Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action

• Trafficking in humans is SLAVERY.
• As many as 20,000 persons are believed to be trafficked each year within the US borders. (Department of Justice)
• Trafficking victims are men, women and children from all over the world.
• Human trafficking is the 2nd most prevalent organized crime activity in the world just after drugs and tied with illegal arms trafficking.
• Human trafficking is a $9.8 billion dollar industry in the U.S.

Join us as we explore the devastating statics about human trafficking and consider what we can do to help end it. A panel of leaders from local organizations with suggestions for ways individuals and organizations can help end this horrific practice includes the following:

1. 1.    Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Representatives:

• Allies Against Slavery – Kirsten McDermott and Annette Emery
• Refugee Services of Texas – Kay Mailander
• UT School of Social Work – Institute of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Dr. Bruce Kellison (also a member of University UMC)

Other members of the coalition can be found at http://www.ctcaht.org/

1. 2.    Restore a Voice –  Larry Megason, Executive Director
2. 3.    Against Cruel Trafficking – Lizzie Jesperson, President of UT student group
3. 4.    International Justice Mission – Trevor Russo, President of UT student group  (invited )