Criminal Justice Conversations: The Reality of Human Trafficking

Criminal Justice Conversations is a speaker series organized through ECC’s Criminal Justice Department to bring the campus and community together for informative discussions on real-world issues in criminal justice.

Human trafficking is a complex and often hidden crime that affects people across communities, industries, and borders. This event will provide you with a clear understanding of how trafficking cases are handled within the justice system.

What You’ll Learn:

• The different forms human trafficking can take
• Why trafficking is often difficult to identify
• How cases are reported and investigated
• What prosecution looks like in real-world cases

Featured Speakers:
Christine Bayer, Brian Polkington, and Gregory Spayth from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office will share insights from their professional experience working on trafficking cases.

Event Details:

• Open to students and the campus community
• Attend in person or via Zoom

Join us for an informative and engaging conversation about how human trafficking cases move through the justice system.

Zoom Meeting ID: 952 9674 4128 Passcode: 122803

Event last updated at 9:38 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026.