A covert yet pervasive threat, it is crucial that frontline professionals are able to recognize the signs of trafficking and know how to respond when they see them.
Join us for a pivotal panel discussion aimed to equip frontline professionals including interpreters, social workers, educators and healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify and respond to suspected trafficking.
Panelists Kimberly Williams, Director of the Houston Area Human Trafficking Healthcare Consortium and the PATH Collaborative, Kathy Givens, prominent advocate and Co-Founder of Twelve 11 Partners, and Sara Breuer, Collaboration Manager at United Against Human Trafficking, bring their expertise to bear with straightforward, practical counsel drawn from many years of experience fighting human trafficking and supporting survivors.
Moderated by Ludmila Golovine, President & CEO of MasterWord and member of the Texas Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT). The panel will discuss how trafficking occurs, clear up misconceptions about the signs of human trafficking, learn what frontline professionals can do when faced with it on the job, and identify available resources.
Ludmila Golovine | President & CEO, MasterWord
Ludmila “Mila” Golovine has been an advocate for victims and survivors of Human Trafficking since the start of her interpreting career. Golovine volunteers for and supports various projects to inspire, promote, and develop solutions to end sexual abuse, exploitation, and violence against children, particularly those related to stopping the exploitation of minors online.
As a professional interpreter, Golovine is familiar with the toll interpreting for these victims may have on the interpreters themselves. Golovine, therefore, works tirelessly to help promote health and wellness to those in the language services industry and raise awareness about the experiences of human trafficking victims and survivors, and their language access needs.
Golovine and MasterWord are committed to providing trauma-informed services and have launched training and tools for language professionals as well as trauma-informed providers who work with language professionals to foster a partnership that creates an environment conducive to healing and avoiding re-traumatization.
Healthcare administrator with combined experience in program development; and grant implementation. Awarded federal, state, and foundational grants totaling $4.3 million. A recognized anti-human trafficking leader specializing in trauma-informed care, organizational structure, and treatment while understanding and responding to trauma from a holistic and spiritual care vantage point. Collaborative in nature and responsive to complex systems and care coordination, especially for the most vulnerable within our community.
Kimberly Williams, MBA
Kathy Givens
Co-Founder of Twelve 11 Partners, a survivor-led nonprofit organization focused on supporting those who are overcoming sex-trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Sara Jayne Breuer is the Collaboration Manager with United Against Human Trafficking. She has worked at the agency for three years educating professionals and communities and collaborating with partners. In her current role, she trains volunteers to deliver human trafficking education as part of the Speaker’s Bureau, manages the Houston United Against Human Trafficking Coalition, and manages projects and events with lived experience experts and allies in the anti-trafficking movement. She has been involved in anti-trafficking since 2008 and has been working at nonprofits for over 10 years.
Sara Jayne Breuer
CEUs available: CCHI, IMIA, NASW, RID
Define Human Trafficking: Gain an in-depth understanding of what constitutes human trafficking, its various forms, and its impact on individuals and communities.
Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking: Learn to identify the often-missed indicators of human trafficking in your professional interactions.
Know How to Report Human Trafficking: Understand the protocols and best practices for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking, ensuring safety and support of victims and survivors.
Consider the Ethical and Legal Decision-making: Balance the responsibility of maintaining professional confidentiality with the obligation of reporting suspected trafficking.
