Helsinki Commission to Explore Human Trafficking in the United States

WASHINGTON - Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Chairman of the United States Helsinki Commission, announced that the Commission will hold a hearing on the problem of human trafficking of American citizens in the United States:

EXPLOITING AMERICANS ON AMERICAN SOIL:
DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING EXPOSED
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
2237 Rayburn House Office Building

The featured panelists will be:

Panel I

Dr. Susan Orr
Associate Commissioner
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Representative of the Federal Bureau of Investigation – To be announced.

Panel II

Mr. Frank Barnaba
President & Founder
Paul & Lisa Program

Ms. Norma Hotaling
Executive Director & Founder
Standing Against Global Exploitation (SAGE) Project

Ms. Leisa B.
A survivor of domestic trafficking