(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 21, 2018) – The Gwinnett County Human Relations Commission is sponsoring a Human Trafficking Education Forum on Sept. 26 for the public and professionals in fields that work closely with children, such as medicine, education and government.

“Human trafficking is a significant problem in metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett County,” said Human Relations Commission Chairman Fernando Andrade. “There are many warning signs a child is being held against her or his will that people could miss. It could be a homemade tattoo, or a male who answers questions directed to a female, or other more subtle indicators that someone is being trafficked. This session can help people spot telltale signs that could lead to a person being rescued.”

Speakers include trafficking survivors, healthcare professionals, police and others with experience in identifying and helping rehabilitate trafficking victims.

The forum is set for Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. so the public can talk with community organizations dedicated to stopping human trafficking and to helping its victims.

There is no registration fee. RSVP is requested at www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-education-forum-tickets-47827902544.

For more information, call Muriam Nafees, Volunteer Gwinnett and Human Relations Commission coordinator, at 770-822-7955 or email muriam.nafees@gwinnettcounty.com.