February is Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Canada.

Join us on February 19 from 12-1:30pm at 10C (42 Carden St.) for a panel discussion on the theme of “Wrapping Around: Mobilizing Our Community to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking.”

Our panel of front-line experts from across sectors will discuss best practices in survivor support, challenges, solutions and ways to do support work in a sustainable way.

This event is for anyone who supports folks who are at risk of or who experience trafficking, whether in your personal or your professional life.

Tickets are free. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Scan the QR code to register or use this link to visit the registration page.

Please contact wiceducator@gwwomenincrisis.org for questions, accessibility needs or concerns. Hope you can join us!

Meet Our Panelists

Mandira Arnab Aich, Program Manager, WomenatthecentrE

Mandira Arnab Aich is a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and a lazy but true friend. As a registered psychotherapist, trauma-informed program manager/supervisor, former legal professional, and independent researcher, Mandira has taken the mission of amplifying survivor voices and advancing survivor-led initiatives toward the vision of restorative justice. Her journey from legal professional to therapist activist spans both Eastern and Western contexts, informing her nuanced understanding of the intersectionality of identities and powers, cultural contexts, and the interplay of trauma.

In her current role as Program Manager at WomenatthecentrE, Mandira works closely with multiple survivor-led projects that are working at the critical intersections of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and traumatic brain injury. Drawing from her South Asian heritage and extensive experience of community work, she is invested in bringing insight into the complex dynamics of forced marriage and its interconnections with forms of human trafficking including labour trafficking, honour-based violence, and immigration. Through her multifaceted lens as a practitioner and an advocate, Mandira champions culturally informed care approaches that honour survivors’ experiences and also acknowledges the vital role their support networks play in their healing journeys.

Detective Sergeant James Graham, Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking Unit, Guelph Police Service

James Graham has been a police officer for 15 years and has been investigating gender-based violence crimes since 2017. He was a member of the joint Waterloo-Guelph Human Trafficking team until 2022 and has been the Sergeant in charge of the Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking unit with the Guelph police since January 2024.

Luisa Krause, Executive Director, Elora House

Luisa Krause has been on a journey of growth and helping others for over 25 years. She’s worn many hats in different fields—working in a dentist’s office, the financial world, and as an ordained minister—but her heart has always been in supporting women through challenging times. Having gone through a difficult relationship herself at a young age, she knows how life can be shaped by the past, and she’s passionate about helping women heal and find their strength, just as a friend once helped her.

As a mother of two amazing young adults, and married for 30 years, Luisa believes in the power of love, support, and the belief that no matter what a woman has been through, she is worthy of a bright future. Her mission is simple: to help women understand how loved and valued they are, and to help them reach their potential, regardless of their past.

Krystal Snider, Lead Project Consultant, WomenatthecentrE

Krystal Snider is a mother, daughter, sister, Tia, student, and traveler with a passion for creating lasting change. As an Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate, consultant, and lived experience leader, she founded Collaborative Community Solutions, a Niagara-based consulting firm focused on working with agencies and institutions to coordinate anti-trafficking responses. Her current work focuses on developing a toolkit for tertiary survivors of trafficking—those who are impacted by the trafficking of a community member. Krystal’s research centers on trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches. She has also trained organizations, including Sakeenah Canada, on culturally relevant methods for identifying and supporting survivors of human trafficking, forced marriage, and domestic servitude.

In addition to her research, Krystal is a leader in community mobilization, working to bring together diverse stakeholders to build coordinated, survivor-focused responses. Through her efforts, she strengthens local capacity, ensuring that communities have the tools and resources needed to support survivors effectively and create lasting systemic change.