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Livestream: The Nordic Model…right for Minnesota?

September 24, 2015 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This event is the livestream portion for The Nordic Model…right for Minnesota?

Sex Trafficking and Prostitution (PDF)

Agenda

1:45 – 2:00 p.m.   Registration
2:00 – 2:05 p.m. Welcome:Amy Kenzie, Sexual Violence Program Coordinator, MN Department of Health and Coordinator, MN Human Trafficking Task Force
2:05 – 2:15 p.m. Framing of the forum:Quisha Stewart, Safe Harbor Division Director, The Link
2:15 – 2:25 p.m. Safe Harbor background and progress to date:Jeff Bauer, Vice President of Public Affairs, The Family PartnershipMichele Garnett McKenzie, Director of Advocacy, The Advocates for Human Rights
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.  Overview of models to address sex trafficking:Beatríz Menanteau, Staff Attorney Women’s Human Rights Program, The Advocates for Human Rights
2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Overview of MN efforts for exploited persons over age 18: Caroline Palmer, Law and Policy Manager, MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault
2:50 – 3:00 p.m. 2015 “Safe Harbor for Adults” bill:State Representative John Lesch
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Implications for Minnesota:Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Kris ArnesonHeidi Carlson, Legal Advocate, Cornerstone Advocacy ServicesLinda Eagle Speaker, Sacred Journey Program Director, MN Indian Women’s Resource CenterSuzanne Koepplinger, Catalyst Initiative Director, George Family Foundation

State Representative David Pinto

Charisma Smith, PRIDE Program Director, The Family Partnership

The recording for this event is available in the Video Archives.

Details

Date:
September 24, 2015
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm