Justice Education Society

08/17/2026

🇪🇸 Español · English below 🇬🇧
¡Guatemala sigue avanzando hacia una justicia más fuerte para las víctimas de trata de personas! 🇬🇹🇨🇦

JES acompañó la Reunión Extraordinaria No. 5 de la Comisión Interinstitucional contra la Trata de Personas (CIT), convocada por la , como parte de nuestra Iniciativa Regional para Combatir la Trata de Personas y Brindar Justicia a Mujeres y Niñas, posible gracias al apoyo del Gobierno de Canadá a través de Global Affairs Canada y su Anti Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP).

En esta jornada, autoridades e instituciones analizaron reformas normativas, revisaron los modelos de atención a víctimas de trata de personas y conocieron una propuesta técnica para prevenir el reclutamiento de personas menores de edad por grupos delictivos organizados.

Seguimos comprometidos con fortalecer la coordinación interinstitucional para una justicia más eficaz para las víctimas de este delito.

Guatemala keeps moving forward toward stronger justice for victims of human trafficking! 🇬🇹🇨🇦

JES supported Extraordinary Meeting No. 5 of the Interinstitutional Commission against Human Trafficking (CIT), convened by the , as part of our Regional Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking and Provide Justice to Women and Girls, made possible with the support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada's Anti Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP).

During the session, authorities and institutions discussed legislative reforms, reviewed models of care for victims of human trafficking, and reviewed a technical proposal to prevent the recruitment of minors by organized criminal groups.
We remain committed to strengthening interinstitutional coordination for more effective justice for victims of this crime.

08/14/2026

🇪🇸 Español · English below 🇬🇧
¡Unidos regionalmente contra la trata de personas! ⚖️🤝
Como parte de nuestra Iniciativa Regional para Combatir la Trata de Personas y Brindar Justicia a Mujeres y Niñas, acompañamos con éxito la III Reunión Ordinaria de 2026 de la Coalición Regional contra la Trata de Personas y el Tráfico Ilícito de Migrantes (CORETT) en Panamá, un espacio clave para fortalecer las respuestas nacionales y regionales frente a la trata de personas y el tráfico ilícito de migrantes.

En esta reunión se abordaron temas de gran actualidad: la relación entre la trata de personas, el lavado de dinero y las estafas digitales, además de los retos que plantea la inteligencia artificial para la investigación y la protección de las víctimas.

La Dra. Carmen Zabarauckas, CEO de Justice Education Society (JES), reafirmó el compromiso de la organización con la CORETT, impulsando la colaboración entre países, instituciones y expertos. Con el respaldo financiero de Global Affairs Canada, seguimos trabajando por una región más segura y justa para todas y todos.

United Regionally Against Human Trafficking! ⚖️🤝
As part of our Regional Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking and Provide Justice to Women and Girls, we proudly supported the 3rd Ordinary Meeting of 2026 of the Regional Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling (CORETT) in Panamá, a key forum for strengthening national and regional responses to this crime.

The meeting addressed timely and critical issues: the relationship between human trafficking, money laundering, and digital fraud, as well as the challenges artificial intelligence poses for investigation and victim protection.

Dr. Carmen Zabarauckas, CEO of Justice Education Society (JES), reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to CORETT, encouraging collaboration among countries, institutions, and experts. With the financial support of Global Affairs Canada, we continue working toward a safer and more just region for everyone.
Coalición Regional Contra la Trata

08/13/2026

📢 Know Your Rights: Workplace Protections for Temporary Foreign Workers 🇨🇦⚖️

📅 This past Friday (August 7, 2026), Justice Education Society of BC (JES) joined the Sharing in Community event at Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley, connecting with temporary foreign workers from the local agricultural community. 🌾👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

⚖️ JES delivered a Know Your Rights presentation on workplace protections for temporary foreign workers in Canada, sharing practical legal information and resources to help workers better understand their rights. 📑💡

🤝 The evening brought workers, community organizations, and representatives from the Consulate General of Guatemala in Vancouver together for food, conversation, soccer, volleyball, and other fun activities! 🍲⚽🏐

🙏 Thank you to SOURCES Community Resource Centres for organizing this welcoming community event and for the opportunity to connect directly with workers. ✨

08/07/2026

🚀 JES is hiring!

