Stop the Traffick!
Hidden in Plain Sight: Awareness, Prevention, Hope
Traffick Jam 2027 is scheduled for
January 22-23, 2027
Register for Traffick Jam 2027!
Call or email for conference information:
(912) 398-1343
12th Annual Traffick Jam - January 22-23, 2027
The SIDC is excited to bring together experts in their respective fields to inform and educate professionals in law enforcement, mental health, social work, and education, as well as for the general public.
We can all work together to fight the scourge of human trafficking.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT - JANUARY 22, 2027
Coming soon.
Credit: All law enforcement officers attending the training will receive
three (3) hours of POST credit.
Law Enforcement Speaker BIOS
Coming soon.
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GENERAL PUBLIC - January 23, 2027
9:00am-9:05am | Introduction of Master of Ceremony
Dawn Baker, Anchor - WTOC/Author
Laney Mayfield, Journalist/Producer - WTOC
9:05am-9:10am | Opening Remarks
Van Johnson, Mayor, City of Savannah
9:10am-9:15am | Welcome
Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Savannah State University
9:15am-10:45am | Case Study: Prosecution of Traffickers
Earnelle Winfrey, Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney Office, Atlanta, Georgia
10:45am-11:45am | Story of Courage and Survival
Shamere McKenzie, CEO, Sun Gate Foundation, Annapolis, Maryland, International Anti-Trafficking Strategist, Consultant to United Nations and Federal Agencies
11:45am-11:55am | Break (10 minutes)
11:55am-12:40pm | Labor Trafficking Facts and Statistics
Alia El-Sawi, Victim Witness Specialist, Homeland Security Investigations
12:40pm-1:10pm | Lunch (Visit vendors before afternoon sessions)
1:10pm-1:55pm | Foster Care Children: A High Risk for Human Trafficking
Dr. Karen Lambie, Ambassador of Hope, Shared Hope International, SIDC Member
1:55pm-2:00pm | Closing Remarks
William Gettis, Chairman, SIDC
Location:
Savannah State University (SSU)
Main Conference Room (A&B), SSU Student Union
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA 31404
12th Annual Traffick Jam!
Hidden in Plain Sight: Awareness, Prevention, Hope
General Public Speaker BIOS
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND VENDORS! (Coming soon)
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Other Things to Know
COVID-19 Protocols/Precautions
COVID-19 Protocols/Precautions
COVID-19 Protocols/Precautions
COVID-19: Protocols and precautions as set forth by the CDC and SSU will be in place for attendees.
Event Policy Concern
COVID-19 Protocols/Precautions
COVID-19 Protocols/Precautions
If a (potential) participant has a concern about her/his experience with Traffick Jam 2025, she/he may email the SIDC at info.thesidc@gmail.com. We do not guarantee a given outcome, but the individual can expect us to consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions, and respond within two weeks.
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NATIONAL HOTLINE
To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement: 1-866-347-2423
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888,
or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
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The SIDC is an active 501(c)(3) based in Savannah, Georgia.
Organized in May 2013, the SIDC consists of law enforcement, businesses, government agencies, social services, educators and advocates with the shared purpose of celebrating the diversity in our community. The SIDC brings diverse perspectives together for conversation and collaboration, to create positive change.