January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and everyone has a role to play. Join Dr. Kirsten Foot, executive director of Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), to learn how make a difference in preventing human trafficking and making the community safer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23– part of the Edmonds Author and Speaker Series at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.

The crime of human trafficking flourishes because it is a relatively low-risk way for traffickers to make money by exploiting vulnerable people. By becoming informed and equipped, anyone can help victims get the help they need and prevent people from being trafficked.

An Edmonds resident, Foot is passionate about ending exploitation and excels at identifying and cultivating effective collaborative practices for countering human trafficking — and sharing them with others. The Seattle-based nonprofit she leads — Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking — helps employers stop human trafficking and provide safe jobs for trafficking survivors.

Come learn how to identify and report indicators of human trafficking and prevent it in the organizations you are part of.

Subtitles and closed captioning will be provided for our guests who are deaf and hard of hearing. The EWC also offers Assistive Listening devices available to check out or connect with your smart phone.

Admission is free. Reserve your seat online here or call 425-774-5555. Walk-ins are welcome the night of the event based on available seating.  The Edmonds Waterfront Center is located at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

The Edmonds Author and Speaker Series is co-sponsored by the Edmonds Waterfront Center, the My Neighborhood News Network and the Edmonds Bookshop.