We’re looking for empathetic, engaging, and skilled Spanish-speaking Facilitators to deliver impactful legal education and empower our communities.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or apply today! 👇

🔗 Apply here: https://justiceeducation.ca/work-with-us

08/04/2026

🇪🇸 Español · English below 🇬🇧
Cada caso de trata de personas deja una víctima real: casi siempre mujeres, niñas y personas en situación de vulnerabilidad en Honduras y la región. Detectarlo, investigarlo y llevarlo ante la justicia depende de las capacidades técnicas de quienes están en primera línea.

La semana pasada, en el marco de la conmemoración del día mundial contra la trata de personas, JES fortaleció en Honduras las capacidades del y la a través del curso Liderazgo en el Análisis de Inteligencia Criminal en Casos de Trata de Personas.
Esta actividad es parte de la Iniciativa Regional contra la Trata de Personas y Justicia para Mujeres y Niñas, que JES implementa con el apoyo de Global Affairs Canada a través del Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP), un paso más hacia la justicia para las víctimas.

Every case of trafficking in persons leaves a real victim behind, most often women, girls, and people in situations of vulnerability across Honduras and the region. Detecting it, investigating it, and bringing it before the courts depends on the technical capacities of those on the front line.

Last week, on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons, JES strengthened the capacities of the and the in Honduras through the course Leadership in Criminal Intelligence Analysis in Trafficking in Persons Cases.

This activity is part of the Regional Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking and Provide Justice for Women and Girls, which JES implements with the support of Global Affairs Canada through the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP): another step toward justice for victims.

08/03/2026

🇪🇸 Español · English below 🇬🇧
¡Un paso más hacia la justicia para las víctimas de trata de personas en Honduras! 🇭🇳🇨🇦
JES presentó en Tegucigalpa los resultados de nuestra investigación sobre los mecanismos de recolección, análisis y presentación de datos de la respuesta del sector justicia a las víctimas de trata de personas, realizada junto a la Asociación Calidad de Vida, como parte de nuestra Iniciativa Regional para Combatir la Trata de Personas y Brindar Justicia a Mujeres y Niñas, posible gracias al apoyo del Gobierno de Canadá a través de Global Affairs Canada y su Anti Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP).

"Honduras tiene datos sobre la trata de personas, lo que aún necesita es un sistema que los integre, los haga comparables y los convierta en una herramienta estratégica de respuesta."

En esta actividad participaron autoridades nacionales, representantes de embajadas, agencias de cooperación y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, todas comprometidas con fortalecer la justicia para las víctimas de este delito.
Conoce el informe completo aquí: https://justiceeducation.ca/Human-Trafficking-Northern-Central-America

Another step forward for justice for victims of human trafficking in Honduras! 🇭🇳🇨🇦
In Tegucigalpa, JES presented the results of our research on data collection, analysis and reporting mechanisms for the justice sector's response to victims of human trafficking, carried out with Asociación Calidad de Vida as part of our Regional Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking and Provide Justice to Women and Girls, made possible with the support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada's Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP).

"Honduras already has data on human trafficking. What's still needed is a system that integrates it, makes it comparable, and turns it into a strategic tool for response."

We were joined by national authorities, representatives from embassies, cooperation agencies and civil society organizations, all committed to strengthening justice for survivors of this crime.
Read the full report: https://justiceeducation.ca/Human-Trafficking-Northern-Central-America

07/31/2026

🎉 Thank You, Squamish! 🎉

Our Free Educational Fun Day was a huge success! From spinning the wheel to learning about legal rights, it was amazing to see so many neighbours come out and connect.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible — see you at the next one! 💛

07/29/2026

Only a few spots left at Camp Justice in Victoria.
Camp Justice is a legal boot camp for students ages 10–19 with an interest in the law, social justice, or a legal career. Students step into real legal thinking — arguing a case, weighing evidence, and seeing how the justice system actually works.
Ages 10–13: 2-day camp · Ages 14–19: 5-day camp

Details and sign-up at LawLessons.ca/events

BC

07/20/2026

📚 New resource for BC classrooms: teaching judicial independence

The Canadian Judicial Council just released "Why Judicial Independence Matters" — a free public education resource that breaks down why courts must be free from outside influence, and what safeguards our justice system.

📄 Full resource on the CJC website: cjc-ccm.ca

07/09/2026

Victoria and Vancouver, get ready!
Camp Justice is a unique summer boot camp for students aged 10-19.
Explore the law, social justice & kickstart your dream career!
Learn more and register now at LawLessons.ca/events

Law Lessons provides curriculum resources, mock trials and sessions with presenters for BC teachers. Find lesson plans and book court visits and workshops.