Friday, April 17, 2026
Registration for this event is now open.
Join us for the third annual Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for Friday, April 17, at the Newberry College Center for Teacher Education, 1121 Speers St. The conference will feature sessions covering every aspect of human trafficking and providing resources on how to recognize and deal with exploitation in a variety of circumstances, including law, business, social services, nonprofits and more.
The event is open to the public and geared toward businesses, professionals and community leaders engaged in helping survivors and bringing offenders to justice. The conference has been approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits (6.5 hours); South Carolina Law Enforcement Continuing Education credits (6.5 hours); and Victim Service Provider credits (5 hours).
Registration Fee: $50.00 (which includes continuing education credits if indicated; continental breakfast; and boxed lunch). Please Note: An invoice for payment will be sent via email after submitting your registration.
Individual & Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Join us as a sponsor of the annual Shedding Light on Human Trafficking Conference. Your partnership amplifies critical conversations, supports survivor-centered education, and helps illuminate pathways to prevention and healing. Together, we can turn awareness into action. Contact us at the information below for more information or give now at https://www.newberry.edu/giving/givenow and designate your contribution to the 2026 Shedding Light on Human Trafficking Conference.
Platinum | $1,000
Gold | $750
Silver | $500
Bronze | $250
Contact
Event Organizer
Cynthia L. Haynes Eshleman
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Newberry College
Office Phone: 803.321.3328
Email: Cynthia.Eshleman@newberry.edu
