Sheltered Conference is back again for its sixth year! Whether you are new or have been serving in the field of anti-trafficking for decades, we invite you to join us. We are excited to have leading experts share the latest credible practices, share relevant findings, and how to provide the best quality of care to survivors. Let’s grow stronger together!
Join us for practical workshops, inspiring keynotes, and effective breakout sessions.
Featured topics will include: Trauma-Informed Care, De-Escalation, Organizational Leadership, Successful Reintegration, and more …
Tuesday, May 13
Registration will be in the New Life Courtyard right as you walk in the East Entrance. Look for the Atlas Free check-in table.
At our main conference venue, New Life Everett, hors d’oeuvres & non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
( New Life Courtyard)
Wednesday, May 14
Registration will be in the New Life Courtyard right as you walk in the East Entrance. Look for the Atlas Free check-in table.
John Richmond, Chief Impact Officer, Atlas Free
(Conference Hall)
Power of a Network with Jeremy Vallerand, CEO & President, Atlas Free
(Conference Hall)
Hiring Survivors: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges with Intention with Jessa Crisp and Tanya Gould (Conference Hall)
The Four Keys To Become a Thriving Organization with Del Chittim (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Dan Sartor (Cascade Room)
Navigating Psychological Dynamics in House with Dr. Jessica Knox (Conference Hall)
Leveraging Government Partnerships for Justice and Support with Juliet Oliver and Tanya Gould (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Dan Sartor (Cascade Room)
Food trucks! Order a meal and bring your food to the Student Center for lunch and networking.
Current State of Trafficking in the U.S. and Abroad with Cindy Dyer
(Conference Hall)
What Keeps Us Going with Dr. Becca Johnson (Conference Hall)
Exploited Desires: How Fetish Myths Fuel Sex Trafficking Narratives with Eileen Dong (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: Pathways to Prosperity: Innovative Employment Models for Lasting Economic Empowerment with Alyssa Almonti, Catie Hart, Dr. Lauren Pinkston, and Tina Dixon (Cascade Room)
Filling the Gaps: Global Voices, Local Solutions with Alexis Byers (Conference Hall)
Reaching Them Where They’re At: Community Based Outreach and Intervention with Tricia MacFarlan (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: Pathways to Prosperity: Innovative Employment Models for Lasting Economic Empowerment with Alyssa Almonti, Catie Hart, Dr. Lauren Pinkston, and Tina Dixon (Cascade Room)
At our main conference venue, New Life Everett, hors d’oeuvres & non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
(New Life Courtyard)
Thursday, May 15
Crimes Within a Crime: The Many Layers of Human Trafficking with Kathy Givens
(Conference Hall)
The Invisible Chains: How to break the invisible chains of substance and behavioral addiction in survivors of trafficking with Melissa Yao and Samantha Kolb (Conference Hall)
Hidden Strength: The Experience of Men and Boys with Maxwell Schwarz (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: De-escalation Skills for Trauma Reenactments with Survivors of Complex Trauma with Dr. Dan Sartor (Cascade Room)
Motivational Interviewing: Spirit and Skills with Mandy Learo (Conference Hall)
Financial Resilience: Preparing, Pivoting & Reporting with Confidence with Hannah Bryeans (Mt. Baker Room)
Workshop: De-escalation Skills for Trauma Reenactments with Survivors of Complex Trauma with Dr. Dan Sartor (Cascade Room)
Boxed lunches in the Student Center.
In the courtyard, come visit our therapy dogs for some dog love!
Pearl Haven’s Unique and Specialized Approach to Treating Complex Trauma Through Expressive Arts and Somatic Strategies with Jennifer Siozos, Marissa Gordon, and Tammy Bitanga (Conference Hall)
Building Organizational Culture with Callie Tybur (Mt. Baker Room)
The Best Defense is a Good Offense: The critical role of demand reduction in fighting exploitation with Tom Perez (Cascade Room)
Leading Through Change: Cultivating Resilience and Vision in Anti-Trafficking Work with Abby Germer (Conference Hall)
Good Stories with Good Data with Melinda Clark (Mt. Baker Room)
The Essential Components of a Strong Grant Program with Emily Johnston (Cascade Room)
Survivors’ Legal Needs with Dani Pinter and Sarah Byrne
(Conference Hall)
Jeremy Vallerand, CEO & President, Atlas Free
(Conference Hall)
Please note: speaker applications closed February 28, 2025. We are currently reviewing all submissions and will reach out to all who submitted proposals. Please check back as we finalize our speaker list this month!
Come check out these exciting exhibitors throughout the Sheltered Conference. All Exhibitor tables are located in the New Life Courtyard.
This year, Sheltered Conference will be in Everett, WA. Come join us at New Life Everett Church. We are so excited to bring Sheltered to a new location and can’t wait to see you there.
Our deepest gratitude to our sponsors! Generous support from organizations like this make our event possible.
Book your stay in the exclusive room block for Sheltered attendees. Get special rates and convenient access to the conference venue.
Start date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
End date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Rate: $139/night
Last day to book at the special rate: Friday, April 18, 2025
4:45 PM Pick Up at Courtyard by Marriott Everett
5:15 PM Pick Up at Courtyard by Marriott Everett
6:45 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
7:15 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
8:00 AM Pick Up at Courtyard by Marriott Everett
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5:00 PM Pick up at New Life Church
6:30 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
7:00 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
8:00 AM Pick Up at Courtyard by Marriott Everett
8:30 AM Pick Up at Courtyard by Marriott Everett
5:15 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
5:45 PM Pick Up at New Life Church
Reach out to an Atlas Free team member today.
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we are offering 20% off all registrations until January 31.
