Education

Instructor(s): Andrew Haden, Alessandra Serano

2 credit(s), Letter Graded

Concentration(s): Children's Rights (JD), Criminal Litigation (JD), Criminal Law (LLMC), Criminal Law (LLMG), Criminal Law (MSLS)

Increased globalization and the internet have brought instances of human trafficking and child exploitation to unprecedented levels. As a result, the criminal justice system stands at a historic crossroad. We will review and discuss the various Title 18 crimes associated with human trafficking and child exploitation, accompanied by the relevant case law. We will also review the various methods of proof used by prosecutors to combat these crimes. This course will involve a written exam at the end of the semester designed to evaluate the student's understanding of the law and the challenges that are encountered during the investigation and prosecution of a human trafficking case.

USD Law students work with CAI professional staff on state and federal legislative or regulatory advocacy, impact litigation, research or public education projects. CAI is always working on CSEC related issues and the Policy Clinic provides an opportunity for interested law students to work on projects related to this topic.

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After completing this training, participants will understand what fuels the human trafficking industry which has become the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world and will be able to recognize the tactics that traffickers use to lure their victims with prevention as the ultimate goal.

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This free online training will educate participants on the impact of trauma on the brain and provide tools and tips on how to effectively work with clients who are victims of trauma without re-traumatizing them. This training is open to everyone but is tailored to attorneys and social service providers working with trauma victims and survivors. We suggest this training for our pro bono attorney and volunteer network and others working in the anti-trafficking field.

This free online training will educate participants on the impact of working with trauma victims. Come learn how to identify and respond to vicarious trauma and how to practice self-care.  This training is open to everyone but is tailored to attorneys and social services providers working with trauma victims and survivors. We suggest this training for our pro bono attorney and volunteer network and others working in the anti-trafficking field.

This free online training will discuss why it is also essential to consider the socio-cultural context of where the trauma(s) occurred and the dynamics of the justice system where the case is being considered. This training is open to everyone but is tailored to attorneys and social services providers working with trauma victims and survivors. We suggest this training for our pro bono attorney and volunteer network and others working in the anti-trafficking field.

This free online training is open to anyone interested in learning more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting victims and survivors of human trafficking. It will discuss the risk factors and vulnerabilities that will likely lead to an increase in the number of victims, the increased risk of regressive crisis and re-exploitation of survivors, Free to Thrive's response and what community members can do to help.

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