

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Empowering Change with Leslie King | Human Trafficking Seminar
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: **EVENT RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 27, 2:00 - 3:00 PM.**

This powerful and inspiring training event features Leslie F. King, a nationally recognized advocate, author, and survivor of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. At just 15 years old, Leslie was coerced into the world of prostitution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she remained trapped for over two decades. On July 4, 2000, she found the courage to break free and has since dedicated her life to helping others escape similar circumstances.

In 2005, Leslie founded Sacred Beginnings, Michigan’s first safe haven for survivors of human trafficking. Through her organization, she provides hope, healing, and empowerment to those rebuilding their lives. Leslie also works closely with law enforcement, human service professionals, clergy, and community leaders—offering expert insight into supporting victims of exploitation with compassion and understanding.

During this training, Leslie will share her powerful personal story discuss the realities of human trafficking and provide practical guidance for those working to combat exploitation in their communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Michigan’s most passionate and respected voices for change.

Learning Objectives:

- Identify the legal definition of human trafficking
- Describe two practical ways to combat exploitation in the community
- Identify two ways of supporting victims of exploitation

PRESENTER: 
Leslie F. King, Founder &amp; President, Sacred Beginnings
 
Leslie is a survivor of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Since 2003, she has been intensely engaged in working with individuals who find themselves trapped in the same horrors that she experienced. 

In 2005, Leslie opened Sacred Beginnings, a safe haven for trafficking victims. Leslie consults with law enforcement agencies, human service professionals, clergy, and others requesting direction and understanding in working with prostituted individuals. She also speaks at various conferences and academic institutions on the issue of human trafficking. 

DATE &amp; TIME:
Tuesday, January 27
2:00 - 3:00 PM
(Rescheduled from original 1/20 date due to inclement weather)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
**Registration is now full**
Learn more at pinerest.org/event/empowering-change-leslie-king
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cutlerville/empowering-change-with-leslie-king-|-human-trafficking-seminar/200029493252014
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 108

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cutlerville
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Postma Center At Pine Rest
- **lat**: 42.837263
- **long**: -85.657084
- **full address**: Postma Center At Pine Rest, 6932 Regal Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, United States, Cutlerville

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- **organizer**: Pine Rest (https://allevents.in/org/pine-rest/25988407)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Postma Center At Pine Rest, 6932 Regal Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, United States, Cutlerville
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Pine Rest
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Empowering Change with Leslie King | Human Trafficking Seminar ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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