The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) gives survivors the right to sue facilitators that enable their trafficking — but exercising that right is far easier said than done. This workshop follows one survivor's real case against a hotel all the way from the first legal filing to a federal jury trial. Along the way, the panel unpacks what actually happens in these cases — the setbacks, the depositions, the fights over evidence, and what it looks and feels like to finally stand before a jury. They'll also be honest about what they got right, what they got wrong, and how the legal system still has a long way to go in treating survivors with the care they deserve.

Whether you're a social worker, advocate, or simply someone who wants to understand how justice for trafficking survivors can work — and where it falls short — this session will give you a real, grounded picture of what it takes to hold a facilitator accountable and offer suggestions for future cases.