Contributed by the Women in Security Community, Ukraine Chapter.

Join this discussion as ASIS International interviews Christian Elliot, Executive Creative Director and Development Director of A21, and Brian Pickering, Head of Global Security at A21, to understand the current state of human trafficking as a criminal enterprise, how to identify potential victims, and best practices to observe and report potential human tracking activity.

Attendees are encouraged to submit any questions ahead of the webinar: education@asisonline.org

Learn more about human trafficking and prepare for the discussion with these resources:

§ See how A21’s Can You See Me campaign equips the general public to recognize indicators of human trafficking, and report suspected scenarios. By partnering with law enforcement, governments, businesses, and NGOs, A21’s goal is to turn awareness into action.

§ Security Management article: Learning the Red Flag Indicators of Human Trafficking in Multitenant Spaces

§ Security Management article: Human Trafficking in Casinos: The Ghost Crime Operating in Plain Sight

§ Security Management article: War in Ukraine Heightens Refugee Trafficking Awareness and Prevention

Presenter*

Christian Elliot
Executive Creative Director and Development Director
A21

I have been privileged to enjoy several business ventures in the creative industry involving, Film, LIVE music and special events. As a complete contrast, my professional career started as a certified engineer and security specialist providing high-tech solutions for network & data security services to the Police, Global Businesses, Universities, and Governmental Agencies etc.

As the Executive Creative Director and Development Director of A21 I have created, produced and implemented several major Global Campaigns. I have written and directed over 25 films, produced

numerous events and have a track record of development projects, including the national human trafficking hotline, child forensics centres, global awareness events, all that emphasize the direct combat of slavery and human trafficking.

I have worked with extraordinary professionals in their fields within the USDOJ, USDOT, FBI, HSI, ICAC, State Department, NCMEC, Australian Federal Police, U.K.’s CEOP and many agencies and Governments in 15+ countries around the world. This has afforded me access to coordinate with government agencies around the world, create significant global campaigns, films and even facilitate inter-agency communication between policymakers, NGOs, law enforcement, and academic institutions.

My roles and responsibilities include the strategic development of the organization providing solutions to the complex problem of slavery. As well as my Executive responsibilities in development and media, I have pioneered new frontiers for A21 to establish operations in several of the critical countries A21 operates within. I have provided executive oversight in establishing the largest global rally of its kind called “walk for freedom”. I created the largest global reporting campaign in the world called “Can You See Me?” plus I executively led and pioneered the largest campaign in sport to combat exploitation called “Its a Penalty” which produced numerous events and media launches around the world. These campaigns have reached somewhere in the region of 2 billion people with the message collectively.

Brian J. Pickering
Head of Global Security
A21

Brian is Head of Global Security with The A21 Campaign. He has over 25 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Close Protection, and Security. Brian assists A21 Globally, with offices and assets in 14 Countries, with 19 locations. The overall mission encompasses Security Training, Risk Based Assessments, and other duties within the Security Mission of A21. Brian is retired Law Enforcement with the US Secret Service and owned and operated a small Security Boutique which remained exclusive to a small contingent of clients working in Close Personal Protection, and Security. Brian’s experience with the US Secret Service having served under 5 Presidents included Protection Assignments around the Globe, Policy and Development within Firearms Training, aiding in writing training programs, lesson plans, and weapon and ballistic studies. Brian’s focus within The A21 Campaign is always “For the One” and then the next one, and the next. He is committed and is honored to be serving the Values, the Mission, and the Culture of Christine and Nick Caine, with The A21 Campaign.