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Lisa Thompson and Jeff Semple

Conference to examine human trafficking

Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal industry in the world today, after drug dealing.

Southern Wesleyan University, in partnership with First Wesleyan Church/ALIVE and the S.C. District of The Wesleyan Church, is offering a conference on human trafficking, “Stand Against Trafficking,” Oct. 14-16. The event will be on the university’s campus in Central.

The conference will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 with a community forum, continue with workshops and a rally all day on Oct. 15 and wrap up on Oct. 16 at noon. Registration fees are $85 per adult or $35 per student, due by Oct. 1. The Oct. 14 and 15 community forums are free and open to the public. Scholarships are available.

Southern Wesleyan University