Jan 20 (Tuesday) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST: Human Trafficking: An Organized Criminal Activity • Opal Singleton Hendershot, President & CEO of Million Kids, Author, Instructor, Radio Host Many people are aware of the heinous nature of sex and labor trafficking that is taking place across America every day. Less well known or understood is how gangs join with cartels and organized crime to prey on naïve and innocent victims forcing them into a life of prostitution or slave labor in the U.S. During this intense three-hour session, we will explore several cases of foreign national trafficking taking place in the U.S. where the proceeds are laundered to cartels and organized crime. We will examine the impact of state laws regarding trafficking that impede investigation and prosecution and how Federal Legislation and the RICO Act can make a difference in bringing down large scale trafficking rings. We will also look at the case studies of California SB 357 and how minimizing law enforcement involvement in street solicitation can result in 2026 NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference: “Developing Safety Strategies As New Dangers Emerge” 8 All questions: Traffickingtraining@acs.nyc.gov massive increases of sex trafficking of adults as well as minors. We will look at cases of sex and labor trafficking that has been connected to illegal marijuana grows. Finally, we will discuss the power and flexibility of investigations and prosecutions when local law enforcement joins with Federal Agencies to form a Multi-Disciplinary Team that has been successful in bringing down organized criminal enterprises. To be success, these teams will include financial and corporation investigators, victim service coordinators and providers, Federal, State, and Local investigators and Law Enforcement agency as well as State, and Federal Prosecutors. Register Here for Human Trafficking: An Organized Criminal Activity