Registration required.

This presentation will focus on the legal and social framework of Human trafficking, specifically in our local communities. We will touch on the factors that perpetuate trafficking, barriers to leaving, and unique struggles that victims may experience as well as what is being done about it. There will be a time for questions and answers as well as contact information for additional resources.

TJ Peterson is a Victim Advocate with Waymakers Victim Assistance Programs, located in Orange County, California. Waymakers is a nonprofit organization, and serves as the county designated victim services provider. Waymakers build's safer communities by helping individuals make their way through conflict and crisis to a place of strength and stability. TJ has been a part of the team for over 2 years and works in the 24-hour victim services response units with Human Trafficking Program and the Crisis Response Team. Waymakers co-founded the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, working alongside law enforcement, the OC District Attorney’s Office, and OC Social Services Agency to ensure victims of human trafficking are provided with supportive and comprehensive services. TJ works collaboratively with partners within the county and throughout the state to advocate for the voice of victims. For over 8 years he has gained experience in direct service to vulnerable populations working on Military bases both domestic and abroad, college campuses, community centers and police departments.

Open to the Public and the Soka Community
Sponsored by The International Studies Concentration

Register Here: https://www.soka.edu/oc-trafficking