This presentation was part of the 6th Annual Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Summit.
This presentation will cover the history of the Safe Harbor law and programming in Minnesota, an overview of the risks for trafficking and exploitation, and red flags to be aware of when working with victims. We will also review resources and support for victims and providers who serve those in the metro area.
Learning Objectives: Learn about the Safe Harbor network and programming in Minnesota, be able to recognize the signs and risks associated with human trafficking, Identify resources for victims of human trafficking in the metro area
Content Level: General level: Covers crisis response basics and terminology.
Presenter: Shannon Fakhoury, BA, West Metro Regional Navigator – The Link
Bio: Shannon Fakhoury hails from New London-Spicer, Minnesota and then attended St. Catherine University where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in History. After graduation she returned home to work at Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota – Willmar. She worked with youth who were in out of home placement and at risk for trafficking and exploitation and ran their Youth Leadership Council where she developed a mentoring program alongside youth. She moved back to the metro area and began managing a brand-new drop-in shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in the St.Cloud/Stearns County area. For the last three years she has been the Regional Navigator with The Link out of North Minneapolis, working to educate communities about trafficking and exploitation and Minnesota’s Safe Harbor program.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
