Dottie to Speak at the Illinois Environmental Health Association Annual Education Conference
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Dottie will address Illinois Environmental Health Professionals.
Dottie is honored to be speaking at the Illinois Environmental Health Association Annual Education Conference. The purpose of the association is to advance the Environmental Health Profession and promote sound environmental health practices throughout the State of Illinois.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING – RED FLAG
Dottie Laster triggered the largest rescue of human trafficking victims in the United States with the rescue of a minor sex trafficking victim of Gerardo Salazar, “El Gallo". She has served victims of human trafficking in the United States for the past 20 years. Dottie has led human trafficking task forces in Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County California. She has trained over 6,000 law enforcement officials on the issue of human trafficking. Dottie has been the subject of many investigative reports and documentaries for ABC, CBS, CNN, Der Spiegel, Vanity Fair Confidential, Discovery Investigates and Texas monthly magazine. She practiced immigration law for 6 years as an accredited representative. Laster is the founder of Trafficking Victim Rescue Central where she serves as a human trafficking public speaker, trainer, and consultant. She is the author of 55 things parents and grandparents should know and co- author of my little black book of red flags available on Amazon.