Learn how to protect your hotel from human trafficking with BEST’s training -- hotel members only

About this Event

April 25, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST

Please join us for this FREE two-part training, brought to you in collaboration with the Hotel Association of New York City. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts who specialize in human trafficking prevention. Part I will cover BEST’s Inhospitable to Human Trafficking training where participants will learn what human trafficking is, how human trafficking impacts the hospitality industry, what to do if you come across a potential human trafficking case, and how to prevent human trafficking in your hotel. Part II includes a panel discussion to learn from local human trafficking experts. You will hear about local human trafficking prevention efforts, building relationships with law enforcement officers, and available services for survivors. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for this training.

Learning Objectives

·      Understand what human trafficking is

·      Learn the indicators of trafficking and how you may see indicators at work

·      Learn what to do if you suspect human trafficking

Facilitator – Rebekah Fonden

Rebekah Fonden graduated from the University of Washington with a Communication and Business Entrepreneurship degree. She interned for the Superior Court CSEC Task Force focusing on anti-trafficking work. She has taken her experience as a business owner into the anti-trafficking field to work with businesses to create a safe and equitable workplace for employees. She led the Human Rights Commission human trafficking task force for two years and currently is the board president of The Organization for Prostitution Survivors.

About BEST

BEST is a nonprofit organization that has gained national recognition for our success in using the power of business to prevent human trafficking. BEST offers online human trafficking prevention training in a multitude of industries, including the hospitality industry. BEST has trained hospitality employees on human trafficking prevention in all 50 states.

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