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Attention
Gridshock Documentart: How Iowans Can Impact This Fasted Growing Crime
Bettendorf , IA – Eastern Iowa Community College and the AAUW (American Association of University Women) invites the community to a powerful screening of the documentary Gridshock, addressing the urgent issue of human trafficking. Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Scott Community College Welcome Center, Student Life Center, Room 2300, located at 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA. Attendees are encourage to park in Lot D on the main campus.
This important event is designed for adults and youth ages 16 and up (parental discretion advised) and aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, the fastest-growing crime here in Iowa and worldwide. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session following the screening.
Key Highlights:
- Identify Human Trafficking: Learn to recognize the signs and understand the realities surrounding this crime.
- Understanding the Crisis: Discover why human trafficking is considered the fasted-growing crime globally.
- Myths and Facts: Separate fact from fiction with evidence-based information.
- Safety Education: Gain insights on protecting yourself and others from sextortion and other trafficking forms.
- Community Strengthening: Explore ways to create safer, more informed communities.
This event will be presented by Melody Stone, MA , LMHC, an expert in mental health and human trafficking awareness. The screening is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the North Central Iowa Coalition Against Human Trafficking, highlighting a collaborative effort to combat this critical issue.
Together, we can make a difference. Join us in educating ourselves and our community about the realities of hum trafficking and how we can take action.
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