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Conference Schedule
2025
Monday, June 9th
8:00 AM

Check in / Coffee / “Artifacts of Human Trafficking” Exhibit

SMU

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Welcome and conference information

SMU

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Keynote - Data? We Don't Have Time for Data: A realistic look at law enforcement use of and need for human trafficking data

Doug Gilmer PhD, Resolved Strategies LLC

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

A Participatory Approach to Case Management: Co-Creation of Effective Anti-Trafficking Programming Based on the Self-Identified Strengths, Needs, and Priorities of Survivors

Angela Robinson PhD, University of California, Irvine
Kelsey Morgan PhD, EverFree

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

10:30 AM

Networking Coffee Break

SMU

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Combating Forced Labor: Innovative Data Solutions for Risk Assessments

Jill DeWitt, Moodys
Valerie Cho, Moodys

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM

The Data-Science (and People-Science) of Designing Community-Based Strategies to End & Prevent Human Trafficking

Ashleigh S. Chapman JD, Founder, Engage Together

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

SMU Catering

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Reclaiming Data to Transform Anti-Trafficking Systems

Laura Hackney, AnnieCannons

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Innovation Highlight - Human Trafficking and Disability

Elizabeth Bowman PhD, Gallaudet University

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

1:45 PM

Breakout Session A

SMU

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Breakout Session B

SMU

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

3:15 PM

Networking Snack Break

SMU

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Opportunity to visit Bush Presidential Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, June 10th
8:00 AM

Check in / Coffee / “Artifacts of Human Trafficking” Exhibit

SMU

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Scaling Survivor Restoration through Data Science

Marc Mace, International Justice Mission

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Can Machine Learning Prevent Human Trafficking? Using Data and Technology to Tailor Policies and Programs Toward Vulnerable Populations in Your Community

Kristen Hubbell, Prevention Now

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Law Enforcement's Response to Child Sex Trafficking: Fostering Collaborative Response and Implications for North Texas

Jennifer O'Brien PhD, University of Texas at Arlington
Kathleen Preble PhD, University of Texas at Arlington

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Networking Coffee Break

SMU

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

Measuring the Magnitude and Traits of Local Consumer Demand for Sex Trafficking

Michael D. Shively, Street Grace

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

CSEY Data Advocacy: Reducing Harm through Data - CSEY Survivors

Maria Barquin Sommers, BCFS Health and Human Services Human Trafficking Interdiction Division Common Thread
Brianna Armstrong, BCFS Health and Human Services Human Trafficking Interdiction Division Common Thread

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM

Innovation Highlight - Collaborating to create the City of Dallas Human Trafficking Awareness Dashboard

Bianca Davis, New Friends New Life

11:45 AM - 11:50 AM

11:50 AM

Networking Lunch

SMU Catering

11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Breakout Session C

SMU

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

1:45 PM

Breakout Session D

SMU

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Closing Session / Grab-and-Go Snacks

SMU

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

Opportunity to visit Bush Presidential Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM