University Calendar

2023 Legislative Breakfast: Addressing Human Trafficking in New Jersey, Law Policy, and Practice

When: Friday February 3rd, 2023, 8:30am-12:30pm EST
Where: School of Communications and Media, Presentation Hall
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legislative-breakfast-human-trafficking-law-policy-and-practice-in-nj-tickets-496171330807

The goals of the breakfast include raising awareness and understanding of the issue of human trafficking and fostering collaboration across New Jersey on the development of legislation and policies to address human trafficking. RSVP here if you plan to attend.

DISCUSSION:

Law and Policy 

This panel will provide participants with an understanding of current laws and policies addressing human trafficking in New Jersey. Panelists will include NJ elected officials and law practitioners.

Implications of Law and Policy on Survivors of Human Trafficking 

This panel will explore the impact of laws and policies on the lives of survivors of human trafficking. Gaps in law and policy will be discussed and suggestions for future action will be provided. Panelists will include service providers and advocates with lived experience.

Co-Sponsors:

• Montclair State University:
• Global Center on Human Trafficking
• Justice Studies Department
• Political Science and Law Department
• Pre-Law Program
• Social Work and Child Advocacy Department
• Covenant House - New Jersey
• Family Service League/SAVE of Essex County
• Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
• New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT)
• Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)

Parking is available at the Red Hawk Parking Deck located on College Ave within the campus, for a fee ($2/hr). Additional parking may be available in PaybyPhone for $1/hr.

* We advise all attendees to show up at least 15 minutes ahead of time to allow time to park and walk to the School of Communications and Media where the event is being held.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Questions or Concerns? Email Christabelle at robinsonchr@montclair.edu