National expert to speak at Anti-Human Trafficking Seminar in Douglas County

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, LifePoint Church, Awaken are hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar with John Vanek. The nationally recognized anti-human trafficking consultant and speaker is returning to the area for the seminar at LifePoint Church on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.

Vanek comes to share data and perspective, hoping to create a springboard that generates dialogue and community solutions. He retired in the rank of lieutenant from the San Jose Police Department, where he managed their Human Trafficking Task Force. John is the author of The Essential Abolitionist: What you need to know about human trafficking & modern slavery.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Awaken Founder and Executive Director Melissa Holland also will speak, and both are hopeful for strong community engagement.

“When dealing with the world's largest criminal enterprise, it is crucial local communities get involved,” Holland asserted. “Awaken is honored to be a part of the Minden community's growing awareness and response to harms caused by human trafficking."

According to LifePoint Church Elder and Missions Co-Chair J.D. Sullivan, the conference will target Douglas and Lyon County parents, educators, business owners and church members to raise awareness of the local human trafficking issue, to give people the tools to recognize and respond to warning signs, and to generate community solutions to end human trafficking.

The church is located at 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden NV. Childcare will be provided.

Contacts:
LifePoint Church, Elder and Missions Co-Chair J.D. Sullivan (775) 790-1382
Awaken, Administrative Assistant/Social Platforms Lindsay Morgan (775) 393-9183