Events

	October 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 Pitt Resource Connection Pitt Resource Connection October 1, 2019 9:00 am - 10:30 am Ayden Methodist Church, Ayden NC •	2	3 TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series October 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2303 Executive Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, USA Circle of Security Parenting Series lasts 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 5 and ending Oct. 24Cost: There is no cost for this class/snack contributions accepted. Who should attend?: New, veteran or foster parents and educators wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child or children they work with; while working together to manage behavior through developing attachment and using reflection to meet your child's needs. Strategies work when parents and children already have a solid connection. This class is a good introduction into parenting, prior to attending strategies based classes. To register, email Bonnie Jean Kuras at kurasb18@ecu.edu or register through the TEDI BEAR CAC website training tab. •	4 Gender Journey Conference Mid-Atlantic Gender Journey Conference Mid-Atlantic October 4, 2019-October 5, 2019 Red Lion Hotel North Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Dr, Timonium, MD 21093, USA Opportunities to learn more about serving transgender and gender-creative adults, children and their families and to network with other area providers. Tracks on mental health, medical support, educational support and more. This conference offers a wealth of workshops for families and loved ones, who are also on this gender journey. There will also be youth programming designed specifically for gender-creative elementary, middle and high school students and young adults creates a safe space where they can be themselves and meet kindred spirits. REGISTER HERE. •	5
6	7	8 Reconnect to Resilience Reconnect to Resilience October 8, 2019-October 9, 2019 Edgecombe County, NC, USA (TBA) Reconnect for Resilience™ offers simple language to explain how trauma affects the brain and the nervous system and introduces a set of practical strategies to promote resilience. The training teaches seven tools for people to use during stressful times in their lives. The tools are for anyone to use during hard times, no matter what their age or level of education. Science shows us that stress can lead to chronic sickness in our bodies, like high blood pressure, diabetes, and weight gain. We want to teach others how to work with our brains to get us back in our Balance Zone during hard times. REGISTER. •	9	10 Pitt Partners for Health Pitt Partners for Health October 10, 2019 8:30 am - 10:00 am Community Crossroads 207 Manhattan Avenue Pitt Partners for Health's mission is to improve the population health of Pitt County residents through coalition building and partnership. ENC Stop Human Trafficking partners with Pitt Partners for Health because human trafficking is a public health issue. TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series October 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2303 Executive Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, USA Circle of Security Parenting Series lasts 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 5 and ending Oct. 24Cost: There is no cost for this class/snack contributions accepted. Who should attend?: New, veteran or foster parents and educators wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child or children they work with; while working together to manage behavior through developing attachment and using reflection to meet your child's needs. Strategies work when parents and children already have a solid connection. This class is a good introduction into parenting, prior to attending strategies based classes. To register, email Bonnie Jean Kuras at kurasb18@ecu.edu or register through the TEDI BEAR CAC website training tab. • •	11 Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky October 11, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm McAlister's Deli, 740 Greenville Blvd SE #600, Greenville, NC 27858, USA BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew October 11, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 400 Saint Andrews, 400 St Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC 27834, USA NC Stop Human Trafficking’s fall fundraiser is coming up, and we want you to join us in celebration! We are celebrating our successes during BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew, but we also are recognizing there is still much more work to be done, and we need your support. This year’s event will feature the Still Shakers, delicious barbecue and brews in Eastern North Carolina. Come out and have fun and join the fight to end human trafficking! BUY TICKETS. BECOME A SPONSOR. • •	12
13	14	15 CST Forensic Interview Training CST Forensic Interview Training October 15, 2019-October 17, 2019 Boston, MA, USA Develop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. REGISTER. Pitt Collaborative on Children, Youth and Families Pitt Collaborative on Children, Youth and Families October 15, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Martin/Pitt Partnership for Children, 111 Eastbrook Dr B, Greenville, NC 27858, USA The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children, a non-profit in Eastern North Carolina, funds programs in quality early child care and learning, assistance finding child care services, parent and family support, health care, child care provider training, and early literacy during the first 2,000 days of a child’s life. Founded in 1998, the Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is one of 75 Smart Start partnerships in our state. MPPFC works to support parents, child care facilities, and educators through collaborative programs, all aimed at doing everything possible to ensure that the children in our community arrive for kindergarten ready for a life of success. Fair Traders Take On Market on Main Fair Traders Take On Market on Main October 15, 2019 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm May Museum & Park, 3802 S Main St, Farmville, NC 27828, USA Come on out to the May Museum in Farmville and grab yourself some fun, handmade, fair trade