Local Law Enforcement Human Trafficking Task Forces

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
(Pacific)
Bechtel Conference Center
Speaker: 
  • Lt. John Vanek,
  • Sgt. Kyle Oki,
  • Chief Deputy Antonio Parra

In 2005, California enacted its first anti-trafficking law to make human trafficking a felony in this state and assist victims in rebuilding their lives. Speakers Lt. John Vanek and Sgt Kyle Oki from the San Jose Human Trafficking Task Force, and Deputy Chief Antonio Parra from the San Francisco Human Trafficking Task Forece will speak about identifying cases and victims. They offer a unique perspective on the extent of the problem in California as well as if we are doing enough to protect and assist victims, prosecute traffickers and prevent this violation of human rights.