Has your work been affected by sex trafficking? Do you work with individuals who have been trafficked or those who have engaged in trafficking? Or would you simply like to deepen your understanding of these issues?

Join us for these Our Safe Haven sessions, where we delve into the stresses and solutions of navigating such challenging situations. These sessions provide a secure and supportive environment for professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences, and collectively work toward prevention, protection, and rehabilitation for those affected by human trafficking. Our hosts, Katie and David, are seasoned professionals in the field who empathize with the hurdles you face and are here to help guide you through.

This free webinar addresses colonization and historical trauma experienced by Native American and First Nations peoples. It offers innovative strategies for incorporating this knowledge into prevention and intervention efforts. The speakers emphasize the need for non-Indigenous practitioners to approach their work from a decolonizing and trauma-informed perspective. Additionally, the speakers encourage participants to explore the idea of incorporating traditional cultural healing practices into their professional practice and collaborating with Indigenous spiritual advisors and elders. The open-dialogue format ensures that all perspectives are welcomed and respected.

Tasha Mousseau, the Chief Officer of Advancement and Tribal Relations at Friends of the Children, shares her perspective based on her Wichita, Kiowa, and Caddo heritage. Her work focuses on supporting Indigenous communities, with a particular focus on supporting youths and fostering community growth.

Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky and Dr. Lawrence Ellerby contribute their experiences as allies dedicated to supporting Indigenous people and communities in preventing sexual offenses and re-offenses.

Join us for this conversation on addressing sexual violence in Native American and First Nations communities, where we’ll explore culturally responsive approaches to healing and prevention.

In this webinar, host David Prescott joins Dr. Wilson to reflect on his remarkable 40-year career and explore the field’s current state and where the future might lead. Join us in honoring Dr. Wilson’s dedication to advancing our understanding of sexual violence. His work has significantly enhanced our knowledge, the creation of safer communities, and the development of more effective rehabilitation strategies around the world.