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These pictures will give you a flavor of what transpired at the October 27th, 2007 International Human Trafficking & Enslavement Symposium held at the Carlisle Theater.

                


       
                          STUDENTS                                                                    CANDACE WHEELER

            
                                                                          COMMUNITY CHOIR
  
    
                            LARRY TESTA                                                            CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH PITTS
   
     
                          LAURA LEDERER                                                                LISA THOMPSON
  
                   
                                                                               PANEL
  
     
                                     BUFFET                                                                            LITERATURE

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                 Schedule of Trafficking/Enslavement Symposium

Musical Introduction 1:00: “Amazing Grace” and “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed”

Welcome and Introduction by Congressman Joseph Pitts (PA) (1:05-1:40)

Topic: Obtaining, Harboring, Sex-Trafficking, & Enslavement Today: (1:45-2:30, Q&A)

§          “Sex-Trafficking, the Protection of Survivors, & Prosecution of Traffickers and
       Exploiters”: Lisa Thompson (Liaison for the Abolition of Sexual Trafficking for The
       Salvation Army USA National Headquarters & Director of the Initiative Against Sexual
       Trafficking).

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Topic: Prevention of Human-Trafficking & Enslavement Today: U.S. Policies & Laws: (2:30-3:15, Q&A)

§         “Human Trafficking & Slavery’s Global Reach, its Domestic Impact, the Law & U.S. Policy
       & Implementation”: Dr. Laura Lederer (Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary, U.S.
       Department of State).

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Topic: Domestic Trafficking & Slavery (in USA) ~ Free The Slaves: (3:15-3:45)

Topic: Recent “On the Ground” Personal Accounts & Reports on Human Trafficking & Slavery ~ New Solutions, Successes, & Roadblocks: (panel 3:45-5:00, Q&A)

§         “The Psychological Impact of Exploitation on Children, a Clinical Experience”: Perry Mahaffy (RN, MSN, ABQAURP).

§         “Microinterventions & Microfinancing in Zimbabwe”: Jesse Schwamb (Director for
      Sustainable Development, Forgotten Voices International).

§         “Mentoring Survivors of Trafficking & Enslavement”: Candace Wheeler (Founder and
       President of Restoration Ministries, member of the DC Task Force on Human Trafficking 
       International Christian Alliance on Prostitution).

§         “Rescuing Slaves in Sudan”: Dr. Keith Roderick (Washington Representative of Christian
       Solidarity International and Secretary General of the Coalition for the Defense of Human
       Rights).

Panel of presenters: (5:00-5:30) panel-response to questions on ideals and faith-issues.

Movie introduced: (5:30-6:00) The story of John Newton & William Wilberforce, as portrayed in the movie “Amazing Grace”: Randy Testa (Vice President of Education and Professional Development at Walden Media).

Light dinner buffet at theatre (6:00-6:45):  for those wanting further interaction on questions of ideals and faith (before the movie).

The movie “Amazing Grace” will be shown (free) in the Carlisle Theatre (44 West High Street) at 7:00pm (PG, Walden Media). There will be a free-will donation to defray costs. This superb movie tells the story of William Wilberforce’s fight to abolish the Atlantic slave trade.