The 15th Annual Cook County Human Trafficking Conference:
September 16-17, 2025 at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago, IL
The Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force (CCHTTF) is a multi-disciplinary task force that brings advocates, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, social service, and legal service agencies together to address human trafficking. The Task Force is a joint project of the Salvation Army STOP-IT program and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Each year, the Task Force hosts a human trafficking conference to inform, educate and strengthen anti-trafficking efforts in Cook County and the Northern District of IL. The conference generally features two full days of presentations on innovative work from local and national experts on human trafficking. This year, the conference will include an virtual introductory session, prior to the conference, for newly engaged stakeholders who seek to build their skills and incorporate strategies for trauma-informed support for survivors of human trafficking.
Each year, the Task Force hosts a human trafficking conference to inform, educate and strengthen anti-trafficking efforts in Cook County and the Northern District of IL. The conference generally features two full days of presentations on innovative work from local and national experts on human trafficking. This year, the conference will include an virtual introductory session, prior to the conference, for newly engaged stakeholders who seek to build their skills and incorporate strategies for trauma-informed support for survivors of human trafficking.
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2025 Theme:
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Venue
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Human Trafficking Foundational Webinar
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Hotel Accomodations
The Warwick Allerton - Chicago The Cook County Human Trafficking Planning Committee has secured a room block at a nearby downtown Chicago hotel, the Warwick Allerton, for $233 per night. This rate is good until August 15th or until the room block is sold out. Space is limited, so book your room today! |
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Getting Around
The conference venue is conveniently located within a 10 minute walk from two major transportation hubs.
Union Station: 2 min walk
Ogilvie Transportation Center: 6 min walk
Given downtown congestion, we highly recommend attendees utilize the Metra if coming from the suburbs. Plan your trip with the RTA/Metra trip planner or try the public transit option on Google Maps.
Parking: The venue does not offer attendee parking. We highly recommend using the apps Spot Hero or Park Whiz to secure a spot.
ABM Underground Garage (550 W Jackson) $30/day
Peoples Auto Parking Co Inc (566 W Van Buren St) $30/day
Park1 Chicago (603 W Monroe St) $30/day
Certificates of Attendance
Attendees will have the opportunity to request a non-accredited certificate of attendance upon completion of post-conference surveys
Continuing Education
Our program is pending approval for Social Work, PAIP, and IDVP continuing education credits for each session (9.5 credits). We have a pending application for legal continuing education credits with the Illinois MCLE board. If approved, we would offer CLE's for sessions that target legal providers (~5). Final number of credits will be determined upon finalization of the agenda.
Equity Fund
This scholarship fund is available for survivors of human trafficking. As funds are limited, we encourage folks to apply as soon as they can. Scholarships are available in three tiers: 100% waived registration, 50% waived, and 25% waived, depending on financial need. Survivors will receive an update on their status within seven business days.
This scholarship fund is available for survivors of human trafficking. As funds are limited, we encourage folks to apply as soon as they can. Scholarships are available in three tiers: 100% waived registration, 50% waived, and 25% waived, depending on financial need. Survivors will receive an update on their status within seven business days.