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The work of the Center for Forensic Investigation of Trafficking in Persons is having an impact across the globe.

The University of New Haven has numerous faculty members, many with experience in some form of anti-human trafficking research and activity, state-of-the-art forensic science laboratories, and advanced computer science machine learning initiatives to develop analytic tools related to human trafficking and related crimes. Widespread dissemination of ever-current findings to both academic and practitioner communities is vitally important to enhancing anti-human trafficking efforts and the CFITP will redouble its efforts in this area.

Publications Authored by Center Faculty and Collaborators

Academic research has been a constant key objective of CFITP. Under a National Institute of Justice grant, a Best Practice Guide was created to address the use of Biometrics and Forensic Science disciplines to combat human trafficking. Several peer-reviewed publications were obtained by faculty including articles on the use of DNA Forensic Analysis as an effective investigative tool in human trafficking cases and overcoming human trafficking via operations research and analytics.

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Assessment and Investigative Projects

Governor’s Task Force on Justice for Abused Children: DMST and MDT Committees Prof

• Palmbach is a general member and Chair of Training Sub-Committee
• CT Department of Children and Families/New Haven Police Department/ University of New Haven Human Trafficking Capacity Building Partnership
• Professor Palmbach and Dr. Moynihan are projects managers for this program.
• Included support with computer based investigations and provided full time analytic staffing to assist with investigations.

Trafficking in Persons Assessment and Investigative Team: Physical Evidence – DNA Collection Team Member

• Conducted in Costa Rica, August 2013
• In conjunction with Global Sentry Group (NGO)

Trafficking in Persons Assessment and Investigative Team: Physical Evidence – DNA Collection Team Member

• Conducted in Nepal, September 2013
• In conjunction with Global Sentry Group, and Tiny Hands International - Nepal (NGO’s)

Investigative Assistance and Training to Undisclosed Police Agency in Pennsylvania

• Worked with investigative personnel on DNA collection methods for human trafficking investigations. In addition established an online data collection system and basic database and provided analytic staff to assist with online investigations.

Conferences / Training Programs Hosted by Center

• July 15-16, 2016: "The Road Less Traveled: Trafficked Persons in the Shadows", Hosted and held at University of New Haven.
• June 24, 2106: "Sex Trafficking in Our Schools" in conjunction with Connecticut State Police, law enforcement training specifically designed for School resource Officers.
• January 2016: Provided Training to members of US Attorney’s Office Task Force on Human Trafficking, New Haven CT, focused on use of analytic tools and online investigations.
• December 2015: Hosted training for newly appointed members of the US Attorney’s Office Task Force on Human Trafficking, held at Orange Campus.
• July 2015: Hosted training at Orange Campus, "Advanced Human Trafficking Investigation Training", provided to law enforcement and DCF investigators, instructed by staff of Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute.

Training Programs

• December 2015
  Judicial Police (OIJ) Training Seminar, San Jose, CR
  Using Analytics to Assist in Human Trafficking Investigations
• November 2015
  Together Lets Stop Traffick – Great Summit, CA
  Utilizing Biometrics in Human Trafficking Case Work
• November 2015
  Grace Farms Justice Initiative, CT
  Law Enforcement Strategies Workshop – Analytics
• July 2014
  Poland National: Police Headquarters
  Using DNA Analysis to Assist with Investigations of Human Trafficking

Professional Lectures

• March – 2016
  National Missing Persons Conference – Sponsored by CUE
  Use of Biometrics to Aid in Missing Person Cases
• April – 2016
  Western New England University
  Applications of Forensic Science for Human Trafficking Cases
• April – 2016
  Lecture – Penn State Harrisburg Campus
  Utilizing Biometrics and DNA in the Battle Against Human Trafficking
• August - 2015
  International Police Executive Symposium, Thailand
  Use of DNA to Combat Human Trafficking
• October - 2014
  International Symposium on Human Identification
  Fighting Trafficking in Persons with the Aid of DNA Technologies
• September – 2014
  Global Identity Summit
  Rapid DNA Panel – Using Rapid DNA for TIP Investigations
• May – 2014
  Bode Corp.: Annual DNA Technical Workshop
  Human Trafficking: A Global Problem
• September – 2013
  Presentation to Attorney General Of Nepal and Prosecutors
  Value of Forensic Science in cases Involving Human Trafficking
• April – 2013
  University of Verona, Italy
  Combating Human Trafficking with Science and Medicine

Other Activities

• Connecticut Trafficking in Persons Council
  Dr. Gaboury has been a member since 2006, representing Social Justice and Human Rights Issues
• Journal of Human Trafficking
  New to Routledge in 2015
  Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member
• Journal of Forensic Research and Criminal Studies (JFRCS) JScholar
  Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member
• Investigative Sciences Journal (JIS)
  Prof. Palmbach is and Editorial Board Member