This training provides an overview of CSEC/sex trafficking, focusing on how to effectively engage with at-risk populations such as foster youth, unhoused children, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. Participants will examine trafficking risks from a systems perspective, exploring how societal factors—such as mental health care, education, economic systems, and service accessibility—contribute to vulnerability. The training also covers ethical practices when working with trafficking survivors, emphasizing trauma-informed care and empowerment-focused approaches. Attendees will learn to Identify warning signs of trafficking, use effective, empowerment-based intervention strategies, and connect clients with appropriate resources and assistance.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/HumanTasEthics/viewHuman Trafficking and Trauma-informed Care as Ethical Practice
Previously Recorded
Presenter: M. Elizabeth Bowman, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Course Length: 3 Hours
This training provides an overview of CSEC/sex trafficking, focusing on how to effectively engage with at-risk populations such as foster youth, unhoused children, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. Participants will examine trafficking risks from a systems perspective, exploring how societal factors—such as mental health care, education, economic systems, and service accessibility—contribute to vulnerability. The training also covers ethical practices when working with trafficking survivors, emphasizing trauma-informed care and empowerment-focused approaches. Attendees will learn to Identify warning signs of trafficking, use effective, empowerment-based intervention strategies, and connect clients with appropriate resources and assistance.
Introduction to Human Trafficking and Vulnerability (30 minutes)
- Ecosystems overview
- HT101 basics
Ethical Considerations in Supporting Vulnerable Populations (60 minutes)
- Population considerations
Barriers to Service Access for Trafficking Survivors (30 minutes)
- What is access
- Specific population considerations
Building Effective Support Networks for Trafficking Survivors (30 minutes)
- Needs and strengths
Challenges and Strategies for Enhancing Access to Support (30 minutes)
- Practical application