You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking

State of Illinois Department of Human Services

Monday, January 17th, 2011
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1130 W. Adams, Chicago, IL

Enjoy a free wine and chocolate tasting while bidding on pieces of art from local artists who have created work about human trafficking. The silent art auction will be followed by a presentation featuring: Author Julian Sher, an award-winning investigative journalist, TV writer and director, and the author of six books, who will present his book entitled: “Somebody’s Daughter: The Hidden Story of America’s Prostituted Children” (For more information, please visit http://www.juliansher.com/)

Q & A with our panel of speakers: Rachel Durchslag from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), Frank Massolini from the Salvation Army PROMISE program, Lisa Fedina from Rescue and Restore, National Runaway Switchboard, and a survivor of sexual exploitation. All proceeds will benefit work to help victims of sexual exploitation in Chicago.

Sponsored by: CAASE, PROMISE, Dreamcatcher Foundation, Traffick Free, Chicago NOW, Illinois Rescue and Restore Human Trafficking Silent Art Auction (N-12-10) Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that, “we all have to decide whether we will walk in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness. Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Dr. King believed in the power of an altruistic society, one where social problems are resolved through nonviolent action and the selfless concern for the well-being of others. Together, we can take action to help those who need it most. We can speak out on behalf of those who have no voice. His teachings empowered citizens to take a stand against injustice, to have their voices heard, and to enact change through community action and service.

January 17th, 2011 marks the 25th year anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. In honor of Martin Luther King’s commitment to equal rights, social justice, and nonviolence, we ask that you join us to help fight sex trafficking and sexual exploitation here in Chicago. You can help in the effort to have Dr. King’s vision realized by taking action to end the sexual exploitation, violence, and enslavement of millions of women and girls across the globe. YOU can help stop human trafficking.