The coordination of both national and local government and organizations is a critical element of anti-trafficking success.
Trafficking perpetrators and victims are often involved in traditional crimes or illegal activities. Traditional law enforcement training recognizes them as prostitutes, pimps, kidnappers, employers hiring illegal immigrants, etc. Training law enforcement to look beneath the surface is the KEY to uncover the darker side of these criminal activities - human trafficking.
Local police are often the first responders to potential trafficking victims and perpetrators. Training law enforcement to communicate effectively with victims and detect potential perpetrators will help fight modern-day slavery in our state.
Participants in the Law Enforcement track will hear from speakers and trainers from the US Attorneys office and from IJM - the International Justice Mission. They will also have the opportunity to gain perspective on human trafficking from Minh Dang, as she shares her personal account and survivor story.