Event 11am – 1pm (small lunch provided)
18th October is Anti-Slavery Day, and Invisible Traffick welcomes you to an open discussion on…
‘How does human trafficking impact on young people in our society today?’
A difficult social issue to think of, and its much closer to home than perhaps you have ever considered; so, please join us to consider what these sector professionals would like to share about this very hard, but very real societal issue.
Dr Ruth Fleck is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who works for the NHS with Children and Young people in Secure Care.
Keith McCaugherty is the Senior youth office at youth work alliance and has worked across Belfast and the youth sector for various organisations for the past 20+ years.
Paul Smyth is Executive Director at Politics in Action and is an engagement expert. He has worked in the area of Community relations in NI most of his career. He is a specialist in youth work, conflict transformation, new media, participation, creative consultation, youth engagement, community engagement and active citizenship.
Sharon Lindsay is a health and family worker, key worker, child protection officer for New start Alternative education. Newstart is a community-based organisation in West Belfast which has served the community for over 20 years. Sharon is passionate about community and seeing all people achieve their potential she volunteers in her community as well as working to transform the lives of young people.
Peace by Piece Podcast- Jude hill- Jude has been a journalist for over 15 years and her storytelling has been focused on home, but also has taken her to countries around the world. Stand out moments include trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and India. Jude is passionate about telling the stories of people who feel under-heard and about seeing conversations sparked that are hard but healing.