Program Summary:  This course explores key considerations and concepts for understanding and identifying human trafficking and its impact. The first reading for this course describes the multidimensional impact of sex trafficking on survivors by highlighting first-hand insights from survivors.  The course examines the lasting challenges and consequences for survivors along with needed intervention strategies and support.  The second reading for this course offers key considerations and concepts for understanding and identifying human trafficking in the United States- both forced labor and sex trafficking.  The acts, means, and purpose framework is discussed.

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.

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Program Summary:  This course explores labor and sex trafficking and highlights the trafficking story arc of 1. recruitment and grooming 2. coercion and control, and 3. exit.  Human trafficking patterns, risk factors, and misconceptions are discussed.  The course offers language and practice recommendations with a focus on assistance, support, and resilience.

The course includes an analysis of hotline data from January 2020-August 2022.

This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.   View the course…..

Program Summary:  This course explores how caseworkers can best identify and support victims of child trafficking.  The course discusses the scope of human trafficking, the intersection of human trafficking and child welfare, risk factors, and the needs of those who experience trafficking.  The course recommends a multifaceted, collaborative approach to the identification, prevention, and treatment of human trafficking in children.

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and it is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice View the course…..