Resources to help you learn

In addition to the bibliography that new volunteers receive at training, a more comprehensive list of resources is maintained to help you learn about refugees and their experiences. Project SOAR, part of the International Rescue Committee, updates the list monthly. This list is a collection of books, articles, and films with links to find out more about each resource.

Click here to access the list.

Learn about human trafficking

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS WEEK

Please join the Human Trafficking Clinic (HTC) at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver, for a week of events dedicated to generating community awareness of forced labor and human trafficking.

Monday, April 2, 12:00-2:00 pm – Panel of local anti-trafficking experts, moderated by Ron Soodalter, co-author ofThe Slave Next Door, in the Cyber Café of Cherrington Hall, 2201 S. Gaylord St.

Tuesday, April 3, 5:30-7:00 pm – “A Blight on the Nation: Human Trafficking in Today’s America,” a talk by Ron Soodalter, co-author of The Slave Next Door, in Room 150 Sié Che´ou-Kang Center, Denver, CO 80205.

Wednesday, April 4, 6:00-8:00 pm – Screening of the film “My Grandma’s Tattoos” in Sturm Hall 251, 2000 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80205.

Thursday, April 5, 9:00-11:00 pm – Abolition concert with live local bands at Illegal Pete’s, 1744 E. Evans Ave.

Friday, April 6, 6:00-9:00 pm – Silent art auction at CORE New Art Space at 900 Santa Fe Drive in Santa Fe Arts District.

Training opportunity

SAVE THE DATE!!

The Literacy Coalition of Colorado

Volunteer Training

For new and returning volunteers

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Workshops begin at 8:30 am

Focus Point Family Resource Center

2501 East 48^th Avenue

Denver, CO 80216

Schedule and Details To Be Announced Later