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Human Trafficking Awareness: What HR Needs to Know

 

January 28, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Gastonia Conference Center
145 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
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Please note: By registering for this meeting, you agree to the following terms: 

  • If you register and do not attend, or if you cancel less than three business days before the meeting date, you will be invoiced a $25 fee to cover the cost of the meal and space reserved for you.
  • Members are allowed one "grace" absence without incurring this charge.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

AGENDA:

11:30 am - Registration, Networking, and Meal Service Begins

11:45 am - Welcome and Business Meeting

12:00 pm - Sponsor Presentation

12:05 pm - Speaker Presentation

12:50 pm - Closing Announcements

1:00 pm - Adjourn

EVENT INFORMATION:

Human trafficking is a hidden crisis and HR professionals play a critical role in prevention and awareness. Join us for an important and eye-opening session with Hannah Hopper on Human Trafficking Awareness: What HR Needs to Know.

This interactive training will help you recognize the signs, understand the risks, and learn how to protect your workforce and community.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Human Trafficking 101: What it is and the different types
  • How trafficking shows up in North Carolina and our local area
  • Key risk factors every HR professional should know
  • Prevention strategies to safeguard your organization
  • Open discussion and Q&A to share insights and ask questions

This is more than compliance. It’s about creating a safe, informed workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact.

SPEAKER: 

HANNAH HOPPER

Hannah Hopper is a Certified Victim Services Practitioner and specializing in Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault and is currently serving as a Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Social Worker. With eight years of experience in social work, she began her career in child welfare—first supporting adoptions, then working with teens in foster care. Her work under a specialized Human Trafficking grant focused on identifying and supporting at-risk and trafficked youth in care. Now with Hope United, Hannah provides trauma-informed services to both minors and adults impacted by trafficking and sexual violence.

 

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Please note: By registering for this meeting, you agree to the following terms: 

  • If you register and do not attend, or if you cancel less than three business days before the meeting date, you will be invoiced a $25 fee to cover the cost of the meal and space reserved for you.
  • Members are allowed one "grace" absence without incurring this charge.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Tickets

$0.00 Member Ticket

$25.00 Guest Ticket