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A shift in law enforcement priorities in Washington state is uncovering a dark world of sex trafficking and exposing employers to new risks. An unexpected number of employees are engaged in crimes including sex trafficking, soliciting prostitution, and sexual exploitation. In addition, these employees are often exposing their employers to serious risk by using their employers time, property, and resources to commit these crimes.
*2pm is a peak time for soliciting online
*13% of calls to solicit sex originate from businesses
*22% of sex buyers report buying sex while traveling for business
Pimps are also using the properties, products, and services of companies to exploit young people. Hotels, condominiums, websites, technology, transportation services, and more are being exposed to risk by this crime.
This CLE is designed for attorneys who advise employers and plaintiffs attorneys.
Attendees will obtain the latest information about sex trafficking as well as knowledge (a) to advise employers about risk exposure and (b) recommend policies and best practices to mitigate risks.
Speakers include:
Valiant Richey, King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office. Val is the Sr. Deputy prosecuting attorney on sexual exploitation crimes.
John Lapham, General Counsel, Rover.com. John has led efforts at Rover to implement policy change.
Mike Pfau, Partner, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala. Mikes firm is suing Backpage.com on behalf of trafficking victims.
Sandip Soli, External Counsel, Washington Hospitality Association. Sandip has advised the lodging industry on risk mitigation and helped to create statewide best practices for lodging.
Mar Brettmann, PhD, Executive Director, BEST. Mar has convened employers across the US to create robust best practices and training to mitigate risks associated with human trafficking.
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LocationRover (View)
2101 4th Avenue #400
Seattle, WA 98121
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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