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Task Force on Human Trafficking

Council Resolution 8-2014 established the Howard County Task Force on Human Trafficking. The task force is directed to research the development of protocols, community outreach efforts, training efforts, and partnerships to help increase the identification of human trafficking victims in the County and aide in the establishment of a provider network for comprehensive services for victims of trafficking.

Task Force Final Report

Commission Members:

C. Vernon Gray, Chair
Administrator
Howard County Office of Human Rights

Dario J. Broccolino
State’s Attorney
Howard County Office of State’s Attorney

Rev. Martin P. Brooks
Associate Pastor
Bethany United  Methodist Church

Karen S. Butler
Director
Howard County Department of Social Services

Sara Cochran
HoCo AGAST

James F. Fitzgerald
Sheriff
Howard County, Maryland

Renee A. Foose
Superintendent
HCPSS

Sharon P. Hadsell
Sr. VP Patient Care Services
Howard County General Hospital

Steven J. Hess
US Attorney’s Office District of Maryland
Governor’s Task Force on Human Trafficking

Andrea Ingram
Executive Director
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center

William J. McMahon
Chief
Howard County Police Department

Lois Mikkila
Director
Howard County Department of Citizen Services

Maura Rossman, M.D.
Health Officer
Howard County Health Department

Suellen Seigel
Howard County Commission for Women

Sandra Stecker
Deputy Director
Howard County Technology and Communication Services

 

Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
10:30 a.m.
C. Vernon Gray Conference Room, George Howard Building
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, March 5, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
10:30 a.m.
C. Vernon Gray Conference Room, George Howard Building
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, April 9, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, May 21, 2014
9:00 a.m. 
C. Vernon Gray Conference Room, George Howard Building
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, May 21, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
9:00 a.m.
C. Vernon Gray Conference Room, George Howard Building
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
9:00 a.m.
C. Vernon Gray Conference Room, George Howard Building
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, July 16, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, August 6, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Gateway Office Building
Conference Room 6
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, September 2, 2014
9:00 a.m.
George Howard Building
CVG Room
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, September 2, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
9:00 a.m.
George Howard Building
CVG Room
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, September 17, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Gateway Building
Conference Room 3
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force - Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (recording)
Minutes

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. 
Location: The Columbia Gateway Building
Room 3
6751 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force (recording unavailable)
Minutes

Wednesday, November 18, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Location: The Columbia Gateway Building
Room 3
6751 Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD
Agenda
Human Trafficking Task Force Recording
Minutes

Monday, December 8, 2014
Presentation to Howard County Council