Interactive Seminars on Human Trafficking and Slavery

This was so very useful! I learned how close to home this reality is... and how many people are trapped. Can you come to speak at our high school?  T.L., High School Student

Wow. I really enjoyed Sister Patrice as a speaker and how she integrated videos, discussion, awareness and action. Trafficking is an epidemic and we need to continue to become more aware. R.M., Student, Marquette University

What struck me, during Sister Patrice's seminar, was the subtle nature of the process by which people are trapped into slavery. I was struck by the videos used- the expression on the face of the woman who was a victim revealed her intelligence, her dignity, and her pain.  Social Worker, Phoenix, AZ.

Our parish hosted a "mini-seminar" of one hour... and we were moved to donate $1,500 to the Salvatorian's direct work on this critical social justice issue. Amazingly, we had never even known that men, women and children were being sold and enslaved right here in our country... now we know how we're connected to our world in a whole new way.  B.A., Wisconsin Parishioner

WHAT:

Your choice of interactive seminars integrating video, audio, interaction, discussion, and hands-on learning activities.

• Awareness Seminar: 2.5 to 3.0 hours- perfect for beginners and those who want to develop a solid awareness leading to action.

• Action Seminar: 2.0 to 2.5 hours- Builds on awareness, offering specific ideas for taking action in response to knowledge.

• Full Day Conference: Awareness Seminar plus Action Seminar

• Mini-Seminar: One hour, focusing on awareness

WHO:

Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS is the main presenter. She is a Salvatorian Sister (Sisters of the Divine Savior) and became involved in the issue of human trafficking after participating in an international meeting in Rome, Italy, in 2001. "Until I came home to the US and began to dig into this issue, I was mistakenly thinking it only occurred in other countries. Now I know... slavery and human trafficking, although invisible, exists everywhere, including here in the United States. We can work together to build a new "Underground Railroad" to free those who are enslaved." S. Patrice has presented and taught nationally to a wide variety of audiences.

WHO SPONSORS THESE SEMINARS?

Most times, seminars have one main sponsor and several local co-sponsors. These groups are often nonprofits or faith communities who have an interest in the issues of human trafficking and slavery.

Sponsors underwrite (or raise funds to underwrite) the costs of bringing the seminar to a particular area. Sponsors also invite others to participate.

Groups size ranges from 25 to 750 participants.

Participants typically include:

• Law enforcement

• Health Care Providers

• Social Service Professionals

• Educators

• Parishioners

• Campus Ministry

• Colleges and Universities

• Faith Communities of all faiths

• First Responders

• Mature High School Students

• Ministers and Social Justice groups

• Legislators

MORE INFORMATION:

For a complete description of these exciting seminars and for information on sponsoring and planning for them in your local community, please download the following planning materials.       PDF

Contact Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS directly with your questions. Sister Patrice is available to travel anywhere in the United States. Most seminars are currently booking twelve months to 18 months in advance.

Best contact: patricecolletti@sbcglobal.net