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"These efforts resulted in the conviction of nearly Soo defendants in trafficking cases in fiscal year 2017, and making$47 million available to help trafficking survivors. Last fall,the FBI—along with state and local task forces and international law enforcement partners—recovered 84 minors and arrested 120 traffickers,as part a single week-long operation. However,we are keenly aware that many challenges lie ahead and we are committed to taking our efforts to the next level. "In his Presidential Proclamation,President Trump asked us to`recommit ourselves to eradicating the evil of enslavement'and to`pledge to do all in our power to end the horrific practice of human trafficking.'In the spirit of the President's request,the Justice Department is hosting a Human Trafficking Summit in Washington,D.C. on February 2, 2018,two days before Super Bowl LII. The Super Bowl provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the surge in commercial sex activity around major sporting events,and of our commitment to finding and protecting sex trafficking victims who are at risk of being compelled, coerced,or exploited as minors in that context. "The Human Trafficking Summit will be led by Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand and will convene law enforcement,victim support organizations, and the business community to focus on enhancing the strong partnerships behind all successful anti-trafficking efforts and identifying opportunities to increase collaboration and coordination as we take on new challenges. "There is no room in a civilized society for those who choose to violate an individual's rights and freedoms by subjecting them to any form of human trafficking.To those that still make that choice: make no mistake,the Justice Department will use every lawful tool to uncover your illegal activity and bring you to justice."