Giving Voice to the Silenced: Shining a Light on Sex Trafficking of Minor Girls in Santa Barbara
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Forum: Giving Voice to the Silenced: Shining a Light on Sex Trafficking of Minor 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
- 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
