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Wayne Law conference April 12 to analyze sex trafficking laws


Wayne State University Law School will convene a slate of experts Friday, April 12 for “(S)exploiting the Vulnerable: Empowering Future Legal Advocates to Combat Sex Trafficking,” in an effort to analyze the legal process surrounding such crimes and centralize the point of view of survivors.

Angela Povilaitis, Wayne Law class of 2000, of the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, will deliver opening remarks. Following Povilaitis, Wayne Law Assistant Professor Blanche Cook will present “The Insatiable Appetite for Sexually Exploiting Vulnerability.”

Providing the welcome will be Wayne Law Dean Richard A. Bierschbach and Governor Kim Trent, chair of the Wayne State University Board of Governors.

The conference will include the following panels:

• Insight and Perspective from a Survivor

• Sex Trafficking in Social Policy and Legislation

• Meeting Needs and Overcoming Barriers: Legal Advocacy for Sex Trafficking Victims

• A Closer Look Inside the Federal Cases

• Investigation and Adjudication at the State Level

• A Multi-Faceted Dialogue on Sex Trafficking

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Law School, 471 W. Palmer St., in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Registration and complete conference details are available at rsvp.wayne.edu/law-0419. Parking is $8 (credit and debit cards only) across West Palmer Street from the Law School. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Avalon International Breads, Starbucks and LaPita Fresh have graciously donated refreshments.

Continuing education credits for social workers are free.

For more information, contact Taylor Hilton, gk6140@wayne.edu.

 

Treasury: State income tax deadline in less than a week


Michigan taxpayers who still have not filed their state income tax returns are encouraged to consider e-filing with the filing deadline looming in a little less than a week, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

By 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 15, state income tax returns must be submitted to the state Treasury Department by e-filing or through the U.S. Postal Service. Taxpayers can go to www.mifastfile.org to learn about available options for e-filing for free or for a fee.

Michigan taxpayers are strongly encouraged to explore their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Homestead Property Tax Credit. These tax credits can reduce tax owed and may provide a refund.

In addition, some Michigan taxpayers who file a state income tax return may receive a letter from the state Treasury Department asking for more information to confirm their identity. The letters are part of an effort to protect individuals from cybercriminals.

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