A Houston-wide awareness event bringing leaders together to educate, prevent, and protect children from sex trafficking.About this Event
- Houston United Against Child Sex Trafficking
- 🛑 Awareness Is the First Line of Defense 👁️
- 🎟️ RSVP: AntiTrafficking.Eventbrite.com
- ⏳ Limited Tickets • MUST RSVP
Houston is one of the most connected cities in the country. That connectivity brings opportunity and it also creates risk. Human trafficking thrives in large metropolitan regions with major transportation hubs, and Houston sits at the center of that reality.
In response, civic leaders, nonprofits, and community organizations are coming together for a focused Human Trafficking Awareness Event centered on education, prevention, and coordinated action. This convening is designed to inform without sensationalizing, elevate credible voices, and strengthen how Houston responds to one of its most urgent challenges.
This effort is supported by a funded, multi year strategy through Rotary and regional partners and reflects a shared commitment to protect children and disrupt exploitation through awareness and collaboration. This initiative includes active collaboration between Houston Millennials and the Houston Airports System, reflecting a cross-generational approach to awareness, prevention, and community engagement.
WHO: Houston Airports System, Rotary District 5890, Houston Millennials, and regional anti-trafficking partners
WHAT: Houston United Against Child Sex Trafficking | Awareness Education Action
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – late morning
WHERE: Wortham Theater Center
AGENDA
9:30 a.m.
Event Opens
Attendee arrival, partner engagement, and access to advocacy and education resources
10:00 a.m.
Press Conference
City and community leaders address the regional impact of human trafficking and the shared responsibility to protect vulnerable populations
10:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
A moderated conversation featuring experts, advocates, and survivor leaders
Moderated by Rhonda Kuykendall, MSW, Rotarian and member of the Texas Human Trafficking Survivor Leader Council
Discussion topics include
• How trafficking presents in real-world settings
• Warning signs that are often missed
• The importance of trauma-informed, coordinated response
Throughout the Event
• Walkthrough exhibit by redM and HPE Avatar
• Advocacy and education resources available
• Light lunch provided
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS
Awareness is the first line of defense.
Early recognition leads to earlier intervention.
Intervention saves lives.
Houston’s size makes it vulnerable. Houston’s leadership makes it capable. This event brings together public agencies, nonprofit partners, service organizations, and community leaders who understand that prevention requires informed communities and sustained collaboration.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This is an awareness and education event.
This is not a fundraiser.
Registration is hosted through the official Houston Airports System Eventbrite using the QR code provided.
Event Venue
Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue, Houston, United States
USD 0.00
