In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of education as a powerful tool in this effort that  offers survivors of labor trafficking a pathway to healing, resilience, and opportunity. It fosters mental health recovery by instilling purpose and confidence while providing the skills needed to rebuild their lives. Additionally, our experts will highlight their expertise in this space to discuss how educating medical providers enhances trauma-informed care and improves the identification of trafficking victims. They will highlight how survivors who enter the medical, legal or development fields bring invaluable lived experience to shape and design systemic change. By investing in education, we can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create a more compassionate and effective response to labor trafficking.

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This workshop aims to equip mental health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively support survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. Through interactive activities, content and resource sharing, participants will gain an understanding of the dynamics, risk factors, and indicators of these issues, along with relevant legal and ethical considerations. Additionally, participants will learn to foster empathy and cultural competence, while challenging stigma and biases, and incorporating survivor-centered approaches and victim advocacy. 

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This presentation is designed to address the unique challenges faced by first responders and healthcare professionals, who are at heightened risk of burnout, high stress, and emotional fatigue due to the demanding nature of their work. Also, the session introduces mindfulness and wellness strategies aimed at providing practical tools to promote resilience, improve mental health and prevent burnout.

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Hate crimes target victims because of their actual or perceived status. Perpetrators of hate crimes hold animosity toward a particular person or group because of their real or perceived race, religion, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. Examples of hate crimes exist throughout history and it continues to be a global phenomenon. The FBI began collecting data on hate crimes in the United States in 1991; in 2023 alone, the Bureau documented 11,862 hate crimes. Hate crimes have a particular psychological and emotional impact on victims because such crimes target every aspect of who they are. In this session, Mr. Burton will discuss an actual hate crime case worked by the FBI, during which you will also hear from the person who was targeted in the case.

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The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors, their families, workplaces, and society both in our home towns and worldwide.

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Did you know that human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry worldwide, and that large gatherings and events can unknowingly be a venue for exploitation? Counter trafficking expert, Jordan Pine, will be sharing an overview of what human trafficking is, signs to look for at events, how to file reports, protocols to consider when planning large gatherings, and how each one of us can help make a difference.

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Join us to learn more about how human trafficking connects to broader systems of structural oppression, explore how society’s values, ideas and power relationships have normalized the violence experienced by people of color and learn about our collective responsibility to eradicate and respond to human trafficking through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens.

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This panel is intended to educate the Booth and UChicago communities on the relationship between advancements in AI and efforts to combat human trafficking, highlighting how AI can both be a powerful tool for prevention and enforcement, as well as a resource exploited by traffickers, the panel will explore ethical considerations, technological innovations, and strategies to responsibly leverage AI. The discussion will also examine challenges faced by the public and private sectors, focusing on opportunities for more collaboration and growth to create a more effective and unified approach to combating trafficking.

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This presentation explores human trafficking in the world of athletics. Young athletes and their families strive to attain success at the highest levels of their sport and entrust seemingly qualified adults with their development. Mr. Burke provides examples of ways the power dynamic between young athletes and their coaches, administrators, and other authority figures contributes to sexual abuse, grooming and other inappropriate behaviors. He will also examine ways to prevent this behavior and provide examples of best practices that Wilmington University uses to do so.

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The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Third Friday Training Webinar Series is dedicated to educating everyone about the critical issue of human trafficking. This interactive series aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the various facets of human trafficking, from its root causes and methods of operation to the profound impact it has on survivors, their families, workplaces, and society both in our home towns and worldwide.

Throughout this series, we will explore the complexities of human trafficking, featuring expert insights from sex and labor trafficking survivors, law enforcement officials, anti-trafficking advocates, legal professionals, and researchers. Each session will delve into specific topics, including the impact of social media and the trafficking of youth online, identification of trafficking situations, familial trafficking, the often hidden realities of labor trafficking, the psychological and physical toll on survivors, legal frameworks and strategies, and promising practices designed for prevention and intervention.

