January 9, 2010: NWCAT “Look Beneath The Surface” Conference

To commemorate the National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we are holding a conference at Red Lion, Jantzen Beach on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Red Lion on the River, Jantzen Beach. Speakers include retired Special Forces Colonel Dr. Bill Hillar, Dallas Jessup from CNN’s “Just Yell Fire”, and Cathy Standiford, President of Soroptimists of the Americas. Sponsors include City Club of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans, and Soroptimists.  We also have many community partners and appreciate your help in getting the word out. 

Details can be found on our website: http://www.NWCAT.org
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December 8th The Oregon Human Trafficking Task Force and Catholic Charities is providing a FREE Training & Workshop
9am to 12pm
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Auditorium
12240 NE Glisan, Portland, OR

Contact for more information: 
Ms. Cari Strickland
Intern, Oregon Human Trafficking Task Force
Cell 503-860-6894



December 17th - Fair trade (aka Slavery Free products):  An Evening at Ten Thousand Villages
http://www.worldoregon.org/events/registration/holiday_shopping_2010.html
Thursday, December 17th
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location:
Ten Thousand Villages
938 NW Everett St., Portland, OR

January 13th, 7:30 pm @ Bridgeport Village Seattles Best Coffee (inside Borders Books). 
OCCV (Oregon Center for Christian Values) meeting for the Human Trafficking committee, and those interested in this issue.