Sexual abuse and human trafficking do not occur in a vacuum—they are often enabled, ignored, or even facilitated by powerful institutions. Survivors deserve justice not only from the individuals who directly harmed them but also from the corporations, organizations, and industries that allowed the abuse to happen. This session explores the role of the civil justice system in holding third-party enablers accountable and securing meaningful compensation for survivors. Through a combination of legal strategies and survivor-centered advocacy, civil litigation can expose systemic failures and force change within institutions such as hotels, churches, schools, juvenile detention centers, and more. Speakers will examine legal pathways including negligence, Title IX, and federal and state trafficking statutes like the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and Section 2255. The hospitality industry, in particular, will be spotlighted as a critical case study—highlighting how certain hotel chains have become trafficking hotspots by consistently ignoring signs of exploitation while profiting from ongoing abuse. Panelists will share lessons from ongoing and resolved litigation efforts against industry players, including Motel 6. The session will also address real-world challenges survivors face in accessing justice—from ongoing trauma to housing insecurity and lack of support services—and how lawyers and advocates can meet survivors where they are with trauma-informed practices. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of: • How civil claims can provide financial relief and restore agency to survivors • The legal tools available to pursue justice against institutional actors • Strategies for building strong, survivor-centered cases, and overcoming procedural and emotional hurdles By shifting the focus beyond individual abusers to systemic accountability, civil litigation can serve as a powerful tool to dismantle the conditions that allow sexual abuse and trafficking to persist—and to empower survivors to reclaim their future.