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Thursday, 4th September 2025

Guest speaker Sara Sefried - From Awareness to Action: Combating Human
Trafficking with TAT.

Sara Sefried directs strategic partnerships for TAT, a non-profit
organization that educates, equips, empowers, and mobilizes
members of key industries and agencies to combat human
trafficking. In her role, Sara builds public-private partnerships with
leaders and organizations across the U.S. to educate them about
the realities of human trafficking so they can be activated to make
real change in their communities.

Human trafficking is happening in plain sight, and investigators and security
professionals play a critical role in disrupting this crime. This session will provide an
eye-opening look into the realities of human trafficking, equipping attendees with the
knowledge to recognize the signs and take action. Learn how TAT (Truckers Against
Trafficking) is mobilizing key industries to fight back and how you can leverage TAT’s
resources and training to make a lasting impact. Walk away empowered to be a
frontline defender in recognizing and responding to this crime.

Freedom Drivers Truckers Against Trafficking Exhibit

A mobile exhibit raising awareness about human trafficking across North America
TAT’s Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) is a walk-through mobile exhibit that travels
the U.S. and Canada educating audiences about the realities of human trafficking.
The exhibit highlights how
the transportation industry
is helping to end human
trafficking and shares simple
action steps anyone can take
to make a difference.
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