The Freedom Connection Conference

Schedule

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Van Metre Hall, George Mason University | Arlington, VA

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Anti-Human Trafficking Conference | UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, Community Members, and Rotarians | FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Van Metre 125-126
About this Event

The Freedom Connection Conference

MASON 360 REGISTRATION:

* YOU MUST REGISTER USING THIS LINK!*. The Eventbrite registration is not sufficient. You are asked to register on Mason360 to as part of George Mason University's campus policies. We're grateful in advance for your understanding!

The conference is geared towards university students and community volunteers and Rotarians to learn more about human trafficking, survivorship, and current issues in anti-trafficking. We’ll cover issues like labor trafficking and forced labor, the medical impacts of human trafficking, policy, legislation and research, and best practices for supporting the anti-human trafficking movement. Sessions will be facilitated by industry-leaders and lived-experience experts. This conference is great for all levels of knowledge on anti-human trafficking. The speakers and represented organizations will also have information on employment, internships, and volunteer opportunities as well as other key printed resources -- it’s a great opportunity to develop your network and meet the people doing the work!

HOSTED BY: Freedom Connection Rotaract at George Mason University; The Rotaract e-Club of District 7610; The University of Virginia Rotaract

TOPICS AND FOCUS AREAS:

  1. Understanding Human Trafficking and Community Impact
  2. Survivors' Journeys and Experiences (Challenges & Successes)
  3. Labor Trafficking & Forced Labor
  4. Medical Impacts of Human Trafficking (from the Emergency Department to Long-Term Housing)
  5. Current State of Policy, Legislation, & Research
    (*learn from experts what research NEEDS to be done, who are leaders in the field, and how policy and research overlap!)
  6. BEST PRACTICES for Awareness & Advocacy (plus how to get involved with prevention and supporting the anti-human trafficking field!)


MASON 360 REGISTRATION:

* YOU MUST REGISTER USING THIS LINK!*. The Eventbrite registration is not sufficient. You are asked to register on Mason360 to as part of George Mason University's campus policies. We're grateful in advance for your understanding!


Click this link for information on speakers, sessions, and resources.


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There will be anti-human trafficking organizations to build your network, and learn about opportunities for volunteering, internships, or job openings!


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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Understanding Human Trafficking Dynamics and Community Impact
Survivors’ Journeys & Experiences
Labor Trafficking & Forced Labor in the US & Impact Abroad
LUNCH (free, provided)
Medical Impacts of Human Trafficking (from the ER to Long-Term Housing)
Current State of Policy, Legislation, & Research
BEST PRACTICES for Awareness & Advocacy (+ how to get involved)
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Where is it happening?

Van Metre Hall, George Mason University, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, United States

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