Illuminating Justice: Student Research Symposium on Human Trafficking

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Format: In-person at the University of Central Florida + Virtual (Zoom)

At a glance

The Illuminating Justice Student Research Symposium brings together undergraduate and graduate students to present research on human trafficking and related issues.

Hosted by the Alliance to End Human Trafficking in collaboration with Villanova University’s Center for Peace and Justice Education and the University of Central Florida’s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, the symposium creates space for informed dialogue and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Call for Papers:

Students are invited to submit proposals addressing any aspect of human trafficking, including but not limited to:

• Prevention strategies
• Policy and legal frameworks
• Survivor support and services
• Labor and sex trafficking
• Technology and exploitation
• Public health and trafficking

Submissions from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

Graduate and undergraduate students from any discipline and university are eligible to submit papers.  

Submission Details

• Deadline: September 1, 2026
• Notification: By September 13, 2026

Event Format

Participants may attend:

• In person at the University of Central Florida
• Virtually via Zoom

Why Participate

• Share your research with a national audience
• Engage with experts and peers
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to address human trafficking

Submit Your Proposal Here

Contact

For questions or additional information:
info@alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org