The Empower Training is a one-day opportunity for anyone passionate about freedom to not only learn more about the realities of trafficking and exploitation, but to come away from this time with the tools necessary to actually help. We know that the issue of exploitation can feel overwhelming. This training is taught in an interactive format by experienced practitioners so that attendees will have plenty of space to ask questions, learn collaboratively, and become equipped with tools to help. We want you to feel empowered to empower others, because true freedom from exploitation comes only through the support of a community.
2025 Dates Coming Soon
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(1st Session 9:00 – 12:00, Lunch Break, 2nd Session 1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Redmond, WA
Overlake Christian Church – Lobby Room
9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Registration Opening Soon
(Registration covers your workbook, snacks, and lunch)
*limited scholarships are available, please email us at
info@notabandoned.org for interest
Content Warning:
Due to the very nature of this subject matter, we do recommend this training for mature participants only.
Feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions before registering.
Empower Training Topics
How does your worldview affect trafficking?
The connection between global and local exploitation
Prostitution Tourism
Common Characteristics of Trafficking Hotspots
Technology and Trafficking
Who is vulnerable to trafficking?
Dispelling trafficking myths
Looking Through the Trauma Lens
How to Understand Her and How She Understands Us
How to help well: the individual, the professional, the community, the church
Community plans for next steps
Empower Training Presenters
Not Abandoned Founder and Co-Director
Jeff was born in Spain and remained there as he worked to develop Moroccan programs for under-developed children and their families and also plant churches with social projects for over 12 years. He came to the US and spent 14 years as the mission pastor of a large church where Jeff developed numerous global projects addressing the issues of poverty, social injustice, exploited communities, and economic sustainability in underdeveloped countries. He has a MA in Theology and Leadership Development and two children and four grandchildren with his lovely wife Aurora.
Not Abandoned Co-Director
Alex brings over 15 years of experience working with exploited persons in various domestic and international contexts. She has a BA in Organizational Management and a Master's in Community Development, with a thesis focus on the sustainability of the anti-trafficking movement. Alex oversees communications, program development, and training for the organization and their partners. Alex also brings unique insight to the Not Abandoned team through her own experience surviving 11 years of exploitation in the US.
Not Abandoned is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
EIN # 91-1470478
PO Box 3263
Kirkland, WA 98083, USA
info@notabandoned.org