Multnomah County
ANTI-Trafficking Conference 2024
Date & location
Friday, April 26th | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Registration and breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)
Portland Community College Cascade Campus | Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Auditorium - 705 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217
Cost: Free, with breakfast and lunch provided
Parking: Free, no permit or ticket required in all PCC parking lots day-of conference (we recommend Lot #1)
Priority Registration Notice
Registration is required.
Given the limited number of spaces, a percentage of spaces will be prioritized for people who self-identify as survivors of sex trafficking and/or exploitation in the sex trades.
After the conference, we will make materials available to all those who are on the waitlist.
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE: Purpose and Intention
The goal of the Multnomah County Anti-Trafficking Conference is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the dynamics of sex trafficking, including how best to prevent and respond to it. This conference was created and is led by the Multnomah County Sex Trafficking Collaborative's Lived Experience Community Advisory Board.
We recognize that there are many approaches to this work. We respect diversity of opinion and practice, and encourage respectful conversation. However, we reject approaches that are oppressive, increase risk of trafficking and further harm survivors. We will only focus on experiences in the sex trades that include force, fraud or coercion by a third party (or of minors w/o these dynamics present). We ask that participants align with that approach during the conference. Our goals are to uplift survivor voice and the experiences of marginalized communities, debunk myths and clarify realities, and work towards best practices in every facet of anti-trafficking work. Consensual sex work is not the same as sex trafficking.
If you have any questions, please email claire at claire.barrera@multco.us or Lee at lee.watts@multco.us
Accessibility
We take accessibility seriously. From language to physical space to COVID safety, learn more on our accessibility page.
Visit the PCC Cascade Campus Website for information on:
Note that on this day, parking is FREE, no permit or ticket required in all PCC parking lots (we recommend Lot #1)
Trimet routes to and from Campus
Accessible Building Features Map
Planning for the Conference has been led by the Sex Trafficking Community Advisory Board and supported by the Sex Trafficking Collaborative, Sexual Assault Advisory Committee and the Multnomah County Department of County Human Services (DCHS) Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office (DSVCO)
The conference space has been generously donated by Portland Community College (PCC)
Questions? Contact: Lee Watts lee.watts@multco.us or claire barrera claire.barrera@multco.us