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Study the issues. Be a voice.
Make a difference.
Welcome to the GCWJ! We encourage all communities to explore the issues surrounding human trafficking, victim rights, family violence, trauma, evidence-based practices, action research, and more. This is a space where we can study the issues and use our voices to make a difference locally, nationally and globally. Read More
Dr. Sandra Morgan
Director, Global Center For Women & Justice
The Reality of Modern Day Slavery
Local
415 victims assisted; 169 human trafficking convictions ¹
National
1649 victims identified in federal criminal cases; 171 government initiated human trafficking cases ²
Global
24.9 million in forced labor, 15.4 million in forced marriage, and 1 in 4 victims are children ³
Our Work
As an academic center, GCWJ is committed to developing educational resources to promote best practices and data-driven decision-making and serving our community as a clearinghouse for information on women’s issues in a multidisciplinary approach.
Our Mission
The Global Center for Women and Justice exists to advance the global status of women, children, at-risk and vulnerable populations and end human trafficking through research, education, advocacy, collaboration, and hope.