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Inhospitable to Trafficking Training
PRE-REGISTRATION HAS ENDED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ARRIVE EARLY TO REGISTER--SEATING IS VERY LIMITED AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SEATING FOR EVERYONE.
INHOSPITABLE TO TRAFFICKING
When leaders in the Washington Lodging Association (WLA) and the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau learned about the high prevalence of sex trafficking in Washington and the safety and legal risks this crime poses to our lodging establishments, they decided to take proactive steps to prevent this crime. The VCB and WLA supported a local non-profit, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), to develop BEST practices, training, and new partnerships between hoteliers, law enforcement, and service providers.
IMPACT ON HOTELS AND MOTELS
Traffickers are using all types of lodging establishments to profit from the sexual exploitation of vulnerable youth. Victims in Yakima County have been found in economy motels and luxury hotels, in outlying areas and in our downtowns. Unfortunately, no hotel is immune from this crime. The crime impacts hotels by posing safety risks, legal risks, and risks to property and reputation.
BENEFITS FOR HOTELS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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 officers, prosecuting attorneys, and service providers. Leaders in Yakima County have met over several months to adapt these practices for the specific needs of our community. The training is divided into two parts:
1:00 to 2:15pm: INTRODUCTORY TRAINING for Hotel Staff, Hotel Managers, and Law Enforcement Officers
Learn about sex trafficking in Yakima Valley and how it involves lodging establishments.
Learn to recognize indicators of trafficking and prostitution in lodging establishments. (Hotel personnel are instructed to report observations to management.)
2:15 to 4:30pm: ADVANCED TRAINING for Hotel Managers and Law Enforcement Officers
Learn what number to call for a law enforcement response, how to encourage a timely and discrete response, and what to expect if law enforcement intervenes.
Protect guests and staff from unnecessary suspicion of wrong-doing by learning steps to take before contacting law enforcement.
Learn to easily establish brand-appropriate policies and practices to mitigate legal risks.
Learn what information hoteliers can share when law enforcement initiates an investigation without a warrant.
Gain resources for educating hotel staff and law enforcement officers about human trafficking.
Receive training on a secure, members-only website for sharing real-time information about suspected criminal activity before it travels into your hotel or your community.
While this training is focused on sex trafficking prevention, the knowledge and resources participants will gain will help to prevent and address a much broader spectrum of crimes.
WHO MAY ATTEND
The Introductory Training is designed for all hotel employees and law enforcement officers.
The Advanced Training builds on the Introductory Training. It is designed for law enforcement officers and owners and managers of lodging establishments, especially those overseeing functions of the hotel impacted by human 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 issue, the 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 to request discounted fees.
DISCOUNT: Yakima Valley Visitor and Convention Members may receive up to $10 OFF per manager!
Early Bird Registration (through Friday, October 25)
$10/person: Introductory Training for hotel staff, managers, and law enforcement
$39/person: Introductory and Advanced Training for hotel managers and law enforcement ($35/person with VCB membership)
Pre-Registration (Saturday, October 26 to Monday, November 4)
$15/person: Introductory Training for hotel staff, managers, and law enforcement
$59/person: Introductory and Advanced Training for hotel managers and law enforcement
($49/person with VCB membership)
Registration, Day of Event (Wednesday, November 6)
$25/person: Introductory Training for hotel staff, managers, and law enforcement
$79/person: Introductory and Advanced Training for hotel managers and law enforcement
HOW TO REGISTER
If registering online, members of the VCB enter discount code VCB to receive up to $10 off. (Choose Enter Password or Discount Code, enter code, click Show Available Tickets.) Membership status will be verified.
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LocationYakima Police Dept. Training Building
203 South 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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