Human Trafficking
When Trafficking hits Close to Home: Understanding the Dynamics of Intimate Partner & Familial Human Trafficking
Understanding Human Trafficking (HT 101)
Advanced Course on Human Trafficking – Advanced Human Trafficking Response: Deepening Understanding and Enhancing Victim Support
Human Trafficking & Substance Use – Unmasking the Intersection: Drug Use and Human Trafficking Dynamics
Nashville’s Human Trafficking Court & Court Diversion Programs
Combatting Human Trafficking Misconceptions: Harmful Myths that Hurt Victims & Survivors
When Trafficking hits Close to Home: Understanding the Dynamics of Intimate Partner & Familial Human Trafficking
Workshop Description: Human trafficking, domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault intersect in multiple ways, including methods of power and control, and patterns of abuse. These issues are even more intertwined when an intimate partner or a family member perpetrates sex and/or labor trafficking against their own family member or intimate partner. While intimate partner and familial trafficking are common trafficking types, they are often missed by service providers, law enforcement, attorneys, medical providers, and governmental agencies. This session will explore the intersections of human trafficking and other forms of abuse while equipping participants with strategies to respond to intimate partner and familial human trafficking.
Understanding the similarities within these crimes enables service providers, law enforcement, and prosecutors to identify and respond to intimate partner & familial human trafficking and integrate this work into domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse organizations, law enforcement units, and multidisciplinary teams with a thorough understanding of the intersections of these issues.
Familial specific: Human trafficking by a family member is often missed by practitioners working with children and families due to a lack of information and understanding around this form of trafficking. However, familial human trafficking of children is a very common form of exploitation that can be recognized by providing a lens for exploitative abuse. Familial human trafficking also involves complex control structures and dynamics within families that are essential to understand in order to appropriately identify and respond to survivors of abuse. This session will explore these dynamics, the types of familial trafficking that can occur, and how to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to respond to familial trafficking cases.
Objectives:
- Understand the overlap between human trafficking, domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.
- Identify intimate partner and familial sex and labor trafficking cases.
- Describe the importance of collaboration between human trafficking & related abuse fields to respond to all victims/survivors of trafficking.
Understanding Human Trafficking (HT 101)
Law Enforcement Focused Version Available
Workshop Description: This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to human trafficking, offering participants a foundational understanding of its definitions, dynamics, and prevalence. Attendees will explore key statistics on perpetration and victimization, as well as the complex factors that contribute to human trafficking. The session will also cover best practices for working with victims, including trauma-informed approaches and strategies for providing effective support and resources.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and Recognize Human Trafficking: Participants will gain a foundational understanding of what human trafficking is, including the various forms it takes (sex trafficking, labor trafficking, etc.), and learn to recognize the signs and indicators of trafficking situations.
- Analyze Statistics and Dynamics: Participants will explore key statistics and data on human trafficking, discussing trends in perpetration and victimization, as well as the socio-economic, cultural, and systemic factors that contribute to the prevalence of human trafficking.
- Support and Empower Victims: Participants will learn best practices for working with victims of human trafficking, including trauma-informed care, creating a supportive environment, and connecting victims with appropriate resources and services to aid in their recovery and empowerment.
Advanced Course on Human Trafficking – Advanced Human Trafficking Response: Deepening Understanding and Enhancing Victim Support
Workshop Description: This advanced workshop builds on foundational knowledge of human trafficking, delving deeper into the complex dynamics and advanced strategies for combating this crime. Participants will explore in-depth case studies, advanced identification techniques, and the intersections of human trafficking with other forms of exploitation. The course will also cover innovative approaches to prevention, law enforcement collaboration, and enhancing victim services to provide comprehensive, long-term support.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze Complex Dynamics and Case Studies: Participants will examine detailed case studies to understand the intricate dynamics of human trafficking, including recruitment tactics, control mechanisms, and the intersection with other crimes such as drug trafficking and organized crime.
- Implement Advanced Identification Techniques: Participants will learn advanced techniques for identifying human trafficking in various contexts.
- Enhance Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration and Victim Support: Participants will explore innovative approaches for collaborating with law enforcement, legal professionals, and service providers to create a cohesive and effective response network, focusing on comprehensive, trauma-informed, and long-term support for victims.
Human Trafficking & Substance Use – Unmasking the Intersection: Drug Use and Human Trafficking Dynamics
Workshop Description: This workshop delves into the complex relationship between drug use/abuse and human trafficking, focusing on how offenders exploit substances to control and extort victims. Participants will gain insights into the multifaceted dynamics of these intertwined issues, understand the role of drugs in trafficking operations, and explore strategies for addressing the unique challenges faced by victims grappling with addiction and exploitation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Offender Dynamics and Substance Exploitation: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how traffickers use illegal substances to manipulate, control, and exploit victims, including tactics such as forced addiction, debt bondage through drug supply, and leveraging addiction to maintain control over victims.
- Identify and Support Victims: Participants will learn to identify victims of human trafficking who are also struggling with substance abuse, recognize the signs and symptoms of co-occurring exploitation and addiction, and develop strategies for providing trauma-informed, holistic support that addresses both their recovery and their need for safety and justice.
- Develop Collaborative Response Strategies: Participants will explore best practices for fostering collaboration between multi-disciplinary agencies to create an integrated response network that can effectively address the dual challenges of human trafficking and substance abuse.
Nashville’s Human Trafficking Court & Court Diversion Programs
Workshop Description: “Nashville’s Human Trafficking Court & Court Diversion Programs” delves into the innovative approach of the Cherished HEARTS Court, which provides a trauma-informed judicial response to justice-involved survivors of human trafficking and individuals at risk of sexual exploitation. This training offers multi-disciplinary professionals an opportunity to learn about the court’s unique structure, which integrates pre- and post-conviction cases, bond conditions, and holistic intervention strategies. Participants will gain insights into how the program addresses the complex needs of nonviolent individuals with high criminogenic risk, extreme trauma, and co-occurring behavioral health challenges, ultimately aiming to reduce revictimization and promote recovery.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the structure and operational framework of the Cherished HEARTS Court, including its eligibility criteria and multi-tiered case acceptance process.
- Explore the role of trauma-informed practices and holistic interventions in addressing the complex needs of survivors with behavioral health challenges and co-occurring disorders.
- Identify best practices and challenges in implementing court diversion programs to reduce revictimization and support justice-involved survivors’ recovery and stability.
Combatting Human Trafficking Misconceptions: Harmful Myths that Hurt Victims & Survivors
Workshop Description: Human trafficking has been misrepresented and misinterpreted for decades. From news coverage to movies to social media trends, human trafficking is often portrayed with a hyper-sensationalized effect that can promote conspiracy theories and disinformation. These portrayals and subsequent impacts create barriers for providers and first responders while harming victims and survivors. This workshop will discuss the framing and language that harmfully impacts the anti-trafficking field, the impact of misconceptions, and how to understand, identify, and relay what the reality of experiencing human trafficking is for victims and survivors.
Objectives:
- Identify and Debunk Common Myths: Participants will learn to identify common myths and misconceptions about human trafficking, understand their origins and impacts, and develop skills to debunk these myths in professional and public settings effectively.
- Analyze the Impact of Misconceptions on Victims and Providers: Participants will explore how sensationalized portrayals and misinformation create barriers for victims seeking help and for providers delivering services and learn strategies to mitigate these harms.
- Communicate Accurate Information: Participants will gain tools and techniques for effectively communicating the realities of human trafficking, including appropriate framing and language, to educate the public, support victims better, and enhance the effectiveness of anti-trafficking efforts.