UPCOMING EVENTS
Registration open!
A.C.T. United's 7th Annual
Community Awareness to Action Virtual Conference
February 2021
Three 1 hour virtual classes throughout the week.
Register for one or all three sessions.
To bring awareness and encourage action on these critical topics, registration is FREE! Please consider a donation to the work of A.C.T. United in lieu of a registration fee. Thanks! #unitedwewin
You can donate on Venmo @ACT-United, by mail ACT United Po Box 94 Chaska MN 55318, or online below
Register for one or all three sessions.
To bring awareness and encourage action on these critical topics, registration is FREE! Please consider a donation to the work of A.C.T. United in lieu of a registration fee. Thanks! #unitedwewin
You can donate on Venmo @ACT-United, by mail ACT United Po Box 94 Chaska MN 55318, or online below
Webinar registration for individual classes below:
Feb 24th 6:30pm
"At Risk: Individuals and Communities at Risk of Sex Trafficking" Behind the cover of national crises, that has captured our focus, sexual predators find opportunity to target youth and vulnerable communities for sexual exploitation and trafficking. Speakers: Bobbi Jo Pazdernik, Special Agent, Predatory Crimes Section, MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA); Commander MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force Jessica Bartholomew MPD Police Officer, Retired; Executive Director of A.C.T. United and Author of "Youth Aware; Teen Exploitation Prevention Program" Carter Staaf Detective, Eden Prairie Police, Special Investigations Unit and I-494 Human Trafficking Task Force Investigator |
eb 25th 6:30pm
"A Discussion on MN Comprehensive Sex Education K-12 Legislation" Proponents describe it as "age appropriate", "inclusive" and "medically-accurate". We will take a look behind this language to see what the content is and why it is being described by some child sex abuse survivors and advocates as an attempt to normalize predatory child sex and a harmful introduction to pornography. Speakers: Representative Peggy Bennett, MN House District 27A Jessica Bartholomew MPD Police Officer, Retired; Executive Director of A.C.T. United and Author of "Youth Aware; Teen Exploitation Prevention Program" Ann Boyd An empty nester, former home school mom, nurse, ASL interpreter for the deaf, and active memebr of her local civic organization. |
Feb 27th 10am
"Spiritual Abuse: How Pedophiles and Cult Leaders groom Congregations for Sexual Abuse" Convicted Pastor Victor Bernard of River Road Fellowship faith community, in central Minnesota, was charged with 59 counts of sex crimes he committed against teen girls in his 150 member congregation. Hear from the MN Pine County Attorney who investigated and prosecuted his case. To protect our faith / religious communities, families, and children we have to know how to recognize the signs of spiritual abuse, child sex predator personality traits, individual and corporate grooming tactics, and what leaves people vulnerable to this type of manipulation. We will also discuss best practices and policies for churches and faith communities for protecting youth, staff, and volunteers. This session is recommended for teens, families, faith leaders, and anyone who works with or serves children and families. Speakers: Reese Frederickson Elected MN Pine County Attorney Appeared on ABC’s 20/20 for his work in bringing the international fugitive and cult leader Victor Barnard to justice Jessica Bartholomew MPD Police Officer, Retired; Executive Director of A.C.T. United, Author of "Youth Aware; Teen Exploitation Prevention Program" and child sexual abuse survivor. |
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
May 2nd 2021 Restore Honor Sunday Twin Cities wide prayer event
Restore Honor is a collaborative movement, a guiding value, a call to action to end sexual exploitation in the Minnesota Twin Cities. Learn more at restorehonor.info/index.html
Restore Honor is a collaborative movement, a guiding value, a call to action to end sexual exploitation in the Minnesota Twin Cities. Learn more at restorehonor.info/index.html
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PAST EVENTS
2020 "ACT Now for Youth" Virtual Fundraiser Highlights!
Thank you to all of our viewers, donors, and watch party hosts for making our first fundraiser a success!
Together we raised $14,000 !!
Together we raised $14,000 !!
Help us keep the momentum. It's never too late to act now for youth!
Our big BIG goal is $150,000 to fund all our youth prevention and outreach programs in 2021
Use these video shorts from our "ACT Now for Youth" virtual fundraiser to learn more about a program you would like to support, view the short video clip from the event, and click to donate!
Our big BIG goal is $150,000 to fund all our youth prevention and outreach programs in 2021
Use these video shorts from our "ACT Now for Youth" virtual fundraiser to learn more about a program you would like to support, view the short video clip from the event, and click to donate!
