Jan 9 (Friday) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST: Gangs and Sex Trafficking in New York City • Detective Liam O’Hara, Human Trafficking Squad, Special Victims Division - Detective Bureau, New York City Police Department Gang involvement with human trafficking has been on the rise as one of the fastest growing criminal operations in New York City. Gangs have moved past violence and other criminal enterprises to often concentrate on trafficking, which is more profitable, since unlike drugs or guns that account for only one sale per item, sex trafficking victims can be sold multiple times a day. Victims of sex trafficking are often forced or coerced into silence to ensure minimum detection and maximum profit. This workshop will discuss the ongoing connection between gangs and sex trafficking in New York City, and why it is so important for social services, law enforcement, criminal justice, and so many other providers to maintain a heightened awareness, to better recognize gang involvement with trafficking and in assessing and supporting victims. Register Here for Gangs and Sex Trafficking in New York City