24 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Explore rule of law and the U.S. judicial system, with special emphasis on the legal structures in place to protect women and children; Identify discriminatory practices based on gender and methods of addressing and resolving them within the U.S. social, political, and legal sectors; Examine the juvenile justice system in the…

12 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Assess U.S. efforts to deter poaching and trafficking of wildlife resources through wildlife protection policies, law enforcement, and criminal prosecution; Explore approaches taken by non-governmental organizations, citizens, and private organizations to promote and support wildlife protection and discourage consumer demand; Discuss international collaboration at the federal and state levels to combat…

6 visitors from Indonesia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Examine how U.S. borders are protected through the use of personnel, technology, information sharing, and infrastructure; as well as collaborative efforts with neighboring countries, and many federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners Learn how various stakeholders comb through information using cutting-edge technology and analytic tools in an effort to protect the…

14 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Assess U.S. pre- and post-disaster strategies for managing and responding to natural and man-made disasters Discuss mobilizing resources and assisting community members with the economic, social, and psychological repercussions of devastating events Explore the latest predictive modeling programs, visit federal and local response agencies, conduct on-site meetings at emergency command and…

10 visitors from Egypt will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Examine U.S. legislation pertaining to refugees and asylum?seekers Gain insight into U.S. protection measures for refugees and asylum?seekers, and observe how this differs between states Highlight initiatives to identify, protect, assist, and provide services for refugees and asylum?seekers Demonstrate efforts to raise awareness about refugees and asylum?seekers through the media Explore local,…

11 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Facilitate systematic sharing of knowledge, expertise, and lessons learned on building social cohesion and community resilience to prevent violent extremism across cities on an international basis Analyze and examine methods to address the underlying conditions that fuel political grievances, communal conflicts, and economic disparity within communities Explore the role of faith-based…

7 visitors from Serbia will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Examine the legal framework and policymaking efforts in the U.S. for combating trafficking in persons Explore best practices in the roles of law enforcement, prosecution and judges in combating trafficking in persons Examine strategies and programs for identifying and assisting victims of trafficking in persons and preventing future victims Identify effective interaction…

15 visitors from multiple countries will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State: Explore best practices in environmentally sound creative urban planning and the design and maintenance of infrastructure systems in urban areas Examine the effect of natural and human made disasters on cities Consider methods of collaboration among national and international specialists as a means of furthering the resiliency of cities