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Celia Williamson, Ph.D.
Distinguished University Professor of Social Work and Director of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute

Celia Williamson is well-known for her community advocacy against human trafficking and domestic violence, along with her extensive research into the issue. She organizes the Annual International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference at UToledo that has welcomed people from 49 states and 40 countries since it began in 2004 as they work to advance collaborative research, advocacy and program development. She also studies prostitution, vulnerable women, and drug abuse.

Expertise: Human Trafficking, Prostitution

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