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College Conference Invites Public For Human Trafficking Awareness

DAVIE (CBSMiami) --  Broward College in Davie is inviting the public to become more aware of human trafficking in Florida and in the rest of the world, through a conference Thursday.

The  free, day-long conference is being held in recognition of National Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

"Human Trafficking: Exposing the Crisis, Devising Strategies and Solutions,"will lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Broward College's Bailey Hall.

Speakers attending the event include U.S. Representative Ted Deutch, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (by video), Broward County Sheriff's Office, and many more.

"This conference will educate and engage community leaders, Broward College students and faculty, law enforcement professionals, and members of the community at-large by discussing issues and increasing awareness of a problem that is rampant in Florida, the United States, and around the world," said Gregory A. Haile, Esq., general counsel and vice president for public policy and government affairs for Broward College.

Registration is required to attend the event. 

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