All posts filed under: Dottie Laster

Dottie Laster: Upcoming Human Trafficking Month Events

January, 2016 is proclaimed asNational Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the month there are ongoing education and awareness opportunities in every city across the nation. Dottie Laster will be appearing at several venues in the San Antonio, TX area to educate citizens about the perils of modern-day slavery. As National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month folds into February’s Black History Month, Laster will have the opportunity to compare the historical context of slavery to how it applies today. New Braunfels Women’s Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, January 21, 2016 Laster addresses the New Braunfels Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Their luncheon will take place at the Mckenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 from 11:30am-1pm. More details can be found at their website: http://nbwcc.com/calendar/#!event/2016/1/21/nbwcc-luncheon San Antonio Against Slavery On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 there will be a screening of the documentary The Cantinera with a question and answer session after the film. Hosting the event is the organization San Antonio Against Slavery and will be held at Wayland Baptist University – Main Campus at …

Dottie Laster Special Guest at San Antonio Business Alliance Event

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San Antonio Business Alliance (SABA) is hosting an event, Building a Better Community Mixer, being held Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 6:30pm-9:30pm CT. The event will be held at MA Harpers Creole Kitchen, 1816 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78208. Tickets are free to the public, but to register CLICK HERE. Dottie Laster, human trafficking advocate and Executive Director of Heidi Search Center will be a special guest along with artist, musician and community advocate, Anthony C. Edwards, and County Commissioner, Ramon Costas. The featured speaker is City Councilman, Alan Warrick with a update about economic development in San Antonio. Members of the community are urged to attend to learn from each of the guests about their individual contributions to the betterment of San Antonio, a growing and vibrant city. Celebrating and highlighting the accomplishments of these individuals, the event will recognize the educational, artistic, business, and civic achievements of public servants who create and direct programs for the benefit of the citizens of San Antonio. San Antonio Business Alliance (SABA) is a business development and marketing platform organization whose …

Dottie Laster Press Conference Announces Digital DNA Kit

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On Monday, October 26, 2015 Dottie Laster, Executive Director of Heidi Search Center convened a press conference in San Antonio, TX to announce the creation of the Digital DNA Kit as a supplement to their Child ID Kits used to gather information in the event a child goes missing. Individual speakers at the press conference included Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Chief William McManus, San Antonio Police Department, Michelle Lee, FBI, and Dottie Laster, Heidi Search Center. The Digital DNA Kit is used by missing persons organizations and law enforcement agencies to get immediate information about where a missing child may be by tapping into their social media accounts. “This is invaluable to parents to keep on record for if your kids disappear or runaway,” said Chief William McManus with San Antonio Police. Laster reports that Heidi Search Center offers a Digital Parenting Class that educates parents about the latest internet applications and to help make informed decisions regarding children and the internet. The San Antonio community has embraced the work of Heidi Search …

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Dottie Laster: Why Do I Do What I Do? The Positive Effects of Human Trafficking Advocacy Training

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As Dottie Laster completes another Anti-Human Trafficking Advocacy training session, the necessity for training across the country becomes clearer, this time in a heartwarming way. To her surprise, on the first day of the 2 day session, the attendees contained two survivors of trafficking which she assisted in their rescue and restoration. At the end of a long day of training, her thoughts return to other victims in need of the same services and the dire need for advocates to know exactly what to do for them. The Positive Effects of Human Trafficking Advocacy Training Advocacy training is where anyone can learn about case histories, legal details and distinctions in place to stop and punish traffickers, and how to become an advocate who brings recovery and services to survivors. It takes much more than reading books and articles, or even just the passion to help. Although both important, the rescue of trafficking victims is a dangerous business, and without proper training and support services, the dangers become quite risky. Victim restoration back into society is a …

Dottie Laster Presents for the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators Conference

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The annual conference sponsored by the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI) will be held from August 24-August 27, 2015 at the Wyndham Riverwalk in San Antonio. The theme of the 2015 conference is Pursuit of Excellence and features sessions addressing forensics, business, and investigations with various speakers and instructors. Dottie Laster, CEO of Laster Global Consulting and Executive Director of San Antonio’s Heidi Search Center, will address participants on August 27 on the topic of Human Trafficking: What Happens Post Recovery. Founded in 1971, TALI is steeped in history and continues to be the pace-setter for the private investigation industry. With more than 600 members world-wide TALI is dedicated to raising professionalism in the field of private investigations through continuing education, public awareness, advanced certification, networking and legislative involvement. Through the years of her career rescuing and restoring victims of human trafficking, Dottie Laster has become well-known among private investigators across the country. In her new position as Heidi Search Center’s Executive Director she is in a position to bring her years of experience to …