Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC) will be partnering with Savannah State University to host “10th Annual Savannah Traffick Jam” for January’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  The theme is “A Decade of Awareness, Advocacy and Action.”  The Forum will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 8am to 12pm for the Law Enforcement Training and Job Fair and Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9am to 2pm for the General Public Conference.  The conference will be held at the Student Union Building on the campus of Savannah State University, located at 3219 College Street, Savannah, Georgia.  

SIDC is a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of over forty representatives from federal, state and local organizations.  Its goal is to promote the value of diversity in Savannah and support efforts to increase inclusion.  The SIDC strives to promote the acceptance and understanding of diverse values, beliefs, interests, experiences, similarities, intellectual and cultural initiatives; provide opportunities within the university system for students to express their views and offer suggestions and solutions to encourage strong relationships among different cultures; increase awareness of diversity in the local community and promote a better understanding of cultures, races, gender and individuals with disabilities.  

Human Trafficking is a multi-dimensional crime that may involve forced sex acts, labor exploitation, violence, fraud and immigration schemes.  This forum will educate the community about the different forms of human trafficking and teach people how to recognize signs of trafficking to help save victims.  Available victim resources, offered by the government and community organizations, will also be highlighted. 

This event is free for the general public.  For more information about the event, log onto the SIDC website at www.thesidc.org.  If you have any questions please contact Bill Gettis at info,[email protected] or (912) 398-1343.