Understanding Human Trafficking for Writers

Research & Forensics
2013
Featuring Mike Brieba

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Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood crimes, both in life and on the page. Drawing on firsthand experience as a police officer, Mike Brieba explains how trafficking cases actually unfold, what warning signs investigators look for, and where fiction often goes wrong. This session guides writers in approaching the subject with accuracy, responsibility, and respect for victims.

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