Trainings & Conferences

Earlier Events in 2008

Human Trafficking Seminar
Thursday, June 12, 2008
9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, Franklin, NC

SEMINAR IS FULL
NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Lunch will be provided. The seminar (instruction and course materials) and the lunch are free of charge. The seminar will be hosted by the Zonta Club of Franklin, REACH of Macon County and the 30th Judicial District Domestic Violence-Sexual Assault Alliance.

Guest speakers and participants will include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local law enforcement, attorneys, public health specialists, immigration specialists, and victim support groups.

Application will be made for continuing education credits for law enforcement, attorneys, healthcare professionals and educators.

Human trafficking is the world's third largest criminal enterprise, after drugs and weapons. The U.S. government estimates that yearly some 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders, and millions are trafficked within their own countries, to be indentured servants, domestics, farm laborers, or worse. Human trafficking is a multi-dimensional threat. Human trafficking victims are deprived of their freedom and human rights, and suffer substantial mental and physical abuse, but the impact of human trafficking goes far beyond individual victims. It is a global health risk and fuels the growth of organized crime. It undermines the health, safety and security of all the nations it touches.

Human trafficking cases have been uncovered and prosecuted in North Carolina. It could already be happening in our community.

The goal of this seminar to acquaint law enforcement, representatives of non-governmental organization service providers, attorneys, healthcare professionals and the community in general with many aspects of human trafficking, including its origins, methods of operation, telltale indicators, unique victimization process, and the federal and state laws involved. The hosts and speakers wish to develop within our community an understanding of this crime and the resources available to fight it.

You and your organization are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Reaching Out and Serving Hispanic Families in WNC

Monday, May 12th, 2008
at Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC
9 AM to 4 PM

The 30th Judicial District Alliance will be hosting a "How to Reach Out and Serve Hispanic Families in WNC" seminar on Monday, May 12th, 2008 in Hayesville. This seminar will cover the basics about working with Hispanic Families. The seminars targets non Latinos who work or will work with Latinos in their human service organizations. This is an introductory level seminar. Persons already familiar or working with the Hispanic community may find this program too basic

The cost for the seminar is $10.00 and it will cover a full breakfast and lunch. Space is limited to 30 agency participants. This seminar will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hinton Rural Life Center located at 2330 Hinton Center Road, Hayesville, NC 28904. Breakfast and registration will run from 8 to 8:45 am, conference starts at 9:00 am. Deadline for registration is April 28th, 2008

This highly interactive seminar will provide an overview of the cultural characteristics of Hispanic persons in North Carolina, along with specific strategies for improving your organization’s capacity to serve this fast growing population.

Seminar content will include:

* A demographic overview of the Hispanic population in NC including current county level data.
* A general review of why many Hispanics to come to North Carolina, and the consequences of their arrival.
* An overview of the major cultural and communication issues that often impede the delivery of services to this population.
* Strategies for developing effective outreach training of staff and volunteers and improving your organizational capacity to serve Hispanic clients.

If someone in your organization can benefit from this introductory level seminar, please contact our offices to reserve your spot. However, space is limited and we can only guarantee slots for 30 participants.

For more information, registration forms and directions please visit our website at www.30thalliance.org or contact Karen Arias or Dawn Lang at our offices at (828) 452-2122 or 1-877-355-5510

Registration Form

Travel information:

Hinton Rural Life Center

 

Working with Battered Immigrants – FREE Workshop

GRAHAM COUNTY
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Graham County Department of Social Services
196 Knight Street
Robbinsville,NC

Working with Battered Immigrants – FREE Workshop

SWAIN COUNTY
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Marianna Black Library
33 Fryemont Street
Bryson City, NC

 

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WORKSHOP
FOR MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS

Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tri-County Community College in Murphy
1:30-3:00 PM
in McSawain Lecture Hall

This workshop will offer persons some of the basics of elder abuse, what it is, the different kinds, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse, and how to respond.

The workshop will be led by Michael Rich, the Elder SAFE Project Coordinator for the 30th Judicial District Domestic Violence-Sexual Assault Alliance, Inc.
The Elder SAFE program is sponsored by a grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission and focuses on developing awareness of elder abuse in the seven western counties of North Carolina.

If you are not currently a volunteer, but are interested in the workshop, please call your local Meals on Wheels coordinator: Cherokee County- Peggy Graham 837-2467; Clay County- Kathy Tant 389-9271.

Travel information:

Tri-County Community College
(Google Maps has an incorrect placement--the college
is about 4.6 miles East of Murphy on Highway 64
in the Peachtree Community)
4600 E US Highway 64
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6810

 

 

IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO
HUMAN/SEXUAL TRAFFICKING

Presented by: Special Agent John Price, FBI

Wednesday, February 20th
Southwestern Community College in Sylva
10AM-3PM

Thursday, February 21st
Tri-County Community College in Murphy
10AM-3PM

These seminars are offered FREE OF CHARGE and continuing education credits will be provided for law enforcement officers.

For registration and information regardingthese seminars contact Karen Arias or Dawn Lang at (828) 452-2122 or email info@30thalliance.org

NEWS RELEASE

Travel information:

Southwestern Community College
447 College Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4091

Tri-County Community College
(Google Maps has an incorrect placement--the college
is about 4.6 miles East of Murphy on Highway 64
in the Peachtree Community)
4600 E US Highway 64
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6810