A summit designed to raise public awareness and provide educational resources about human trafficking in Kane County will be held at Christ Community Church in South Elgin from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, according to a news release.
The Kane County Human Trafficking Summit is a collaboration between the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, One Collective and the Fox Valley Family Violence Coordinating Council, the state’s attorney’s office announced on Monday.
Presenters at the event will include the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, One Collective, Out of Darkness, Naomi’s House and representatives from the Elgin and St. Charles police departments, according to the release.
“Human trafficking is a heinous crime that preys on the most vulnerable in our community,” Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said in the release. “Through collaborative efforts and events like the Human Trafficking Summit, we are taking a stand against this injustice, raising awareness and equipping individuals with the tools needed to combat trafficking in Kane County and beyond.”
The summit welcomes people from all backgrounds, whether they are already engaged in anti-human trafficking programs or are looking for ways to contribute to the cause, officials said in the release.
The agenda will feature presentations covering various aspects of human trafficking, including introductory sessions, advocate testimonies, panel discussions, internet safety protocols and networking opportunities, according to the release.
The deadline to register to attend the event is Monday, May 6. To register, go to kanetraffickingsummit.rsvpify.com.
Admission is free, and a complimentary lunch and coffee will be provided.
Christ Community Church is at 820 S. Randall Road in South Elgin.
For more information about the event, email freedom@onecollectiveelgin.org.
