Baltimore County Human Trafficking Work Group

09/30/2023

Thank you to the Baltimore County Police Department & Fire Departments for hosting Public Safety Day today! The Human Trafficking Work Group attended to raise awareness about human trafficking & share outreach materials.

05/09/2023

: Ms. Wilkes has been located.
Thank you for sharing. : Anissa Shayla Wilkes (14) 5’2 & 110 lbs. Last seen on 5/8/23 at 5 p.m., from the Ess*x area wearing a black varsity jacket w/ white sleeves, black leggings and blue Crocs. needs your help. If seen/have info, call 911 or 410-887-0220^Gb

05/06/2023

We are at the Towson Town Festival all day today and tomorrow! Stop by to pick up some goodies, write a note to a survivor, and learn more about human trafficking!

02/08/2023

02/07/2023

THANK YOU to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, & GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center for hosting the Baltimore County Human Trafficking Work Group during Human Trafficking Awareness Month! We were able to spread awareness and pass out hundreds of educational materials to healthcare staff and visitors. We appreciate the support of our Baltimore County hospitals! Together, we can make a difference! Maryland Hospital Association

02/02/2023

PLEASE SHARE : Gavin Austin Brown (15) 4’6 & 136 lbs. Last seen on 01/30/23 at 9 p.m., from the Ess*x area wearing a black Rick and Morty sweatshirt. needs your help. If you have seen/have info, call 911 or 410-887-0220^Gb

01/12/2023

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! If you are interested in learning more about human trafficking, we have some great webinars archived on our website. Topics include human trafficking 101, minor trafficking, local resources, and an expert panel discussion. Please visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/boards-commissions/executive/human-trafficking to learn more and access the webinars.

Find information regarding the duties and purpose of the Human Trafficking Workgroup.

12/05/2021

Helen and Ezekiel have been located safe. Thank you for sharing.

Mother & Son - 38-yr-old Helen Brooks & 5-yr-old Ezekiel Brooks reported missing from 4200 block of Maryland Pl., 21229. Last seen in Washington, D.C., 10:30 a.m. today. Vehicle-Red 2009 Volkswagen Jetta MD registration 7DZ9236. If located, please call 911 immediately.

04/28/2021

Our 4-part webinar series concluded last night and was a great success! We we were able to educate hundreds of community members about different aspects of human trafficking. Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in learning more about this topic. A special thank you to our work group members, presenters, panelists, partners, and our county's leadership for supporting this project! To view the recorded webinars, please visit our website:

Find information regarding the duties and purpose of the Human Trafficking Workgroup.

04/14/2021

Please join us for our final webinar in Baltimore County Fights Trafficking, a 4-part awareness series. On 4/27/21, we will host a community panel discussion led by Baltimore County’s leading anti-trafficking experts. This webinar will involve an interactive experience by providing an opportunity for attendees to ask human-trafficking related questions and engage in a candid discussion.

To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ltWUwgfuT-CrRPTCY1LC5g

03/15/2021

Registration is open for Part 3 of the Baltimore County Fights Trafficking Webinar Series! This 3rd webinar will focus on the complex needs for victims and survivors. Please visit the following link to register:

Human Trafficking is a significant public health issue that is often misunderstood. This introductory webinar series is intended to empower and educate Baltimore County residents by raising awareness and teaching about the realities of this crime. Learn about the impact of human trafficking, how to....

02/09/2021

2 more weeks until the 2nd webinar in our 4-part series! There is still time to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ltWUwgfuT-CrRPTCY1LC5g

Session Description:
In recent years, child s*x trafficking gained national attention as a sinister crime victimizing our most vulnerable populations. Along with national attention came misinformation and myths that actually leads to less children being recovered and more traffickers avoiding justice. This webinar will be focused on the realities of child s*x trafficking - who it impacts and how to stop it.

SPEAKERS:

Opening remarks:
Chief Melissa Hyatt • Baltimore County Police Department

Moderator:
Ashley McAree, MSN, RN • Chair, Baltimore County Human Trafficking Work Group

Presenters:
Amanda Rodriguez, Esq. • Executive Director, Turn Around, Inc.

Liz Kimbel • Program Director, Karana Rising

Michelle Delovich, LCSW-C • Child Protective Services Supervisor, Baltimore County Department of Social Services

With special guest Q&A panelist:
Dr. Michael Ford • Manager of School Safety, Baltimore County Public School System