might surprise you. Less than 5% of trafficking cases in the United States result from kidnapping or abductions.
Human trafficking extends beyond sexual exploitation to labor trafficking in the illegal cannabis operations in Southern Oregon, where migrant workers are treated as slaves, according to a recent ABC News story.
This two-day educational and networking summit is for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the realities of human trafficking in our region.
• Over 20 million people are trafficked around the world at any moment in time.
• Less than 5% of trafficking cases in the United States result from kidnapping or abductions.
• Southern Oregon is a major hotspot in the nation and is not immune to this crisis.
From start to finish, this event brings together experts, advocates, and community members to discuss strategies for combating human trafficking and supporting survivors. Learn tools and skills to identify what trafficking looks like, and discover surprising solutions to help keep our communities safe.
“By coming together as a community, we can disrupt the cycle of human trafficking and create a safer, more just society for all. This unique event is critical in raising awareness and mobilizing action to address this troubling meta-issue in our society.” – Lauren Trantham, Event Co-Producer
Areas of Focus: Human Trafficking 101 • Familial Trafficking • Labor Trafficking • Sex Trafficking • Online Exploitation • Avenues of Victimization • Vulnerabilities in Foster Care • Demand Reduction • Presentations by Local Agencies, and More!
Exhibitors: CASA of Jackson County, Community Works, Epik Project, Soroptimist International of Medford, KEEPING ALL WOMEN SAFE, Jackson County SART, Mosiac Consulting, Sex Trade Survivor Caucus, Jackson County Maternal Child Health, Hearts With a Mission, My Friends Are Not for Sale, Ride My Road, Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, Super Kid Power with Grandma Boom, Youth 71Five, Children's Advocacy Center of Jackson Co, and MORE!
$85 Early Registration Ticket, Includes 2 Lunches. (Limited)
GET TICKETS: https://ridemyroad.kindful.com/e/disruptors-summit-2025
LEARN MORE: https://anpconference.com/disruptors-summit-2025-ashland-or/
Group rates are available. Please email [email protected]
Presented by: RVML, Architects of a New Paradigm, and Ride My Road, in partnership with Epik Project and Community Works and the Jackson County Coalition Against Trafficking.
Where is it happening?
Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St, Ashland, OR 97520-1411, United States,Ashland, Oregon
