Terrorists Use Atrocities To Unravel Communities and Make Recovery Difficult
The atrocities of war and armed conflict are often brutal, ranging from terror to rape and murder. For survivors, the trauma doesn’t end when the war ends, especially if their trauma is not addressed and they are not able to…
Human Trafficking: A Pathway to Hope
Abid Shamdeen (center) in a refugee camp in Serres, Greece, where he met with refugees from Iraq seeking asylum in Europe. Photo courtesy Abid Shamdeen. Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive crime, the far-reaching effects of which are difficult…
How Prosecutors Pursue Sex Traffickers and Help Victims
Sex trafficking in real life is different from sex trafficking in fiction. While the popular image is a victim forced into sex work through violence, the reality of these crimes is more complex. And prosecutors are accounting for that reality.…
NYSBA CLE Program To Discuss Sex Trafficking Allegations Against Sean Combs and Abercrombie and Fitch CEO, and Resources for Sex Trafficking Survivors
NYSBA is presenting a CLE Program on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on “Sex Trafficking in New York: How to Prosecute the Offenders and Aid the Survivors.” There are many federal and state criminal laws…
International Human Rights Experts To Discuss Justice for Sexual Violence Victims at the 2025 Presidential Summit
Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking bring tremendous anguish to victims, but laws are rarely enforced, and perpetrators are rarely punished. The New York State Bar Association will amplify efforts to support survivors and pursue justice for victims in its…
Pro Bono Volunteers Needed: Help Human Trafficking Survivors
Lawyers looking for pro bono work have many opportunities to help survivors of human trafficking. A Continuing Legal Education course presented by the New York State Bar Association detailed the immense need for volunteers to aid survivors with legal assistance…
How New York Lawyers Can Help Curb Human Trafficking
New York lawyers can help curb human trafficking in the state’s labor market by tapping into a wide range of existing laws and social services meant to help trafficking victims take back their lives.
New York State Bar Association To Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking
To commemorate January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, NYSBA is holding a CLE Program on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on “The Impact of COVID-19 On Human Trafficking In The Labor Market.
Combating Human Trafficking: NYSBA Recommendations Become Law
Few crimes in our country are as insidious and misunderstood as human trafficking.
