The Battle to End Human Trafficking
Every year, millions of people are coerced, exploited and trafficked worldwide – the U.S. State Department estimates that 27.6 million people (about the population of Texas) are victims of human trafficking at any given time. The Mob Museum and Signs of Hope, a nonprofit offering services to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation, will host a panel discussion featuring women who have made a difference in the fight against human trafficking in Las Vegas. Hear from Jessica Kay as she shares her inspiring story of resilience and hope. Kay was forced to meet a quota of $2,500 a night as a sex trafficking victim. In 2007, she was arrested for solicitation of prostitution as part of a sting operation on the Las Vegas Strip. Her story of survival has championed change in the state Legislature and provided a path forward for other survivors.
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. several local organizations will provide free community resources on the second floor of the Museum. The panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. in the courtroom.
Organizations include:
- The US Attorney’s Office and the FBI
- The Shade Tree
- All Things Possible
- Signs of Hope
- Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force
- Shero Foundation
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Tickets for this program are limited to two per guest.