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Inhospitable to Trafficking Training
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Traffickers are using all types of lodging establishments to profit from the sexual exploitation of vulnerable youth. Victims in Pierce County have been found in economy motels and luxury hotels, in outlying suburbs and in our downtowns. Unfortunately, no hotel is immune from this crime. The crime impacts hotels by posing numerous risks, including safety risks, legal risks, and risks to property and reputation.
BENEFITS OF TRAINING
BEST's recommended practices for making lodging establishments Inhospitable to Trafficking have been created and vetted with the help of hospitality leaders, hospitality attorneys, law enforcement, and victim service providers. Leaders in Pierce County have met over a series of months to adapt these practices for the specific needs of our community. By attending the training you will learn about the Pierce County BEST practices and gain resources to protect guests, staff, and assets from safety and security risks posed by trafficking:
- Learn about sex trafficking and how it involves lodging establishments.
- Learn to easily establish brand-appropriate policies and practices to mitigate legal risks posed by this crime.
- Protect guests and staff from unnecessary suspicion of wrong-doing by learning trafficking indicators and steps to take before contacting law enforcement.
- Learn who to call for a law enforcement response, how to encourage a timely and discrete response, and what to expect if law enforcement intervenes.
- Gain resources for educating your staff.
- Receive training on a secure, members-only website for sharing real-time information about suspected criminal activity before it travels into your hotel.
While this training is focused on sex trafficking prevention, the knowledge and resources participants will gain will help to prevent and address a broader spectrum of crimes.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
This training is designed for owners and managers of lodging establishments in King County, especially those overseeing functions of the hotel impacted by sex trafficking, including:
- General Manager(s)
- Security Manager(s)
- Front Desk Manager(s)
- Housekeeping Manager(s)
- Bar/Restaurant Manager(s)
- Other Hotel Employees
BEST recognizes the sensitive nature of this training and will work to create a comfortable space for hotel staff to discuss and learn to address this crime. This training is only open to lodging establishments, law enforcement, and BEST-designated attendees.
COST OF REGISTRATION
BEST is a non-profit organization. The registration fee helps BEST to recover a portion of our training costs. If the fees are prohibitive, please contact us. We are seeking sponsors to provide scholarships for a limited number of attendees.
DISCOUNT: Pierce County Lodging Association Members and Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Members receive $10 OFF each attendee!
Early Bird Registration (through Friday, September 13)
$65 per attendee ($55 per attendee with PCLA or TRCVB membership)
Registration (after Friday, September 13)
$89 per attendee ($79 per attendee with PCLA or TRCVB membership)
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LocationRed Lion Hotel Tacoma
8402 South Hosmer Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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