The Prosecutors’ Role in Achieving Survivor-Centered Justice in Human Trafficking Cases

Maximizing Justice, Minimizing Harm: The Prosecutors’ Role in Achieving Survivor-Centered Justice in Human Trafficking Cases

July 21, 2022 at 1pm ET

Training hosted by AEQUITAS

“The prosecutor’s role is as a leader, serving their community by protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. Prosecutors wield wide powers of discretion and therefore are tasked with being gatekeepers to, and from, the criminal justice system. When communities develop responses to human trafficking cases, prosecutors are uniquely positioned to guide policies and practices, including how victims and survivors are treated when they do interact with the criminal justice system. Beyond, the traditional role in the courtroom, prosecutors can also shape community responses by convening members of the community, educating the public, and prioritizing operations aimed at identifying and serving the most vulnerable individuals in our communities.”