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Understanding the elements of trauma-informed care is helpful and supportive in creating a collective understanding of the negative impacts of trauma. It is essential in helping human trafficking survivors heal and recover. Specialized training and treatments in trauma are important for the survivor. The purpose of this training is to increase understanding of ‘trauma-informed care’ versus ‘approach’ versus ‘trauma treatment’ and how to determine if an organization has integrated each component. A trauma-informed care organization assessment tool will be explored, as well as identifying best practices in trauma treatment for survivors of human trafficking. This program is a must for a wide range of people and professionals in the community including non-profit agencies, justice system and law enforcement, health care and specifically mental health professionals, advocates, faith communities, and anyone who wishes to understand more about trauma and its impacts, particularly as this issue intersects with human trafficking.

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JJ is an attorney, organizer, and human rights strategist advocating for human rights, decent work for all, and fair migration. For over two decades, JJ has used legal, policy, and advocacy strategies to win access to rights and collective power for low-wage workers and advised workers’ centers on transnational grassroots collaborations. Global Labor Justice follows a more than ten-year record in the post-Katrina Gulf Coast where JJ created a new model of movement lawyering as the founding legal and policy director for the National Guestworker Alliance and the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice. JJ has litigated cases before trial and appellate courts and led the human, labor, and migrants rights strategy for campaigns including the Signal workers, who exposed labor trafficking from India to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, and the Justice @ Hershey’s campaign, where hundreds of foreign students won new regulations for the cultural exchange visa program.

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During this session, Ms. Marroquin will discuss the Office on Trafficking in Persons’ (OTIP) resources that are available to assist foreign national minors in the United States who have experienced human trafficking, including Interim Assistance and Eligibility Letters, which provide access to benefits and services. Participants will receive an overview of the RFA process and learn about the reporting requirements under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended.

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The U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report drew attention to the underrecognized issue of Labor Trafficking by Forced Criminality (LTFC). LTFC occurs when individuals are forced, coerced or defrauded into committing crimes, such as shoplifting, drug sales, theft, and many other crimes as part of their exploitation. In LTFC cases, forced “labor or services” are always illicit activities. In all instances of labor trafficking by forced criminality, victimization and criminalization are inextricably intertwined, and the complexities of LTFC often lead to victims being misidentified as criminals, denying them access to essential protections and services. LTFC is receiving attention and recognition by the Polaris Project, the American Bar Association, Loyola University, the State Institute of Justice, and several national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), because, as they experience trafficking, victims are compelled to commit a criminal offense. Join the discussion as this presentation explores the intricacies of Labor Trafficking by Forced Criminality and demonstrates it to be the most difficult form of trafficking to identify and investigate.

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The Youth Experiences Survey was conducted in the summer of 2024 and gathered responses from 229 unsheltered young adults in Arizona. The findings highlight the extensive histories of abuse and the numerous challenges faced by these young adults, including sex trafficking, labor exploitation, mental health struggles, disconnection from families, and issues related to education and employment. The presentation will feature Lexus Wright-Ball and Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz.

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Do you care about Human Trafficking and considered increasing your impact by starting a nonprofit? This presentation will give you a high-level overview of the nonprofit process from providing direct services to building your board and everything in between. We will cover nonprofit basics as well as the common pitfalls that affect many startups. This session is open to anyone interested in learning more about the mechanics of starting their own nonprofit in the anti-human trafficking field. This webinar will be led by Heather Cates and Nan McCoy.

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Navigating the Complexities of Child Trafficking: Challenges, Insights, and Solutions.

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This webinar will explore the different vulnerabilities present in a jail setting for vulnerable adult. Examples of how sex traffickers recruit victims who are behind bars will be described and how sex traffickers use jail systems to identify victims as well as using the corrections system to facilitate thier continued exploitation of victims. This presentation will be led by Captain Brandon Smith (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office) and Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, MSW, Ph.D. (Professor, Arizona State University).

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This presentation will include a discussion about working with survivors of sex trafficking in crisis and case management settings. The speakers, leaders of the Arizona Human Trafficking Hotline, will describe their case work approaches including unconditional positive regard, fostering independence, avoiding dependency, crisis management tools, recognize frustrations, and identifying critical needs. Tools to build self-efficacy and the 90/10 model will be described. This webinar will be led by Tanya Alegria and Liliana Anthony.

