Human Trafficking: Protecting the Victim

Dates: April 28, 2025
Meets: M from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies
Cost:  $0.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
04/28/2025Monday3 PM to 5 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Human trafficking is the world's fastest-growing criminal enterprise, with approximately fifty million victims worldwide. Montana is among the most profitable places for commercial sex in the Western United States. For example, a trafficker in Billings can sell a fourteen-year-old girl for $900 an hour. In Montana, one female victim working in an illicit massage business can generate up to $18,000 a month. Labor and sexual exploitation are occurring in every part of Montana, and online child dangers are growing exponentially. This presentation provides specifics on human trafficking in Montana, the U.S. and globally.

Course Takeaways

  • Learn to identify human trafficking.
  • Learn how to report human trafficking.
  • Learn how to take action to fight it.
    Fee:  $0.00

    Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies

    600 West Kagy Blvd
    Bozeman, Montana 59717

    Penny Ronning

    Penny Ronning is the daughter of a trafficking survivor and the co-founder of the largest anti-human trafficking task force in Montana. She has successfully advocated for legislative policies to protect children and adult victims of sexual violence, as well as for significant funding for law enforcement. Penny is a national speaker, has co-authored legislation, served on panels with members of Congress, and has been a guest at the White House.