Computational Approaches to Fight Human Trafficking using Python (Hands-On Workshop)

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In this hands-on workshop, we will explore potential applications of computational techniques to understand and prevent human trafficking.
12:30 Overview
12:35 Talks
13:10 Group Activity: Test Hypotheses using Tools in Python
Talks
Yuliya Zabyelina "International Framework for Action against Human Trafficking"
Eric Schles "Combating Human Trafficking with Data"
Aida Shoydokova "Understanding Human Trafficking Trends from News Media and Court Cases"
Profiles
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<A HREF="https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/yuliya-zabyelina" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yuliya Zabyelina</A> is an Assistant Professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, specializing in organized crime.
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericschles/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eric Schles</A> is a Data Scientist at Elucd and Researcher at NYU, previously with the Manhattan DA's Human Trafficking Response Unit.
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-shoydokova-21aa8412/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aida Shoydokova</A> is a Data Scientist at American Express, mining social media and websites to track fraud.
Acknowledgments
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Thanks to Alena, Tamika of Civic Hall for providing the venue. Thanks to Reshama, Tonia, Samantha of NYC PyLadies for co-hosting our event. 
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