Due to the impending storm, the Human
Trafficking Awareness Event has been rescheduled for May 13, 2016, from 7 p.m.
– 9 p.m.
Human Trafficking Awareness Event
Cornerstone Church of Lexington Park and the
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a human
trafficking awareness event on January
22, 2016, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Cornerstone
Church, 23075 Town Creek Drive in Lexington Park, MD. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the
illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain and represents one
of the most shameful violations of human rights. In Maryland, human trafficking is often overlooked,
especially in the rural areas. However, its increasingly regular occurrence has
St. Mary’s County groups collaborating to bring awareness to the second largest
criminal activity globally.
The event will help attendees spot the signs
of human trafficking in our community. Federal, state and county leaders will educate the public on
national activity and how demand works,
Internet safety, local status reporting, as well as child vulnerability and
social safety nets. The event will feature a special guest, the Honorable Judge
Michael Stamm, who will discuss the impact trafficking has had on the local
foster care system.
Register for the event at
www.cornerstonepca.org/#/big-events
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