SESSION ONE - UNDERSTANDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Monday October 27, 2025 from 7 - 8 pm EST
Session Q & A Summary
_________________________________________________________
The first session will equip participants with a clear understanding of what trafficking is—and what it isn’t—highlighting the distinctions between sex and labor trafficking. Attendees will unpack common myths, explore systemic risk factors, and learn to identify red flags in both local and global contexts, leaving with a sense of urgency and curiosity about their role in the response.
Panelists:
- Jovana Blagovcanin – Anti-Human Trafficking Manager, FCJ Refugee Centre
- Shae Invidiata – Founder, Free-Them
- Julia Drydyk – Executive Director, Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
- Cheryl Hotchkiss – Acting CEO and Vice President, Advancement and Strategy, International Justice Mission (IJM) Canada
- Monica McIntyre – Founder and Director of Lifeline Mental Health and Aftercare International
