04/28/2026
Dove Center invites you to a valuable educational opportunity, open to anyone interested in learning about safety as it pertains to human trafficking, technology, child safety, domestic violence and related crimes.
The training is funded by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, sub-award: RGNV-2026-0004
There is no fee to attend and lunch will be provided. *Registration is required.*
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-danger-trafficking-prevention-personal-safety-in-the-age-of-tech-tickets-1987837776300?aff=oddtdtcreator
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 8:30-3:30 (check-in begins at 8 am)
Location: Garrett College Performing Arts Center Conference Room
Mark Clookie served at the highest level of law enforcement and child protection for more than four decades. He served as the Director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in criminal investigations, government management, counter terrorism, counterintelligence, and executive protection. After completing the Baltimore City Police Academy, he served for two years as a police officer in Annapolis, MD. He then became a civilian Special Agent for NCIS, rising to various leadership positions around the world, including multiple assignments in the Middle East and Far East. During his 31-year NCIS career, Mr. Clookie lead investigations and operations involving all categories of felony crimes as well as missions to prevent and investigate terrorism, espionage, piracy, and the smuggling of narcotics and weapons. From 2010-2013, he served as NCIS Director, leading an agency of more than 2,500 personnel working from 175 offices throughout the U.S. and 60 foreign countries. After leaving federal service, Mr. Clookie served four years as Vice President for Investigations and Law Enforcement Development for an international non-government organization focused on combating human trafficking, slavery, and the s*xual exploitation of children. Mark is the co-founder and Board Member of Prevention-Now.org, a not-for-profit company that uses advanced technologies, such as AI, to predict and prevent human trafficking. He also serves on the board of several NGOs committed to public safety.
David R. Thomas is going on his 40th year of providing training and technical assistance to law enforcement at the state, local, national and international levels. He is a retired police officer who taught at John Hopkins University; served with the US Air Force S*xual Assault Prevention and Response Program as a Highly Qualified Expert, SES; and the International Association of Chiefs of Police as a Program Manager II. Presently he provides training and technical assistance as a Senior Law Enforcement Consultant as well as serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the National Organization for Victim Advocacy.
Brittany Butler is a Resource Specialist with the Child S*x Trafficking Recovery Services Team (RST) at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). RST is a team of regionally assigned subject matter experts in child s*x trafficking who support child welfare professionals in navigating the unique challenges present when youth go missing from the care of child welfare. RST provides resources and troubleshooting around safety planning, youth engagement, trauma-informed recovery planning, and connection to specialized resources for child s*x trafficking survivors. Brittany has nine years of experience and an expertise in the topics of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. Brittanyโs focus has always been on uniquely vulnerable populations, and she passionately advocates for those that she serves. Her educational background includes an undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Virginia, and a masterโs degree in forensic psychology from Marymount University. Throughout her career, Brittany has served survivor populations in Northern Virginia, Atlanta, New York City, and Baltimore. Presently, in her role as Resource Specialist, Brittany has been able to broaden her impact by supporting child s*x trafficking survivors and child welfare professionals across the Northeast (10 states and Washington, DC).
With questions, contact Dove Center at 301-334-6255 or [email protected]
