Dearborn- Human Trafficking and the Effectiveness of Peer Support

Introduction to Human Trafficking and the Effectiveness of Peer Support is designed to provide peers with functional and practical tools, enabling them to learn and better understand the crime of human trafficking, the different types of human trafficking that exist, and an understanding of the scope of the problem. This course will enable peers in the field to better identify human trafficking and provide greater assistance. Victims of human trafficking suffer a violation of human rights.

Training Objectives:

• To gain an understanding of the scope and magnitude of human trafficking.
• Understand the unique dynamics of human trafficking and the circumstances that victims experience, including the trauma and context of fear and manipulation.
• Apply tools and victim assistance strategies when working with individuals involved in human trafficking to ensure their safety.
• Describe the various partnerships that are essential for helping them.
• To recognize and articulate the various forms of human trafficking and modern-day slavery that exist.
• To understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma experienced by victims.
• To facilitate a discussion with your agency on human trafficking.

Presented by: Deborah Monroe, CPSS, CPRC, CHW

Eligible for 13 Continuing Education credits.

Breakfast and lunch will be served at this training.

Registration: Please register below (on this site) using a credit or debit card, which is the quickest way to confirm your attendance. ONLY if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and registration is not assured until we receive the check, and you receive a confirmation of your registration.

Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 12 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.

Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Breaks are built into the training schedule. Participants who miss more than 10 minutes of the training outside of scheduled breaks will not receive CE credit. Attendees must follow the training guidelines.