Giving Voice to the Silenced: Shining a Light on Sex Trafficking of Girls in Santa Barbara
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Forum: Giving Voice to the Silenced: Shining a Light on Sex Trafficking of Girls in Santa Barbara
Date: July 19, 2026 at 12 noon
Place: All Saints by-the-Sea, 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara 93108
Speakers:
- Sally Cook – founded Hope Refuge (now Olive Crest) which is dedicated to the recovery and restoration of minor girls who have been trafficked. Click here to read an article about Sally and Olive Crest by Noozhawk.
- Santa Barbara District Attorney – addresses sex trafficking through a victim centered approach combining specialized prosecution with community wide prevention
- Pedal the Pacific – raises awareness and funds for the fight against minor sex trafficking through a 1,700 mile bike ride by college aged women
Topics to be covered:
- What is Sex Trafficking of Minor Girls?
- The Vulnerability Gap and Grooming: How to Identify Girls at Risk of Being Trafficked
- Survivor Support and Resources
- District Attorney Briefing on How Santa Barbara Is Fighting Back
- How to Raise Awareness In Our Community
- Call to Action and What We Can Do
- Interactive Questions and Answers
Refreshments will be served after the Forum. Click here to view the brochure.