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Online safety and dangers of teen sexting classes
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Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program
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YOUTH AWARE: Teen Exploitation Prevention Program
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#Reclaim resources and stories of hope for male survivors
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Click to give online, Venmo @ACT-United, or you can mail donations to
ACT United PO Box 94 Chaska, MN 55318
ACT United PO Box 94 Chaska, MN 55318
Nov 21, 2020
Empowering our Communities Conference hosted by Running for Justice, Elk River, MN. Organization leaders from Terebinth Refuge, Action 169, and A.C.T. United bring leadership + survivor expertise to discuss commercial sexual exploitation in Minnesota, the connections between porn and trafficking, and representation and creating pathways for health and healing for male survivors of childhood sexual trauma.
Empowering our Communities Conference hosted by Running for Justice, Elk River, MN. Organization leaders from Terebinth Refuge, Action 169, and A.C.T. United bring leadership + survivor expertise to discuss commercial sexual exploitation in Minnesota, the connections between porn and trafficking, and representation and creating pathways for health and healing for male survivors of childhood sexual trauma.
Aug 29, 2020
4th Annual RFJ Virtual Bike A Thon
100, 50, 20 mile, and Family Fun ride campaigns to raise awareness and funds to support human trafficking and prevention and rescue work. Finish line celebration and speakers including A.C.T. United!
4th Annual RFJ Virtual Bike A Thon
100, 50, 20 mile, and Family Fun ride campaigns to raise awareness and funds to support human trafficking and prevention and rescue work. Finish line celebration and speakers including A.C.T. United!
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May 10th 2020 Youth + Police Community Connection Our annual police appreciation event during National Police Week in May. Connecting children and youth in a meaningful way with their local police officers. So much fun every year! |
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Feb 15th 2020 2020 A.C.T. United 5th Annual Community Awareness to Action Conference "Your Story. Your Value. Your Action. Right Now" Uniting to end child and teen sexual exploitation Powerful speakers and dynamic breakout sessions with 6 leading organizations. 50% of attendees signed up to take their next steps of action! Check out the highlights reel! Find full conference sessions on our You tube channel |
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May 2019 Freedom Weekend Youth Rally "MUSIC MESSAGE MISSION" Dynamic youth speaker and motivator, Jessica Bartholomew, with A.C.T. United, pumped music with Twin Cities Christian rap artist Socheat Chum aka "Trigga" and alternative rock band Remedy Drive! Hosted by Trafficking Justice and A.C.T. United at Sojourn Campus Church, Minneapolis MN |
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October 8th 2019 7pm - Shepherd of the Hill Church, Chaska MN. Community Dialogue Series: Awareness and Prevention of Sex Trafficking in Minnesota
Keynote Speaker Jessica Bartholomew, Founder and Executive Director of A.C.T. United, Minnesota. Author of "YOUTH AWARE: Teen Exploitation Prevention Program"
Keynote Speaker Jessica Bartholomew, Founder and Executive Director of A.C.T. United, Minnesota. Author of "YOUTH AWARE: Teen Exploitation Prevention Program"
October 15th 2019 6pm - Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
A.C.T. United presentation with Q&A "Juvenile Sex Trafficking in MN: Community Awareness to Action"
A.C.T. United presentation with Q&A "Juvenile Sex Trafficking in MN: Community Awareness to Action"
October 24th 2019 5pm - Fairview Northland E.R. Education Summit on Human Trafficking
Speakers: Jessica Bartholomew, Executive Director of A.C.T. United, Police Officer Minneapolis PD, Retired / Vickie Ernste, DNP, MSN, RN Nurse Manager of the ED, Mayo Clinic Rochester. Open to north central MN Health Care Providers, First Responders, and Tribal Police Departments. Elk River Senior Center.
October 24th 2019 Noon - ACT United and Sherburne County United Way, Elk River MN
Free community education lunch and learn 3 Part Speaker Series. Part 1 "Sextortion", Jessica Bartholomew, presenting with Q&A
Speakers: Jessica Bartholomew, Executive Director of A.C.T. United, Police Officer Minneapolis PD, Retired / Vickie Ernste, DNP, MSN, RN Nurse Manager of the ED, Mayo Clinic Rochester. Open to north central MN Health Care Providers, First Responders, and Tribal Police Departments. Elk River Senior Center.
October 24th 2019 Noon - ACT United and Sherburne County United Way, Elk River MN
Free community education lunch and learn 3 Part Speaker Series. Part 1 "Sextortion", Jessica Bartholomew, presenting with Q&A