Tackling Human Trafficking in Europe:
Prevention, Protection, Prosecution

Key Speakers

	Monica den Boer, Academic Dean of the Police Academy of the Netherlands, Apeldoorn; Professor in Comparative Public Administration, Police Academy Chair, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
	Petya Nestorova, Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA and Committee of the Parties)
	Adrian Petrescu, Head of Monitoring, Evaluation of Victims and Coordination Unit, National Agency against Trafficking of Persons, Ministry of Administration and Interior, Romania
	Irina Todorova, Coordinator of the Prevention and Protection Programme
	Fadela Novak-Irons, Policy Officer, UNHCR Bureau for Europe
	Sheila Taylor, Chair, National Working Group for Sexually Exploited Children and Young People, UK
	Neil MacBride, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
	Annette Groth, Rapporteur, "Trafficking of migrant workers for Forces Labour", Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Council of Europe, Member of German Parliament

Human trafficking is an increasingly disturbing phenomenon in Europe with terrible consequences for victims, the majority of whom are forced into prostitution, street crime, domestic servitude and other forms of labour exploitation. The International Labour Organization estimates that there are approximately 880,000 victims of forced labour, including forced sexual exploitation, within the EU. The most vulnerable members of society are targeted with women and girls making up nearly 80% of the victims and three-quarters trafficked for sexual exploitation. As well as devastating the lives of individuals, this crime has far-reaching implications for the social, economic and organisational fabric of every affected community in Europe.

Around one million children are trafficked worldwide and there is growing concern that the global economic crisis may further increase child vulnerability to trafficking. Actions to prevent human trafficking do not need to be costly. Recently, several reports have highlighted the urgent need to raise public awareness of trafficking, improve training in order to better identify victims, and develop better co-operation and multi-agency working - all are critical in the fight against trafficking. There needs to be a clear focus on prevention, prosecution of traffickers, and protection of and assistance to victims.

At an EU level, there are two tools to act as guidance; the EU Directive 2011/36 about to come into force in all Member States, which lays down provisions to prevent trafficking, protect victims and prosecute traffickers. Furthermore, the recently adopted EU Strategy towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings 2012-2016 (June 2012) sets out concrete and practical measures to be implemented over the next five years placing victims at the forefront.

In order to encourage greater political will, facilitate policy discussion and explore comprehensive and integrated solutions to fighting the 'hidden' crime of human trafficking, Public Policy Exchange welcomes the participation of all key partners, responsible authorities and stakeholders. The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate.

Delegates will:

• Discuss current policy initiatives and priorities of the EU in the field of adult and child trafficking
• Learn from existing partnership and multi-agency frameworks at EU, national and local levels
• Raise awareness of the various dimensions of human trafficking and participate in the creation of integrated victim-centred initiatives
• Share best practices and establish recommendations for future actions at policy and practical levels

Programme

Who Should Attend?

• Police Service and Police Authorities
• Interpol
• Missing Persons Units
• Diplomatic Missions
• EU Officials
• Border Agency Staff
• Visa and Consular Sections in National Administrations
• Port and Airport Authorities
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Travel and Transportation Industry
• Licensing Enforcement Officers
• Housing Officials
• Children and Youth Services
• Social Services
• Public Health Practitioners
• Asylum and Refugee Groups
• Rape and Sexual Assault Services
• Domestic Violence Co-ordinators
• Victim Support Workers
• Crime Reduction Partnerships
• Alcohol and Drug Action Teams
• Victim Support Organisations
• Local, Regional and National Authorities
• Local Authority Officers and Councillors
• Governmental Departments and Agencies
• School Authorities and Local Education Welfare Authorities
• Workers and Employers Confederations
• Beer, Pub and Club Industry
• Licensed Entertainment Industry and Private Sector Organisations
• Media Organisations
• Academics and Research Institutes
• Migration Organisations
• Social Fraud Investigators
• Financial Investigators
• Criminal Justice Specialists
• Judges and Magistrates
• Legal Professionals
• Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences
• Faith Groups
• Equality and Human Rights Practitioners
• NGOs