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Educational Experiences, Attainment, and Aspirations of Adolescent Female Trafficking Survivors in a Residential Facility

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Join us for a webinar offering a high-level overview of labor trafficking in the United States. We’ll cover what labor trafficking is, its prevalence, where it occurs, who is most at risk, and how court systems are addressing these cases. This session is open to anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the issue and exploring ways to support efforts to combat it. This webinar will be led by Ezequiel Dominguez, MSW, Doctoral Student.

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Over the past decade, OVC’s Faces of Human Trafficking video series has played a pivotal role in raising awareness, educating the public, and highlighting the tireless efforts of those combating human trafficking. 

Register for a special panel discussion commemorating the 10th anniversary of this series featuring Suamhirs Guzman, Evelyn Chumbow, and Jeri Williams. These lived experience experts who appear in the series will be joined by Lindsay Waldrop of OVC’s Human Trafficking Division and Josie Heyano from the OVC-funded Survivor Engagement Training and Technical Assistance Project to reflect on the progress made over the past decade and discuss a path forward for similar products in our collective fight against human trafficking.

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Many individuals who have experienced human trafficking come into contact with health care and social service providers during and after their exploitation. The SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program is designed to help you identify and respond to those who are at risk of, are currently experiencing, or have experienced trafficking and connect them with the resources they need. Training is for professionals, organizations, and communities that address human trafficking in health care, behavioral health, public health, and social services settings. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action!

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This virtual presentation will include a description of ASU STIR's new AZRevive mentoring program for survivors of sex trafficking by Project Coordinator Mikayla Grimm. Community Liaison Stefanie Calens will describe her work engaging the community and inspiring unique groups to engage and support the anti-trafficking movement.

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Please join Baktygul Chynybaeva (Kyrgyzstan), Kunāl Majumder (India), and Zahra Nader (Afghanistan), three of this year's Knight-Wallace Fellows, as they discuss the challenges of reporting on human rights abuses by governments and other actors. Our three panelists will offer comparative insights from their field experience and lessons for all of us seeking to understand violations happening beyond our borders.

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The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children launched a lecture series in 2021 to honour Dr. Peter Jaffe, a psychologist and professor emeritus at the Faculty of Education. This hybrid event will be available via livestream or in-person. The keynote lecture will be delivered in English but for our online audience, French simultaneous interpretation will be available as well as closed captioning in both languages. 

In 1986, Peter Jaffe with colleagues authored a seminal analysis of children’s experiences of living with domestic violence. Their work made visible the need to focus on preventing, responding and advocating for children in this context. More than 30 years later, we need to ask ourselves how successful has research, policy and practice in this area been? Have we failed these children? What would be the hallmarks of success? This lecture raises these questions exploring both the hurdles and the facilitators in the actions to respond to children and young people living with domestic violence and charting a path for the future.

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Child labor trafficking is using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a child under 18 to provide involuntary labor or services.  Labor trafficking is not always readily apparent.  This webinar will provide information regarding the most recent updates and detail the most effective strategies to identify labor trafficking of unaccompanied children.

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This presentation aims to broaden knowledge about deafness and raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by deaf women, particularly those related to gender-based violence. It explores the concepts of universal accessibility and their crucial role in preventing such violence. Finally, it highlights the positive impact of inclusion and adapted services on the lives of deaf women, helping to reduce gender-based violence.

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Oftentimes when a survivor of trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation is ready to access services, they’ll reference the multitude of ways the system has failed them previously. The presenters will discuss what trafficking and exploitation looks like in Minnesota as it intersects with legal systems including Minnesota’s Safe Harbor response to CSE, what we know about who is buying sex, and how to support victim-survivors with a trauma-informed lens. This presentation is beneficial for anyone working with victim-survivors in a systemic setting included but not limited to: law enforcement, social services, prosecution, and probation.

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