
BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 16, 2024) — Eastern Iowa Community College and the AAUW (American Association of University Women) invites the community to a powerful screening of the documentary Gridshock, addressing the urgent issue of human trafficking. Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 1-3PM, at the Scott Community College Welcome Center, Student Life Center, Room 2300, located at 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa. Attendees are encouraged to park in Lot D on the main campus.
This important event is designed for adults and youth ages sixteen and up (parental discretion advised) and aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, the fastest-growing crime here in Iowa and worldwide. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session following the screening.
Key Highlights:
- Identify Human Trafficking: Learn to recognize the signs and understand the realities surrounding this crime.
- Understanding the Crisis: Discover why human trafficking is considered the fastest-growing crime globally.
- Myths and Facts: Separate fact from fiction with evidence-based information.
- Safety Education: Gain insights on protecting yourself and others from sextortion and other trafficking forms.
- Community Strengthening: Explore ways to create safer, more informed communities.
This event will be presented by Melody Stone MA LMHC, an expert in mental-health and human-trafficking awareness. The screening is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the North Central Iowa Coalition Against Human Trafficking, highlighting a collaborative effort to combat this critical issue.
Together, we can make a difference. Join us in educating ourselves and our community about the realities of human trafficking and how we can take action.