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This unforgettable and inspiring conference features today’s most pressing issues in the anti-trafficking field. Presentations and workshops focus on skill-building, survivor experiences, cross-discipline collaboration, task force development, case studies and lessons learned. The JuST Conference continues to stand by the motto that each person has a role to play in preventing and ending commercial sexual exploitation, and that a collaborative community response is critical. Whether you are just getting started or have been working on the issue for years, we have something for everyone.

2023 AGENDA

A draft of the 2023 JuST Conference Agenda will be available Summer 2023. Review the 2022 Draft Agenda below.

2022 Draft Agenda PDF

PLEASE NOTE AN ADJUSTMENT TO OUR USUAL SCHEDULE TO ACCOMMODATE FOR THE HOLIDAY.

Wednesday
Nov 1: 8 AM- 7PM

  • Early Bird Check-in, 8 AM – 12 PM
  • Welcome Reception & Exhibits Open, 10 – 11 AM
  • Lunch, 11 AM
  • Welcome and Opening Keynote, 12 PM
  • PM Workshops, 1 – 5:30 PM
  • Networking Happy Hour, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Thursday
November 2: 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM

  • Breakfast, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
  • Morning Workshops, 8:30 – 11:30 AM
  • Lunch, 11:30 – 12:30 PM
  • Afternoon Workshops, 12:45 – 5:00 PM

Friday
November 3: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Breakfast, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
  • Closing Keynotes, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Click here to view the Live Illustrations of a select number of keynote presentations and workshops completed by Big Paper Strategy at the 2021 & 2022 JuST Conference.

WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING

“This was such an inspiring and wonderful conference.I truly did learn so much and I appreciated hearing from survivors as well as experts who are doing amazing things to tackle human trafficking.It was an amazing experience.”

“Great presenters, great subjects, and a palpable shared passion for this important, but often difficult work. Made me feel rejuvenated and prepared to continue pursuing better outcomes for my HT survivors.”

“The conference is well organized and provides opportunity for every profession to engage in the fight while also allowing plenty of opportunity to network.”

“The thing I liked the most about the conference was the diversity of voices and approaches included; we got to hear from multiple types of system actors with different attitudes (on the subject).”

JuST Registration and Ticket Info

Registration for the In-Person Conference in Washington, DC, Wednesday November 1 – Friday, November 3 will open in June 2023. Once registration opens, attendees will be able to purchase a ticket with a credit card or hold a seat with an invoice request. Invoiced tickets will be held for up to 60 days.

All attendees should plan to arrive on the evening of Oct 31 or Morning of Nov 1 and depart in the afternoon on Nov 3.

See our Terms and Conditions & Refund Policy.

Due to the sensitive, and sometimes graphic, nature of content provided during our workshops and presentations, we require that all attendees are 18+.

General Admission
$525 Early Bird
$600 after July 31
Entire Conference Program (Plenary presentations and Workshops)
Breakfasts and Lunches
Networking Happy Hour

Discounted rates will be available for survivors, students and Ambassadors of Hope.

EXHIBITOR TABLETOP + CONFERENCE ADMISSION
$1800
This ticket is for any organization that wants to attend the conference AND host an Exhibit Tabletop
(2) General Admission Tickets
Breakfasts and Lunches
(1) Table with (2) Chairs, Electrical sold separately ($150 in registration form)

Exhibitor Kit and Tabletop Floorplan coming soon

Survivor-Led EXHIBITOR TABLETOP + CONFERENCE ADMISSION
$900
This ticket is for any organization that wants to attend the conference AND host an Exhibit Tabletop
(2) General Admission Tickets
Breakfasts and Lunches
(1) Table with (2) Chairs, Electrical sold separately ($150 in registration form)

Exhibitor Kit and Tabletop Floorplan coming soon

Registration IS COMING in EARLY JUNE.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Washington, DC is one of the world’s leading destinations for travel and tourism. The city offers great air and public transportation options, unique venues, award-winning hotels, and hundreds of free attractions.

Explore the monuments along the National Mall and the city’s vibrant and character-rich neighborhoods. Outstanding shopping, free museums and can’t-miss theater make DC a must-see. Visit Washington.org.

 

Washington, D.C. Official Visitors Guide

Omni Shoreham Hotel

VENUE and ACCOMMODATIONS

OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
2500 Calvert St NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Reservations Open Spring 2023
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL

Average room rate $195
2500 Calvert Street
Washington, DC 20008

GETTING HERE

By Car – If you choose to drive into the Washington DC, The Omni Shoreham is offering discounted valet overnight parking for $45 per night for JuST Conference guests. Near the Shoreham and throughout DC we encourage you to find discounted parking through apps like SpotHero and ParkWhiz

By Air  – There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (airport code: BWI). All three offer multiple U.S. and international flights daily. The Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to DC proper, just a 10-minute drive from city lines. For more information on transportation to and from DCA, click here.

By BusClick here for a list of options for traveling to/from DC via bus.

By Train – To take the train to DC, book an Amtrak to DC’s Union Station.

Once you are in town, there are many transportation options for navigating DC. Visit the Washington.org for detailed information.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

We want you to be comfortable. Casual or business casual attire is perfect, consider dressing in layers as conference centers can have varying temperatures in different rooms. Be sure to bring your walking shoes. The workshop rooms will be on two levels of the Omni Fort Worth. Fall weather in Fort Worth, TX. is mild, High 60s/Low 50s, during the day and a little chilly at night. Be sure to check the forecast before you arrive!

You may indicate on your registration form if you are vegetarian or require a gluten-free diet. We’ll work with the venue to address any and all food allergies, but we are limited to what they can provide. Our lunch selections have always included vegetarian, gluten and dairy free options and we’ll strive to make sure this year’s menu will, too. We appreciate your patience with this. Be sure to notify us of more severe allergies.

With the exception of an occasional private class, there is no pre-registration for workshops. All seats are a first-come first-serve basis. Once a class has reached its capacity, facilitators will close the doors and direct attendees elsewhere.

Due to the sensitive, and sometimes graphic, nature of content provided during our workshops and presentations, we require that all attendees are 18+.

You, your new friends, and Shared Hope staff will have the chance to connect over beverages and light local faire. Access is complimentary for General Admission ticket holder, but attendance is optional.

If there are any concerns, frustrations, or grievances you experience leading up to or during our event, we want to hear about it. You can always include that in your conference evaluation, which is read by our staff each year. If there’s something you’d like to address directly with our staff, contact the conference organizer at brittany@sharedhope.org. Include your full name and agency. You may also reach us in other ways: visit our website for more information, contact Shared Hope International headquarters by calling 1-866-437-5433, or send us a note via snail mail: P.O. Box 1907, Vancouver, WA. 98668.

We have in-person workshop available at this year’s JuST. We have decided to keep all programing in-person in 2023 so we will not be offering a virtual component like we have done in recent years.

Yes! Presenters have been asked to make their materials available to attendees a week before the conference. Look for an announcement with a special passcode for downloading resources a few weeks before the event.

Yes! This year there will be internet access available in the meeting rooms.

All CEU or credit applicants are required to sign in and out of workshops in each session, and complete the session surveys in the mobile app. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886539647-8661) for 11.5 continuing education contact hours. NASW are the only pre-approved CEUs offered at this year’s JuST Conference. If you would like a general certificate of attendance with details regarding your sessions to submit to another governing body, please sign in/out of the NASW CEU sign-in sheets so that we have record of your unique session attendance.

will be made available to any attendees upon request following the conclusion of the conference. Please contact training@sharedhope.org to request your certificate.

Thank You to Our 2022 JuST Conference
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