products! • • •	16 Webinar: Freedom From Sexploitation Webinar: Freedom From Sexploitation October 16, 2019 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Addressing the growing problem of Child-on-Child harmful sexual behavior. https://endsexualexploitation.org/events •	17 Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking October 17, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA The Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a network of organizations and community members in Pitt County working to eradicate human trafficking by empowering organizations and individuals through collaboration, leadership and training. All meetings are 9:30-11a.m. in Meeting Room A of Sheppard Memorial Library (530 Evans Street, Greenville, N.C.) on every third Thursday, unless otherwise noted. TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series October 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2303 Executive Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, USA Circle of Security Parenting Series lasts 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 5 and ending Oct. 24Cost: There is no cost for this class/snack contributions accepted. Who should attend?: New, veteran or foster parents and educators wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child or children they work with; while working together to manage behavior through developing attachment and using reflection to meet your child's needs. Strategies work when parents and children already have a solid connection. This class is a good introduction into parenting, prior to attending strategies based classes. To register, email Bonnie Jean Kuras at kurasb18@ecu.edu or register through the TEDI BEAR CAC website training tab. • •	18	19 Revealing Your True Self: Masquerade Ball! Revealing Your True Self: Masquerade Ball! October 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A fun event designed for all teen girls to come dressed up in their best masquerade and enjoy an evening of fun, games, door prizes, music and powerful speakers! Learning in a world full of "masks," the best person to be... is your true authentic self! This event is Free of Charge and designed for girls (6th-12th grades.) For more information, contact Liz Liles @ Liz@daughtersofworth.org. www.daughtersofworth.org •
20	21	22	23 Beyond Google - Discovering Online Resources in Investigations Beyond Google - Discovering Online Resources in Investigations October 23, 2019-October 24, 2019 Austin, TX, USA In the modern cyber-world, almost all criminal investigations have an online aspect that can be used to further investigations and more quickly solve otherwise difficult cases. Join us to examine open source online intelligence/information and learn how to leverage free platforms, databases, and web applications to strengthen criminal cases. Uncover little known facts and techniques to optimize results using online search engines and online internet resources, which will support your investigations and prosecutions. Learn how to complete and serve search warrants for a variety of electronic information and databases to further all types of investigations. Develop new skill sets to establish contacts and open-source intelligence networks to provide ongoing criminal and threat intelligence in your jurisdiction. REGISTER HERE. Farmville Lions Club Health Fair Farmville Lions Club Health Fair October 23, 2019 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Farmville Community Center, 3886 S Main St, Farmville, NC 27828, USA WEBINAR: Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community WEBINAR: Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community October 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. REGISTER. • • •	24 Human Trafficking Commission Human Trafficking Commission October 24, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm N.C. Judicial Center, 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh NC To download and print the agenda and other handouts for this meeting, Go to https://www.nccourts.gov/commissions/human-trafficking-commission/human-trafficking-commission-meetings-and-minutes (Hard copies may not be available to members of the public at the meeting) Stewards of Children Stewards of Children October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA How would you feel if you learned that a child in your life was being sexually abused? Upset? Angry? Shocked? Overwhelmed? Would you know what to say and do? Would you know what to not say and not do? Would you wish you had known how it might have been prevented? The TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine will offer a free Stewards of Children class on child sexual abuse prevention, recognition and response. Register by visiting ecu.edu/tedibear and click on ‘events’ or email glossonk15@ecu.edu or call 252-744-8334. TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 2303 Executive Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, USA Circle of Security Parenting Series lasts 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 5 and ending Oct. 24Cost: There is no cost for this class/snack contributions accepted. Who should attend?: New, veteran or foster parents and educators wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child or children they work with; while working together to manage behavior through developing attachment and using reflection to meet your child's needs. Strategies work when parents and children already have a solid connection. This class is a good introduction into parenting, prior to attending strategies based classes. To register, email Bonnie Jean Kuras at kurasb18@ecu.edu or register through the TEDI BEAR CAC website training tab. • • •	25	26
27	28	29	30	31 Fair Traders Take On the Down East Holiday Show Fair Traders Take On the Down East Holiday Show October 31, 2019-November 3, 2019 Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834, USA We will be selling our fair trade products at the Down East Holiday Show at the Greenville Convention Center. This is a premier vendor event in the eastern part of the state. So, come on out, buy some ethical gifts that you can feel good about. Oct. 31: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2: 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. •

