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Legal Strategies to Foster Global Accountability in Prosecuting Human Trafficking

Legal Strategies to Foster Global Accountability in Prosecuting Human Trafficking

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Assistant Professor Tiffany Williams Brewer from Howard University presented her work, Legal Strategies to Foster Global Accountability in Prosecuting Human Trafficking. The paper examines human trafficking as modern slavery, highlighting its disproportionate impact on Black women and girls. Brewer advocates for stronger global legal mechanisms, urging the ICC to take a more active role in prosecution. She addresses inconsistencies in anti-trafficking laws, challenges in international cooperation, and the need for a victim-centered approach to ensure justice and restitution.

Presenter

Tiffany Williams Brewer is an Assistant Professor of Law, former New Jersey Administrative Law Judge, and legal educator with over 20 years of experience. She has held high-profile roles, including Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chair of the NJ State Commission of Investigation. An international lecturer and advocate, she trains in legal writing and trial advocacy. Beyond law, she is a pastor and founder of the Esther Project & Institute, promoting women’s advancement. She remains an active leader in the American Bar Association and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Workshop Date

2-19-2025

Keywords

Human Trafficking, International Criminal Court (ICC), Accountability, Prosecution, Victim-Centered Approach

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Human Rights Law | International Law

Legal Strategies to Foster Global Accountability in Prosecuting Human Trafficking

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