Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
will concern “The US and Rising China,” “The US and Human Trafficking,” “The Judiciary and US Foreign Policy,”, “The US and the Geneva Conventions,”
and “The US and the International Criminal Court.”
The Diffusion of Human Trafficking Legislation across the American States
Presenter(s): Christopher P Klarich
Advisor(s): Nancy A Miller, Anthony N Talbott
Political Science
1:20 PM-1:40 PM
Independent Research Kennedy Union - 311
Despite bipartisan support for anti-human trafficking related legislation, most states continue to lack comprehensive legislation. In fact, hundreds
of bills are proposed annually, yet some states still completely lack a basic criminalization statute. This study uncovers common variables that lead
to the adoption of anti-trafficking in person policies by applying research on the diffusion theory of public policies. This framework of analysis provides
valuable insight concerning the underlying mechanisms of anti-trafficking policy diffusion across the American states. These results indicate
how advocates can manipulate public policy diffusion in order to promote the prevention of trafficking, protection of victims, and prosecution of
traffickers. Furthermore, our results provide a strong foundation for future research that could address widespread inadequacies regarding victim
services among states.
Addressing Human Rights Abuses in Women’s Prisons with a Gender-Responsive Model
Presenter(s): Elizabeth A Myers
Advisor(s): Natalie F Hudson, Rebecca S Whisnant
Political Science
1:40 PM-2:00 PM
Independent Research
LTC - Studio
This presentation will examine the current masculine approach to prisons systems in the U.S. and the problems that women face as a result of this
structure. In order to address the current climate and human rights abuses of women in prison, experts suggest a gender responsive model in order
to rehabilitate these women and mothers so that they can be successful upon their release.
Our Contribution to Slavery as Consumers
Presenter(s): Belmari Gonzalez
Advisor(s): Anthony N Talbott
Political Science
1:40 PM-2:00 PM
Course Project, 12_SP_POL_300_04 Kennedy Union - 311
Many people today assume that slavery was abolished in the 19th century and many more think that the word “slave” cannot be applied to any
person in the 21st century. That belief is wrong. Slavery is alive and well and we as consumers are contributing to it with our demand for high
quality products at low prices. My presentation focuses on products that we consume everyday and how these contribute to the continuation of
slavery. My research will also show what countries where slavery is still practiced are doing to eradicate it.
Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy
Presenter(s): Carly A Cenedella, Molly C Daniels, Rosemary C Eyerman, Megan Hils, Kristen J Sapyta,
Lauren A Simcic, Michael J Veselik
Advisor(s): Natalie F Hudson
Political Science
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Senior/Capstone Project Marianist Hall Learning Space - 206
Seniors in the Human Rights Studies Program will host a teach-in on contemporary human rights issues. The presentation will cover an overview
of the modern human rights movement, the causes and effects of rightsâ violations today, and the range of actors responsible for protecting and
promoting human rights. Students will explore these issues by taking a closer look at U.S. foreign policy intervention and business corporate
responsibility. With this case study on business and human rights, there will be a strong focus on the question of manufacturers’ accountability
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