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Counter Human-Trafficking Conference 2025

By
Alyssa Cressotti
Posted
February 3, 2025
Human Trafficking awareness and global issue of exploitation of individuals for labor or commercial purposes to protect the rights and dignity of victims as a blue ribbon.

Join ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ on March 3 and 4 in NYC for an impactful two-day conference dedicated to understanding and combating human trafficking and violence against women and girls. Featuring distinguished experts, survivor testimonies, and panel discussions, this event brings together thought leaders from across the United States and Europe to explore strategies for prevention, intervention, and support.

This event is open to the public. Each day requires separate registrationÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ”please use the links below to sign up.

Day 1: The Scope of Human Trafficking and Our CommunityÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ™s Response

Monday, March 3 | One Pace Plaza, Student Center
Registration Sign-In: 8:30 a.m.ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ“9:00 a.m.
Panels and Speakers: 9:00 a.m.ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ“1:00 p.m.

Join us for expert-led panels and guest speakers discussing the many facets of human traffickingÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ”from sex and labor exploitation to the role of religion and cults. Experts from the US, UK, Sweden, and beyond will share diverse perspectives, including how the war in Ukraine has fueled a rise in trafficking cases.

Discussions will cover:

  • Investigation and prosecution of trafficking cases
  • Healthcare responses and victim support
  • Legal aid, housing, and resources for survivors
  • The role of technology in identifying traffickers and victims
  • Firsthand survivor testimony on resilience and recovery

Additionally, ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ faculty and staff will highlight their efforts in combatting trafficking and supporting survivors.

Day 2: Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Examining Successful Strategies to Stop Crime

Tuesday, March 4 | One Pace Plaza, Student Center
Registration Sign-In: 8:30 a.m.ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ“9:00 a.m.
Panels and Speakers: 9:00 a.m.ÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ“1:00 p.m.

Join experts from the US, UK, Sweden, and beyond as they explore effective strategies to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG). Panelists will discuss the UKÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ™s VAWG initiative, which focuses on education, awareness, and early intervention to stop crime before it happens.

Discussions will cover:

  • Proven strategies for preventing stalking, harassment, and domestic violence
  • US efforts to investigate and combat domestic violence
  • TechnologyÄÐÅ®²Ù±ÆÊÓƵÈí¼þ™s role in harassment, manipulation, and financial exploitation
  • The rise of sextortion cases in the US

This vital conversation brings together global perspectives to examine innovative approaches to protection, prevention, and justice.

Organizers and Sponsors

Organizers and Sponsors

Organized by Sue Maxam, EdD, Assistant Provost for Wellness and Darren Hayes, PhD, Associate Professor of Information Technology within the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Sponsored by CTI Global, Forensic Analytics, Paliscope, SpyCloud.

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