Description of Training: The Internet exploded with incidences of child sex trafficking, and Craigslist and Backpage were super-spreaders of this epidemic. Erik Bauer, the attorney who spearheaded the successful fight against Backpage, together with attorney Susanna Southworth, explain the battle against Backpage and their current ground-breaking efforts to hold Craigslist accountable for the harm suffered by so many children trafficked on their website. Erik and Susanna will detail the evolution of child sex marketing and the nation-wide struggle to curtail it. They will explain the challenges to the justice system and their efforts to combat child sex trafficking, as well as expose the likely dangers moving forward.
Erick's legal battle against Backpage.com was featured in the documentary film, "I am Jane Doe". As part of this training, the first 100 registrants will receive a link to watch the film prior to Erik's presentation. From the movie's website: "I AM JANE DOE" is a gut-wrenching human story and fresh look and a social and legal issue that affects every community in America. Called “a gripping legal thriller” (Esquire); “a powerful call to action” (The Los Angeles Times); “viscerally emotional” (The Washington Post), I AM JANE DOE chronicles the epic battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters, victims of sex trafficking on Backpage.com, the classified advertising website that for years was part of the iconic Village Voice. Reminiscent of Erin Brockovich and Karen Silkwood, these mothers have stood up on behalf of thousands of other mothers, fighting back and refusing to take no for an answer. The documentary follows the journey for three young girls and their mothers in real time as they run headlong into a collision course not only with Backapage.com but with judges, special interest groups and Section 230- of the Communications Decency Act.. The voices of these mothers and their children, amplified by I AM JANE DOE, has helped to catalyze legislation which passed overwhelming in the House and Senate and was signed by the President on April 11, 2018"
Participant Registration and Cost:
There is no cost to attend. Please click on the registration button above to register. The link to the movie will be sent ou by November 30, 2020 A webinar link will be emailed to attendees the day prior to the training.
Location: Online
Date: December 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Cost: None
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend please notify us as soon as possible. Contact information is below.