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2006 Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation National Seminar

Dates: September 18, 2006 to September 20, 2006

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Event Details

2006 Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation National Seminar

Presented by the: American Prosecutors Research Institute & Law Enforcement Instructors Alliance
(http://wwwteachcops.com/)
*This course is specifically designed for Prosecutors, Victim Service Professionals, and Law Enforcement *
**We Strive to Provide the Best Quality Instruction in the United States. Come See for Yourself Why Some of the Most Respected and Innovative Agencies in North America, including the United States Department of Justice, Cook County State’s Attorney, Clark County District Attorney, Illinois Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Send Their Personnel to our Training Seminars.**

Special Guest Speaker 
Sharon Cooper, M.D., FAAP
Learn from one the foremost experts in the country on how the normalization of sexual exploitation is poisoning our society. CLE Credits (including ethics credit) have been applied for through the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education.

AGENDA
  
Normalization of Sexual Exploitation in Our Society
Dr. Sharon W. Cooper, M.D., FAAP
University of North Carolina
Learn how the normalization of sexual exploitation is conditioning our society to believe prostitution is socially acceptable. This will be a far-reaching presentation that will cover the broad spectrum of issues from family prostitution, medical complications from prostitution, to how rap music is poisoning our youth. Come hear from one of the country’s foremost experts on this topic. This is truly an eye opening presentation that will leave you thinking how our society has reached this point, and why nobody is speaking out about this phenomenon. Sharon is a forensic Pediatrician and an adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina.  She is an expert witness in Developmental Pediatrics and provides training for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and the United States Military. 

Prosecution of Domestic Traffickers
Erica MacDonald, Assistant United States Attorney
Chris Wilton - Assistant United States Attorney
Minneapolis United States Attorneys Office
Come hear what it takes to prosecute a trafficking case. Learn what makes task forces work, the investigation process, victim/witness issues and the advantages/disadvantages of going federal. Assistant United States Attorney’s MacDonald and Wilton will teach you what it takes to prosecute a trafficking case, what statutes can be used against suspects, and what it takes to get your case prosecuted successfully.  Erica will focus on interstate child prostitution while Chris will cover gangs involved in sex trafficking. Numerous recent case examples will be used to stress the critical points. Both are experienced prosecutors who are currently prosecuting cases in the Minnesota US Attorney's Office.

Juvenile Prostitution: The Hidden Truth
Dr. Lois Lee, Founder, Children Of the Night
Some techniques for preparing witnesses for trial work well, but juvenile victims are a sub-culture unto themselves. Learn why some are cooperative victims and why some are not. Hear a social psychological analysis of strategies used by pimps to manipulate women and young girls to participate in prostitution. Learn how to empower the victim, and prepare her and the jury on what they are about to go through. Lois is a nationally recognized expert and has testified in numerous federal and state prosecutions. Her published study, “The Pimp and His Game† has been relied on by vice officers, district attorneys and U.S. Attorneys nationwide as a guide for the treatment of child prostitutes, jury education, and the prosecution of vicious pimps. Lois has earned both a PhD and a Jurist Doctorate Degree. She has been featured on 60 Minutes, and her life and work has been portrayed in a CBS Movie of the Week entitled “Children of the Night.†  

Underworld of Prostitution
Victor Vigna, Detective Sergeant
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
This course will cover all the aspects of prostitution. In this session you will learn pimp / prostitute rules and regulations, how to investigate prostitution related thefts, drug induced “Trick Rolls†, and the effects of HIV and prostitution. This is a totally comprehensive course on how to effectively deal with prostitution. Vic has over 10 years of vice experience as a detective and supervisor.  Vic has instructed at the FBI Academy and is a national expert on prostitution.

Child Exploitation and Obscenity
Sherri A. Stephan, AUSA
Trial Attorney - Department of Justice Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
This presentation will take a close look at the Innocence Lost project and the need for cooperation between federal and state prosecutors to combat human traffickers. Learn new prosecution strategies and a frank discussion on whether or not to prosecute adult prostitutes who work for the targeted group. Sherri is the current program manager for the Innocence Lost project and assists in the prosecuting of cases nationwide involving the exploitation of children and obscenity offenses. Sherri was a First Assistant District Attorney in Pennsylvania before joining the Department of Justice.

