3 Women 3 Ways

Some news articles, some TV clips, a few coffee break discussions are popping up about human trafficking.  Isn’t that a problem found only in the slums of Asia?  Unfortunately it’s an issue that is much more prevalent than most of us know, and it affects people everywhere – even cherry cheeked farmers’ daughters in Iowa.  Joining us this Saturday for a discussion about what trafficking is, who it affects, and what we can do about it, will beVelma Veloria, former Washington State legislator, and expert on trafficking, will join us.  Ms. Veloria was instrumental in passing HB1175, making Washington the first state in the nation to criminalize trafficking.  She’s now working to address corporate responsibility around human trafficking, as well as working with Washington legislators to formulate and pass legislation that would make aspects of human rights offenses covered under Washington law.   She authored legislation that created a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on International Trade Policy in the St