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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
For Immediate Release Date: June 21, 2007 Contact: Tara Wall Phone: 202-401-9215 |
Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking Launches in Sacramento
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children
and Families (ACF) Awareness Campaign
Helps Identify and Assist Victims
Sacramento , Calif. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will announce the formation of its newest Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking coalition to address the issue of human trafficking. The Sacramento group will join a national Rescue & Restore network of 17 coalitions intended to provide outreach and training to those most likely to encounter victims – social service organizations, local law enforcement, and healthcare professionals. Following the press conference, HHS will provide training to help Sacramento residents recognize the signs of human trafficking and learn how to take action to help victims here in Sacramento.
WHO: Thomas Lorentzen, Regional Director, U.S . Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
McGregor W. Scott, United States Attorney, Eastern District of California
Dexter McNamara , Executive Director, Interfaith Service BureauWHAT: Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking coalition launch WHEN: Press Conference:
Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 10:00 a.m.WHERE: Sheraton Grand Hotel – Camellia Room
1230 J Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
The Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking campaign aims to educate Americans about the problem of human trafficking and how they can “Look Beneath the Surface” to help victims in their own community. The 24-hour National Human Trafficking Resource Center, 1.888.3737.888, provides instant referrals for victims’ services through social service organizations in the caller’s city. Visit the Rescue & Restore Web site at: www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking, for more information.
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