HUMAN TRAFFICKING
IS MODERN DAY SLAVERY
Please join the Hispanic National Bar Association, Florida International University College of Law, and St. Thomas University School of Law's HALSA and CASBA for a candid discussion on
The Prevalence of Human Trafficking
in Florida and the U.S.
A panel of experts from a variety of sectors will discuss the issue of human trafficking, the culture of violence and exploitation that fuels it, and how we can work to combat one of the most widespread and deadly problems of our time.
January 27, 2012
FIU College of Law Large Courtroom
8:30 a.m. - Noon
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Click on "HNBA Live Stream"
Welcome by Dean R. Alexander Acosta, FIU Law
HNBA introductory remarks by Michele Vargas, Carlton Fields
Closing remarks by Teresita Chavez Pedrosa, HNBA Florida Regional President
Speakers:
Norma Ramos, CATW
Human trafficking and the exploitation of women
Professor Gail Dines, Wheelock College (Boston, MA)
The demand for pornography as fuel for trafficking and female exploitation
Meg Baldwin, Refuge House
How organizations like Refuge House help battered women, children, and sexual assault survivors, and work to combat trafficking and abuse
Julie Ott, Lexis Nexis
Corporate responsibility with regard to trafficking and legal resources available through Lexis Nexis
Brenda Mezick, Florida State Attorney's Office
Legislative initiatives to fight human and sex trafficking in Florida
Moderator:
Dan Espino, Miami Springs City Councilman
Please RSVP by January 25, 2012 to sramirez@hnba.com
The application for Florida CLE credits has been submitted.
This event is free of charge.
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