due diligence
There are so many women's empowerment and anti-sexual exploitation conferences that are dodgy and I don't have time to examine them all
some are just entrepreneurs making money from the cause of trafficking, some are much worse and are cults, some may be absolutely fine
It is not unusual for there to be a mix of reputable, well menaing activists alongside more controversial social entrepreneurs
I do have concerns about some of the speakers at this event
Annie Lobert and her Hookers for Jesus organisation was the focus of a lot of reporting about a funding controversy
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www.newsweek.com/doj-gave-500k-grant-hookers-jesus-instead-established-anti-trafficking-groups-report-1486596
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"Betsy Kanarowski is an experienced therapist, trainer, and educator with over 20 years of experience as a mental health professional. She has a PhD in special education and is a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist. Throughout her career, Betsy has been committed to helping individuals, families, and communities understand and navigate the many aspects of healing from sexual trauma.
Betsy currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services for The Younique Foundation, an organization that inspires hope in women who were sexually abused as children or adolescents by providing healing services through retreats, survivor communities, and online resources."
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The Younique Foundation is extremely controversial and there are many allegations of deceptive activites online. Linked to the Younique MLM business
maybe someone with time to spare could check this out more thoroughly?