Upcoming Events

October 17, 2019

CST Forensic Interview Training

October 15, 2019-October 17, 2019 @
Boston, MA, USA

Develop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. REGISTER.
Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking

October 17, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

The Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a network of organizations and community members in Pitt County working to eradicate human trafficking by empowering organizations and individuals through collaboration, leadership and training. All meetings are 9:30-11a.m. in Meeting Room A of Sheppard Memorial Library (530 Evans Street, Greenville, N.C.) on every third Thursday, unless otherwise noted.
TEDI BEAR CAC - Circle of Security Parenting Series

October 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
2303 Executive Cir, Greenville, NC 27834, USA

Circle of Security Parenting Series lasts 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 5 and ending Oct. 24Cost: There is no cost for this class/snack contributions accepted.

Who should attend?: New, veteran or foster parents and educators wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child or children they work with; while working together to manage behavior through developing attachment and using reflection to meet your child's needs. Strategies work when parents and children already have a solid connection. This class is a good introduction into parenting, prior to attending strategies based classes.

To register, email Bonnie Jean Kuras at kurasb18@ecu.edu or register through the TEDI BEAR CAC website training tab.

October 19, 2019

Revealing Your True Self: Masquerade Ball!

October 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A fun event designed for all teen girls to come dressed up in their best masquerade and enjoy an evening of fun, games, door prizes, music and powerful speakers!

Learning in a world full of "masks," the best person to be... is your true authentic self! This event is Free of Charge and designed for girls (6th-12th grades.)

For more information, contact Liz Liles @ Liz@daughtersofworth.org. www.daughtersofworth.org

October 23, 2019

Beyond Google - Discovering Online Resources in Investigations

October 23, 2019-October 24, 2019 @
Austin, TX, USA

In the modern cyber-world, almost all criminal investigations have an online aspect that can be used to further investigations and more quickly solve otherwise difficult cases. Join us to examine open source online intelligence/information and learn how to leverage free platforms, databases, and web applications to strengthen criminal cases. Uncover little known facts and techniques to optimize results using online search engines and online internet resources, which will support your investigations and prosecutions. Learn how to complete and serve search warrants for a variety of electronic information and databases to further all types of investigations. Develop new skill sets to establish contacts and open-source intelligence networks to provide ongoing criminal and threat intelligence in your jurisdiction. REGISTER HERE.
Farmville Lions Club Health Fair

October 23, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Farmville Community Center, 3886 S Main St, Farmville, NC 27828, USA
WEBINAR: Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

October 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. REGISTER.

October 31, 2019

Fair Traders Take On the Down East Holiday Show

October 31, 2019-November 3, 2019 @
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834, USA

We will be selling our fair trade products at the Down East Holiday Show at the Greenville Convention Center. This is a premier vendor event in the eastern part of the state. So, come on out, buy some ethical gifts that you can feel good about.

Oct. 31: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 2: 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

November 4, 2019

Safe Conference 2019

November 3, 2019-November 6, 2019 @
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA

This conference will feature sessions on self-regulation training for CPTSD, nonprofit development, grants management and volunteer retention/engagement sessions; a CEO roundtable; address survivor needs; breaking the foster care to prison/homelessness/trafficking pipeline; how to sessions on fair trade labor contracts and negotiations/businesses combating human trafficking; interviewing and assessment development; research trends; and a UN panel of experts. REGISTER HERE.

November 5, 2019

Pitt Resource Connection

November 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Ayden Methodist Church, Ayden NC
Safe Conference 2019

November 3, 2019-November 6, 2019 @
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA

This conference will feature sessions on self-regulation training for CPTSD, nonprofit development, grants management and volunteer retention/engagement sessions; a CEO roundtable; address survivor needs; breaking the foster care to prison/homelessness/trafficking pipeline; how to sessions on fair trade labor contracts and negotiations/businesses combating human trafficking; interviewing and assessment development; research trends; and a UN panel of experts. REGISTER HERE.

November 6, 2019

Human Trafficking 101

November 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sheppard Memorial Library, 530 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

This is a free community education program designed to allow community members to learn more about human trafficking in North Carolina; how to identify red flags and warning signs in a potential victim; and how to report human trafficking. This is a free event, but registration is required as food will be provided. REGISTER HERE.

November 8, 2019

Child Sex Trafficking - From Suspicion to Disclosure

November 8, 2019
Janesville, WI, USA

Learn techniques and strategies to enhance the likelihood of obtaining information from possible victims of child sex trafficking. Compare and contrast typical child sexual abuse cases with child sex trafficking (CST) cases and address the different points of entry into the criminal justice and welfare system for CST victims. Understand various disciplines' roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute to a positive outcome of the CST case. Discuss question strategy, interview dynamics, language use, and interview suggestions. REGISTER.
Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

November 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
McAlister's Deli, 740 Greenville Blvd SE #600, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

November 9, 2019

Trauma Stewardship by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

November 9, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Great Harvest Bread - Greenville, NC, 2803 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27834, USA

November 14, 2019

Protecting Children in a Digital Age

November 14, 2019
Huntsville, AL, USA

Learn about the technology that our youth are using and the role that it plays in their lives to create better understanding and open up meaningful communication. Increase awareness of opportunities to protect and connect with children while also gathering valuable information to mitigate threats posed by individuals who seek to exploitation. REGISTER HERE.
Pitt Partners for Health

November 14, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Community Crossroads 207 Manhattan Avenue

Pitt Partners for Health's mission is to improve the population health of Pitt County residents through coalition building and partnership. ENC Stop Human Trafficking partners with Pitt Partners for Health because human trafficking is a public health issue.
North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking

November 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100, Raleigh, N.C., 27601

Locations:
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100,
Raleigh, N.C., 27601

101 South Edgeworth Street, 4th Floor
Greensboro, NC 27401

100 Otis St # 233
Asheville, NC 28801-2688

You can also call in, if you are not able to attend in person. The phone number will be emailed by the NCCAHT Secretary.

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