Polaris Project presents on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Issues at the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)’s Annual Research and Evaluation conference.  Bradley Myles, Polaris Project’s Deputy Director, speaks on a research panel that addresses issues of child sex trafficking and CSEC. 

Polaris Project launches a 12 week Job Training and Job Readiness Program for survivors of human trafficking in Washington, DC. We have collaborated with professionals in different fields to teach classes such as: computer skills, resume building, interview skills and other interpersonal skills that are essential. This program is being provided in partnership with Sasha Bruce Youthworks. Sasha Bruce Youthworks is teaching skills based on conflict resolution, decisions making, and problem solving. The program equips survivors with skills that will empower them and create better possibilities for their future.

Polaris Project presents at a U.S. State Department sponsored event entitled the “Profits from Pimping.”  The event takes place at the Hudson Institute. Bradley Myles, Polaris Project’s Deputy Director, speaks on a morning panel providing an overview of the types of sex trafficking networks that exist in the Washington, DC area.