NAWIC March General Membership Meeting

Agenda:

5:00 pm Check-In / Networking / Dinner

5:30 pm General Membership Meeting

6:00 pm Presentation by Ho’ōla Nā Pua

7:00 pm Pau 

About Ho’ōla Nā Pua

Ho'ōla Nā Pua (New Life for Our Children) was founded as a 501(c)3 to shine light onto the dark criminal enterprise of sex trafficking, placing the health of Hawaii’s youth at the center of our mission and our vision for our community. We are committed to the prevention of child sex trafficking and providing care for children who have been exploited. Ho'ōla Nā Pua (HNP) is dedicated to creating a safe community where children can embrace their bright futures. Today, not only does HNP offer integrated programming that reaches thousands of youth, community members, and stakeholders across the state of Hawaii annually, but it is also considered a national partner and a rising standard in the global effort to stop sex trafficking permanently.

Lydia Leanos

Lydia Leanos is a former CASA and a NACP Certified Advocate and has been working with the CSEC population domestically and internationally for over 14 years. She has an extensive leadership background in multiple sectors, organizations, and businesses. She has played an active role in the start-up of programs serving traumatized youth and is passionate about empowering youth to find their potential and fulfill their dreams.

Eric Z. Madden

Eric Z. Madden, With 8+ years of serving the community in many different capacities, I have had the opportunity to present on topics such as mental and physical health, exploitation, and disability awareness. With my newfound passion for fighting and ending sex trafficking, it is my pleasure to offer training and education to raise awareness and prevention.

Topics of Discussion will include:

• Sex Trafficking and CSEC: What it is? What it looks like nationally and locally. Risk factors and vulnerabilities. Red Flags and grooming.
• Online Safety: The dangers we face online, the growth of online solicitation. How we can protect ourselves while being online.
• Trauma Informed Care & Response: Defining trauma. What it looks like specifically in trafficking. Approach to prevent re-traumatization. Providing care for those who have been exploited.
• Practical Way to End Sex Trafficking: What you can do today to fight Sex Trafficking. Continuum of Care. Who we are, what we do, services we offer.

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