Human Trafficking

Catalog description

The course will examine human trafficking in the United States. Topics include: the basics of New York State and the Federal Sex and Labor Trafficking Statutes, the history of New York State’s specialized Human Trafficking Courts, and the victim-defendant relationship. Students will learn about trafficking related policy movements, legislative changes, and post-conviction relief and immigration remedies for trafficking survivors. Students will hear from a diverse array of human trafficking practitioners such as, a Human Trafficking Court Judge, Human Trafficking District Attorney, Defense Attorney, Immigration attorney, and service provider organizations. Students may intern with the Public Advocacy Center (PAC) trafficking related organizations.