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Registration Open for UToledo’s International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference

July 14, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, talks about the Sept. 21-23 virtual conference that will feature survivors, researchers, advocates and direct service professionals around the world.


Missing Montpelier Teen’s Case Dubbed Human Trafficking

July 11, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, explains how sex traffickers manipulate vulnerable youth into their trap.


Upset by R. Kelly’s Prison Sentence? This is Why You Need to Change Your Tune

July 6, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, wrote an op-ed explaining why singer Kelly deserves his 30-year prison sentence.


Upset by R. Kelly’s Prison Sentence? This is Why You Need to Change Your Tune

July 6, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, wrote an op-ed explaining why singer Kelly deserves his 30-year prison sentence.


Support Survivors of Human Trafficking Through UToledo Fundraiser on July 2

June 30, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, discusses the upcoming fundraiser to support freedom for trafficking victims.


Supporting Trafficking Victims

June 29, 2022

Dr. Celia Williamson, Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the UToledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, discusses the upcoming fundraiser to support freedom for trafficking victims.


Fundraiser to Support Freedom for Trafficking Victims July 2

June 23, 2022

Tickets are $25 for the event from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at TolHouse, located at 1447 N. Summit St.


Corey Feldman, Chris Hansen Among Celebrity Speakers at UToledo’s International Human Trafficking Conference

June 16, 2022

The Sept. 21-23 virtual conference will feature survivors, researchers, advocates and direct service professionals around the world, with more than 110 live and on-demand webinar sessions.


Emotional Support Pets: Experts Warn of Animal Welfare Risk

June 6, 2022

Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, professor of social work, discusses the difference in training between emotional support animals and assistance animals such as guide dogs.


Ohio’s Response to Uvalde? Armed Teachers and $117 Million

June 6, 2022

Dr. James Price, UToledo professor emeritus of health education and public health, talks about his research that did not find any evidence that more armed teachers reduced gun violence in schools.