Human Trafficking

HUMAN TRAFFICKING:
Whose Business Is It?
The Travel Industry’s Role in Ending Modern-Day Slavery
 

DATE
Saturday, April 6, 2013

TIME
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

LOCATION
D’Angelo Center, Room 416
Queens Campus
St. John’s University

WHY?
Slavery is one of the most egregious violations of human dignity. Human trafficking is the means of enslaving millions of men, women, and children each year for labor, sex, or other forms of exploitation. This conference explores the relationship between the travel industry, travel, and travelers to raise awareness of this serious issue and to call all people to work to end human trafficking.

KEYNOTE PRESENTER
Sandi D. Mitchell was the technology training and knowledge manager at Sabre Holdings, whose businesses include TRAVELOCITY. Sabre Holdings sponsors Passport to Freedom, a travel industry initiative that combats child sex trafficking and human slavery through education, advocacy, and survivor support.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Topics include: When Business Takes The Lead; The Code, ECPAT USA: Initiatives That Matter; What Smart Travelers Know; The Cultural Environment that Creates Demand; and Trafficking Through the DA’s Eyes

SEE SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM FOR THE DAY

SEE FULL LIST OF PRESENTERS AND FACILITATORS

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Suggested donations: $20.00; Students—$5.00 (scholarships available). Coffee and box lunch are included.

Complete the form and fax to: (718) 990-1901 or email to vccs@stjohns.edu to register. Directions visit www.stjohns.edu/directions.

Registration extended to April 3, space permitting

Sponsored by: The New York Coalition of Religious Congregations-Stop Human Trafficking, LifeWayNetwork, The Vincentian Center for Church and Society, the Ladies of Charity, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs of St. John’s University.