This anti-human trafficking webinar, the 2nd  in this 3 part series, will discuss:

• Description of live-in program & program development process
• Terminology to use/Things to consider when working with youth
• Resources available for youth
• Resources for client serving roles (Teachers, Police, Child and Youth practitioners etc.)
• What can we do right now? (Education & Prevention)
• What do we need to be aware of when we are working with youth?

Wendy Gee has served as the Executive Director of A New Day Youth & Adult Services since 2016, leading a survivor-informed, trauma- & violence-informed organization supporting youth & young adults who have experienced sexual exploitation.

With over 30yrs of experience in the social service sector across Eastern Ontario, Wendy has worked in diverse capacities as a counsellor, program developer, & organizational leader. She previously founded & directed Om4Youth, a restorative yoga & expressive arts program for at-risk youth, & served as Executive Director of the Turner Syndrome Society of Canada.

Wendy’s academic & professional credentials include diplomas in Child & Youth Counselling, Business Administration/Human Resources Management, & Drug & Alcohol Treatment Work, as well as a Bachelor of Arts. She is currently completing an Honours degree in Conflict Studies & Human Rights with a minor in Law.

Her expertise spans program management & evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising, & grant development, with a proven track record of securing resources & building collaborative, multi-sector partnerships to advance systemic change. Wendy is widely recognized for her commitment to trauma-informed care, survivor leadership, & innovative approaches to prevention & intervention.