In conjunction with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and in partnership with Eden House, Covenant House and the Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force, the Junior League of New Orleans Abolish Committee is hosting “Survivor Stories,” an educational online event about human trafficking on Tuesday, January 25, from 6 to 7 p.m.

This online event will feature Jennifer Best, Director of Clinical Programs for Eden House; Jennifer Ray, Coordinator for the Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force; and a former resident of Covenant House and Covenant House Human Trafficking Team Leader, Sheri Lochridge. Registrants will learn about the realities of trafficking, resources available to victims, and ways the community can support anti-trafficking and prevention efforts.

Registration is free and open to the public at  www.jlno.org/abolish.

In addition, the community can join JLNO in bringing awareness to this serious issue by wearing blue on January 11, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.  Another way to show support is by donating items like toilet paper and cleaning supplies to local nonprofits, Eden House and Covenant House. Both organizations work to support victims of trafficking. Amazon wish lists are available at www.jlno.org/abolish.

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