Here are the past events that Meet Justice has promoted and/or attended. Be sure to check the Event Calendar regularly so you don’t miss out on any new opportunities to participate in the fight against human trafficking!
September 16-18, 2011
Classy Awards
Location: San Diego, CA
The 3rd annual, largest philanthropy awards ceremony will include a day of mingling during the Classy COLLABORATIVE (September 16), the prestigious award ceremony and after-party (September 17) and brunch with the StayClassy team (September 18).
Get your tickets today to attend this event that honors the “most outstanding philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses and individuals nationwide.”
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
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September 17, 2011
Stop Injustice 5K Run/Walk
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Time: 8:00 AM
Proceeds go to benefit victims of trafficking. Run alone or with a group!
Click here for more information
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September 8, 2011
National Call-In Day for the TVPRA
Location: Nationwide
Join together with your fellow Americans in support the the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). Sign up to call your Senator on September 8, 2011 and say you want them to pass this act! The current TVPRA expires September 30, and if this new authorization isn’t passed before then, it will seriously inhibit the efforts of the anti-trafficking community. Commit to call today!
Sign-up to commit to call your senator, and find out more information about the TVPRA
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August 25 & 26, 2011
Introduction to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children for Mental Health Professionals by Georgia Office for Children and Families
Location: Downtown Decatur
This is a “train the trainer” event being put on by the Georgia Office for Children and Families. This training is only open for GA licensed child & adolescent mental health professionals. Professionals are particularly needed from South Georgia, Columbus, and Rome. If you are a licensed professional in these areas and have any interest in helping the fight against human trafficking, please join this event!
For more information and registration, email Janice Barrocas: janice@thebarrocasgroup.com
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August 20, 2011
Street GRACE Serve, Learn, and Volunteer Day
Location: Norcross, GA
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Come to learn more about the work Street GRACE is doing and how you can help. Plus, get introduced to some of their new community partnerships!
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August 1, 2011
Anti-Human Trafficking Summit Building Bridges: Uniting to Combat Human Trafficking in Georgia
Location: Atlanta, GA
Time: Registration opens at 7:00 AM, the event will be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
“This one-day summit convenes a broad consortium of law enforcement, victim service providers, NGO’s, and members of the community to discuss the growing problem of human trafficking in Georgia. Panelists will discuss federal and state laws available to combat trafficking; highlight services available to victims of human trafficking; and discuss community responses to human trafficking.”
Prior registration IS required.
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July 23, 2011
Not For Sale Georgia Volunteer Meeting
Location: Atlanta, GA
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Learn more about what Not For Sale Georgia is doing in the fight against human trafficking, and find out how you can get involved. Free pizza lunch provided by Village Pizza!
Visit to register and learn more information
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July 22, 2011
Street Lights at Midtown
Location: Midtown Church 426 Deering Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Time: 7:00 PM
Midtown Church is hosting an event to raise awareness on the epidemic to child sex trafficking. Many anti-trafficking organizations will be attending and presenting, including Meet Justice.
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June 26, 2011
Fundraiser at Rancho Alegre Restaurant in Savannah, GA from 12 pm (Noon) to 8pm
Location: Rancho Alegre Restaurant, 402 MLK Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401
Savannah Working against Human Trafficking (SWAHT) is hosting a fundraiser fiesta on Sunday, June 26, from noon until 8 pm at Rancho Alegre Restaurant in Savannah! Advance purchase tickets for $20 include an entrée choice (baby sirloin, roast pork, or roast chicken), non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity.
For tickets, email joanne.garciamelendez@zont asavannah.com
Click here to check out the restaurant!
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June 23, 2011
Rendezvous at the Zoo
Location:The Atlanta Zoo Gorilla Deck and Willie B. Conservation Center, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30315
Rendezvous at the Zoo with the Wellspring League on June 23! Live music, appetizers, drinks, and a private gorilla feeding! Best of all: proceeds will benefit the girls of Wellspring Living.
Visit their website for more information and for ticket purchasing
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June 22, 2011
Introduction to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children for Mental Health Professionals, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Family and Children
Location: Sheltering Arms
385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313
(Parking in the fenced-in gravel parking lot next to the building is free of charge.)
“This FREE session dispels some of the stereotypes about children exploited through the sex trade. We will cover who is vulnerable to recruitment, pathways to entry, risk factors, opportunities for intervention, appropriate and effective engagement with victims, and possible treatment strategies for commercially sexually exploited children. The program includes video segments.”
6 CEUs approved by NASW-GA will be provided free of charge.
RSVP by June 17 to sarah.dempsey@children.ga.gov
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June 18, 2011
Darkness 2 Light Training
Location: North Decatur Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall
611 Medlock Road
Decatur, GA 30033-5599
This training event will coach adults to recognize signs of sexual abuse in children. Registration is required- register by June 16 with Street Grace by clicking here!
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