The Cook County Commission on Women's Issues was created by resolution of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and first appointed by President John H. Stroger, Jr. in October of 1995. The Commission is composed of seventeen women of various racial, economic, ethic, and occupational backgrounds from across Cook County. The Commission advises the President and members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on the issues of concern to women and girls. The Commission develops policy and program recommendations, and collaborates with a wide range of governmental and private sector organizations on projects addressing a variety of issues.

The Commission's activities and projects span a range of issues including violence, child care, economic equity, development of girls, and women's health. The Commission studies the status of women and develops recommendations for eliminating discrimination,promoting the equal status of women and creating new opportunities for women within Cook County. The Commission also works colloboratively with other Cook County departments as well as non-governmental organizations and individuals to create conferences, programs, and policies that are relevant to the status of women to increase awareness of the needs of women and girls in every community.

Human Trafficking Community Forum

The Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues and the AKArama Foundation of the Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated presents: 

Human Trafficking Community Forum

June 11, 2011

12:30pm until 3:00pm

AKArama Community Center
6220 S. Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

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3^rd Cook County District Women’s Commissioner, Dr. Frances G. Carroll and the AKArama Foundation of Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated selected this topic because of the increased attention the media has given to human trafficking, which suggests that a significant, if not a majority, of victims are women and girls. Furthermore, the City of Chicago has been labeled a national hub for human trafficking because of  its large airport, central geographic location, and elaborate transportation infrastructure make it an ideal port of entry. 

 

We will be discussing what human trafficking is, who is at risk for human trafficking, what signs women and children need to look for, how to combat human trafficking, and the resources that are available to help those who are victims.

 

Speakers:        

Officer Darrell Davis

Chicago Police Department-Organized Crime Unit

 

K. Sujata

President/CEO

Chicago Foundation for Women

 

Nicole Woodcox

Outreach worker, STOP-IT

The Salvation Army Family and Community Services

 

A Survivor of Human Trafficking