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2011-2012 Presidential Initiative

2012 Presidential Initiative Logo - Pillars of Hope: Attorneys General United Against Human Trafficking

Pillars of Hope:
Attorneys General Unite Against Human Trafficking

2012 Presidential Initiative Summit Registration

Attend the 2012 Presidential Initiative Summit on Human Trafficking.

Attorneys General unite to fight human trafficking

McKenna announces presidential initiative against modern-day slavery
June 23, 2011 - Attorney General Rob McKenna announced his 2011-2012 presidential initiative to combat human trafficking nationwide at a June 23 launch event in Chicago following his installation as president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).

Pillars of Hope Initiative Goals

September 8, 2011
Human trafficking is a $32 billion global industry driven by trafficking profit. It’s the fastest growing and second largest criminal activity in the world, tied with arms and after drug dealing.

VIDEO | 2011-2012 Presidential Initiative Kick-Off, part 1

VIDEO | 2011-2012 Presidential Initiative Kick-Off, part 2

Presentation for the Conference of Western Attorneys General (CWAG) Meeting

July 12, 2011

Draft Presidential Initiative Summit Agenda

The most recent draft of the Summit agenda.

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