Convening

July 26-27, 2024: Restorative Justice Conference

The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative will be hosting a 2-day, in-person conference at Loyola Law School on July 26 and July 27, 2024. The conference is intended for survivors of human trafficking to learn about restorative justice and contribute to the development of an alternative response to justice. Through this event, we hope to center the voice of survivors in a proposal to fund a pilot program in Los Angeles that utilizes a restorative justice approach in human trafficking cases.

July 10, 2024: "Youth at Risk: The Impact of Labor Trafficking by Forced Criminality"

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on labor trafficking by forced criminality (LTFC) and its impact on youth Our panelists will explore the complex intersections of homelessness, gang involvement and LTFC, shedding light on how these vulnerable groups are targeted and exploited. Attendees will hear powerful testimonies from individuals with lived experiences, offering a firsthand perspective on the challenges and realities faced by youth who are labor trafficked by forced criminality. The discussion will also cover potential solutions and actionable steps can be take to address and mitigate the impact of LTFC on youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this critical issue !

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June 30, 2023: Human Trafficking Forum

The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative, in collaboration with the RISE Clinic, hosted a session with prosecutors from the District Attorney's Office and Survivors of Human Trafficking to discuss bail reform and pre-trial release conditions and how this impacts survivor safety.

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Feb 8, 2022: SJI leads an inclusive and diverse team to provide testimony on human trafficking and public safety

SJI established a team of experts to provide testimony on a non-carceral intersectional approach to preventing trafficking increases public safety for both survivors and the general public. Along with SJI directors, SJI convened with USC’s International Human Rights Clinic, Survivor Consultant Adrianna Griffith, Stephanie Richards from LLS’s Rise Clinic, and more.

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