Developing and Organizing a Major Conspiracy Prosecution
Joseph Delia, Lieutenant
Maryland Heights, Missouri Police Department
Learn how Joe turned an ordinary traffic stop into the federal prosecution of the “Evans Family† national prostitution ring. This was the largest juvenile prostitution ring ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Learn how the use of link analysis, chronologies, analytical charting, medical records, and the federal grand jury system proved to be invaluable tools for the US Attorney's Office. Joe's experience includes 10 years assigned to IRS and DEA task forces.  He is also a supervisor with the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad.  In 2000, Joe received the NAPO "TOP COP"  Award and the United States Attorney General's Award for his work on the Evans case.

Working With Victims of Sexual Exploitation
Rachel Lloyd, Founder, Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
This course will assist participants in understanding the impact of sexual exploitation on children. You will also learn how to ensure that prosecutions of pimps, traffickers and “johns† are victim centered. Ms. Lloyd will assist participants in recognizing harmful stereotypes, correcting misconceptions about “types† of victims, and identifying services for victims. Rachel received the 2006 Reebok International Human Rights Award and has been featured in the Washington Post, MSNBC, and ABC News.  

Organized Crime and Trafficking of Women
Detective Keith Haight
Los Angeles Police Department
Learn the fastest growing trend in prostitution, trafficking women for the purpose of prostitution. This is a multi billion dollar a year business that is spreading throughout the country at an alarming rate. Learn proven techniques and undercover methods for conducting investigations into organized crime prostitution operations. Learn how and why Russian, Chinese, Hispanic, and other immigrants are smuggled into this country for the purpose of prostitution. Keith is a thirty-one year veteran of the LAPD with over twenty years of vice experience. He is a current supervisor in the Organized Crime and Vice Division.  .  
    
               
Conference Schedule

Monday, September 18, 2006
7:30am - 8:30am
Check In

8:30a - 12:00pm
Family Prostitution (Dr. Cooper)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch on your own

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Underworld of Prostitution (Sgt. Vigna)
                               
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
8:00am - 10:00pm
Innocence Lost (AUSA Sherri Stephan)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Pimp & His Game (Dr. Lois Lee)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch on your own

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Victims of Sexual Exploitation (Rachel Lloyd)

2:30pm - 5:00 pm
Evans Family Case Study (Lt. Delia)

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
8:00am - 12:00pm
Prosecution of Domestic Traffickers
(AUSA's Erica MacDonald and Chris Wilton) 

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch on your own

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Organized Crime (Detective Keith Haight)  

General Information About the Conference
American Prosecutors Research Institute and Law Enforcement Instructors Alliance are proud to present the 2006 Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation National Conference. The conference is open to all Prosecutors, Victim Service Professionals and Law Enforcement Officers. All the speakers are recognized experts in their fields.

Special Recommendation
Law Enforcement Instructors Alliance and the American Prosecutors Research Institute strongly suggests that you make your reservations for this conference early. Last year nearly 300 attendees attended. Don’t delay; this is one conference you do not want to miss!!!

Conference Site and Hotel Accommodations
The three-day conference will be held at the beautiful Monte Carlo Resort and Casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel is a short 10-minute drive from McCarren International Airport. Transportation from the airport to the hotel is readily available by taxi or shuttle service.                                                                         

Hotel Accommodations
Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
3700 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV
1 888 529 4828
http://www.montecarlo.com/

Participants will receive the special room rate of $99.00-$119.00 per night. When making reservations you will need to inform the reservations department that you are guests of Law Enforcement Instructors Alliance (use code XLEIA) to receive the discounted rate. You must make your reservations prior to August 18, 2006 to receive this special room rate.

Registration
Pre-registration is strongly recommended because space availability is limited.  Participants will receive a confirmation letter upon receipt of registration.

Tuition for the Conference
Payment before 9/18/06: $355.00
Regular rate: $395.00

If payment is not made by the start of the conference you will be charged the full rate of $395.00.  Special group discounts are available. Please call for further details 

Registering for the Conference: 
1. Complete the registration form (additional registration forms are available on the website) and mail it to:

Law Enforcement Instructors Alliance
P.O. Box 1012
Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043

2.  Register by fax:
Fax: (636) 527-3838 

If you have questions:
1. Call (314) 768-2216  
2. Go online www.teachcops.com
3. E-mail: LEIA@teachcops.com