Backyard Abolitionist Academy
2012 Backyard Academy Schedule
Atlanta, Georgia: April 19-21
- Cost: $129 ($99 for students).
- Location: NorthStar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144. P: (770) 420-9808
- Lodging: Click Here.
- Course Tracks: (Strategic Investigation; Innovative Aftercare; Active Faith Communities, Supply Chain)
- Three-Day Agenda: (See Below)
- Registration: Click Here
- Directions: Click Here
Minneapolis, Minnesota: August 16-18
- Cost: $129 ($99 for students).
- Location: Coming Soon.
- Lodging: Coming Soon.
- Course Tracks: (Strategic Investigation; Innovative Aftercare; Active Faith Communities, Supply Chain)
- Three-Day Agenda: (See Below)
- Registration: Click Here
- Directions: Coming Soon.
Course Tracks
Strategic Investigation
Learn how to identify and document public cases of modern-day slavery by examining the anatomy of human trafficking cases. Explore how to work with fellow abolitionists to eradicate slavery in your own backyards.
Just Market Supply Chains
Everyday we unwittingly perpetuate the crime of human trafficking by purchasing goods that are tainted with forced labor. Attend the Supply Chain Academy to unpack the story behind the barcode, and learn how we, as consumers, have the power, to help eradicate modern-day slavery. Attending the Supply Chain Academy is only the first step. Graduates of this Academy have the opportunity to not only change their personal consumption habits, but also become “grassroots consumer advocates” in the community by spreading the word to their peers.
Active Faith Communities
Learn why faith communities are integral in the fight against modern-day slavery and how joining the Abolitionist Faith Network can help set the captives free.
Innovative Aftercare
Everyday children, women, and men are bought and sold. When emancipated they face the battle of restoring their lives. This track is designed to teach cutting-edge techniques that provide support, care, and restoration for survivors of human trafficking.
Effective Healthcare
Learn from the experts how to identify and assist victims and survivors of human trafficking in your health care setting.
NOTE: Exact course offerings are dependent on the number of registered attendees and are subject to change at any time.
Three-Day Agenda (Standard*)
Day 1
6:00 – 7:00 pm Registration
7:00 – 9:00 Not For Sale Campaign: The Global Vision
Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 am Continuing Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Plenary Session
10:45 – 12:30 Breakout Session I
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:15 Breakout Session II
3:15- 3:30 Break
3:30 – 5:00 Breakout Session III
5:00 – 6:30 Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 Evening Event
Day 3
8:00 – 9:00 am Plenary Session
9:15 – 10:30 Breakout Session I
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 Breakout Session II
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 Breakout Session III
2:30 – 2:45 Break
2:45 – 3:45 Breakout Session IV
4:00 – 5:00 Wrap-Up Session
*Three-Day Agenda may be tailored and thus, slightly different, for each Academy
Note: The Backyard Academy in West Palm Beach ends at 3:00 p.m. on Day 3