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Friday, September 13, 2024 | 9 AM – Noon | Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being
Hosted at: Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being 1000 N. Vandeventer Ave. St. Louis, MO 63113
Combatting Human Trafficking: Professional Development and Instruction for Effective Action
Join us for an unparalleled, immersive training experience designed for professionals on the front lines of child welfare and support. “Combatting Human Trafficking: Professional Development and Instruction for Effective Action” is a pivotal workshop tailored for DJOs, Children’s Division staff, child-serving agencies, therapists, school social workers, and foster care professionals.
Led by the esteemed Mr. Strong, this intensive session promises to dive deep into the complexities of child sex trafficking, a harrowing issue that affects our communities. Expect an engaging, interactive format that transcends traditional training, offering you not just knowledge but practical, actionable strategies to make a tangible difference. Prepare for a session unlike any other—intense, thought-provoking, and uniquely crafted to enhance your understanding and preparedness. Equip yourself with the tools to tackle this pressing issue with greater confidence and impact.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills and make a positive impact in address child sex trafficking.
Meet the Trainer:
Mr. Strong has dedicated over 22 years to law enforcement in various roles, including College Campus Safety, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (focusing on Human Trafficking), the Missouri Attorney General’s Northwestern District as a Human Trafficking Investigator, and as Captain of Crimes Against Persons at Bel-Ridge Police Department.
Currently, Mr. Strong serves as the Crisis Intervention Specialist for the Ritenour School District, where he was honored as Employee of the Year in his first year for his exceptional service to youth in trauma. He is also the Co-Owner of Executive Services and Transportation LLC, which provides educational services for law enforcement and secure transportation for high-level executives, entertainers, and businesses.
In addition to these roles, Mr. Strong is a Board Member for the Covering House, an organization supporting female teens and young adults who are victims of sexual trauma and human trafficking. He also continues to fight against human trafficking by offering instruction and professional development in areas such as Human Trafficking, De-escalation, Juvenile Behavior, and Trauma across St. Louis and surrounding areas.
His dedication has earned him numerous accolades, including awards from the US Attorney’s Office of Eastern Missouri for Human Trafficking Investigations, the Safety Award from the Covering House, several Chief’s letters for his law enforcement work, and most recently, the Living Legends Award for his service to the community.
In his downtime, Mr. Strong enjoys being a Florist, bringing joy and smiles to people through his floral arrangements.
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