2024 Bakken Human Trafficking Summit
Featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions to better inform the community about human trafficking in North Dakota.
Date and time
Location
Minot State University - Ann Nicole Nelson Hall
500 University Ave W Minot, ND 58707Refund Policy
Agenda
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration / Breakfast
31:8 Project
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Welcome
31:8 Project
Dr. Steven Shirley, MSU President
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
KEYNOTE ~ Growing Up in a Porn Culture
Dr. Mandy Sanchez
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout ~ Pornography and Trafficking: Unpacking the Symbiosis
Dr. Mandy Sanchez
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout ~ Identifying and Interacting with Individuals Experiencing Abuse
Whitney Johnson
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
KEYNOTE ~ Critical Collaboration and the Business of Trafficking
Ryann Gerber Jorban
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Pornography and Trafficking: Unpacking the Symbiosis (repeat presentation)
Dr. Mandy Sanchez
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Breakout ~ The Reality of Child Sex Trafficking in North Dakota
Amy Boyd-Bolme
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
KEYNOTE: Human Trafficking Survivor Panel
31:8 Project
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Conclusion / Dismissal
31:8 Project
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Social
31:8 Project
About this event
- 1 day 8 hours
Human Trafficking exists in North Dakota. The agencies, service-providers, and individuals working to address this issue face many challenges: educating the public, apprehending offenders, supporting survivors, and working towards prevention.
The 4th Annual Bakken Human Trafficking Summit will focus on a variety of topics related to sex and labor trafficking, sexual exploitation, and more.
This event, organized by North Dakota-based nonprofit 31:8 Project, features several keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions to better inform the community about sex and labor trafficking in Western North Dakota.
Our event speakers will include: law enforcement, healthcare professionals, human service representatives, and survivors of human trafficking.
The event takes place on May 21-22 in Minot, ND at the MSU Ann Nicole Nelson Hall located at 500 University Ave W. Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Attendees will have a mid-day break to get lunch on their own.
Continuing Education credit and hours available for professionals attending the Bakken Human Trafficking Summit.
This event is open to the public. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, discretion is advised. Scholarships are available. E-mail programs@318project.org to learn more about scholarship tickets availability.
HOST HOTEL: Hampton Inn & Suites Minot Airport
There will be a social for attendees on the evening of Tuesday, May21st.
Medical professionals, faith groups, law enforcement, human service providers, hospitality workers, business owners, parents/guardians, educators, service clubs, government officials, and other community groups are invited to attend as we work together to learn about the issues facing the region and the action steps we can take moving forward.
2024 Professional Continuing Education Hours and Credits
- State Bar Association of North Dakota: 12.0 ND CLE credits 0.0 ethics
- ND Board of Counselor Examiners (NDBCE): 12.0 CEH credits
- ND Peace Officer Standards (POST): 12 Contact Hours
- ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners: 12.0 Contact Hours
- ND Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE): 12.0 Continuing Education Hours
- ND Council on Abused Women's Services (CAWS ND): 1.25 SA Recertification Hours (per session)
- ND Board of Nursing: 12.5 Contact Hours
- General certificates available upon request
"The training and awareness (31:8 Project) brought regarding human trafficking helped me recognize it on a traffic stop this week. Someone who is being trafficked (and I don’t think realized it yet) accepted help after a forced separation based on a warrant. Keeping a victim-centered approach, I connected her with victim advocates, a SANE nurse, and more. At the (Bakken Conference) where the woman spoke about not realizing she was being trafficked gave me the 'ah- ha' moment that helped me recognize it. So again, thank you! At least five other cops were involved in some capacity, and I was able to debrief with them and they learned a lot too. It also highlighted to me how much training is needed, but it’s really magnified when you see it in action." ~ ND State Highway Patrol Trooper