Human Trafficking & Exploitation Symposium
Policies, Prevention and Procedures
The 2024 Human Trafficking and Exploitation Symposium at Weber State University addressed human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, such as sextortion and internet grooming. It highlighted risk factors for victimization, prevention strategies and reporting processes. Community partners were available on site to support attendees and share resources. The symposium raised awareness and brought together community stakeholders to invoke change around human trafficking and sexploitation in the state of Utah.
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Check back later for information regarding the 2025 symposium.
2024 Speakers
Susan Madsen, Ph.D.
Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership, Utah State Unviersity and Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project
Kaytlin Beckett, J.D.
SECURE Section Director and Assistant Attorney General, Utah Attorney General's Office
Noora Chingaliyeva, MSW
Victim Services Coordinator, Utah Attorney General's Office
Detective Dustin Stewart
Internet Crimes Against Children at the Weber County Sheriff's Office
Corporal Jose Leon
Special Victims Unit at the Weber County Sheriff's Office
Anna Kosloski, Ph.D.
Department Chair of the College of Public Service, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Sergeant Molly McDade
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Miiko Anderson, J.D.
Attorney Adviser, AEquitas
Rebecca Bender, MBS
CEO & Founder Rebecca Bender Initiative and Elevate Academy
Sarah Chau
Outreach and Education Coordinator, Asian Association of Utah
Anthony Paco, MBA
Program Coordinator and Survivor Leader, Asian Association of Utah
Debra Rush, MPA
Co-Founder and CEO, Breaking the Chains
Sponsors and Partners
WSU Sponsors
Academic Affairs
College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology
College of Science
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department of Child & Family Studies
Department of Psychological Science
Division of Online & Continuing Education
Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions
John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics
Stewart Library
Student Access & Success
Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities
Community Partners
NUTIC (Northern Utah Trafficking Intervention Coalition)
Weber County Sheriff's Office