April 25, 2024
Sex, Money, Gangs: Human Trafficking and the Intersection with Criminal Street Gangs
This course features a question-and-answer session with the mother of a Fairfax County resident whose daughter was trafficked by a highly organized gang. Susan (the mother) has gone on to found her own organization which now helps parents who are experiencing the trauma that she and her family experienced ten years ago.
Curriculum Overview
Course Title: Sex Money Gangs: Human Trafficking and the Intersection with Criminal Street Gangs
Learning Goal: To enable attendees to understand, identify, and address gang-controlled sex trafficking within their professional scope, with a focus on health-related consequences and immediate response strategies.
Course Schedule and Content:
Welcome and Introductions (8:30 AM – 8:45 AM)
Module 1: Gangs 101 (8:45 AM – 9:40 AM)
Description: A sweeping overview of all things gang-related including legal definitions, how to identify gangs, and how they operate.
Break (9:40 AM – 9:45 AM)
Module 2: Gang-Controlled Sex Trafficking (9:45 AM – 10:40 AM)
Description: An overview of gang-controlled sex trafficking, understanding its scope, and distinguishing it from other forms of trafficking.
Break (10:40 AM – 10:45 AM)
Module 3: Identification of Trafficking Victims (10:45 AM – 11:40 AM)
Description: Training on how to recognize signs and indicators of gang-controlled trafficking, with an emphasis on healthcare settings.
Break (11:40 AM – 11:45 AM)
Module 4: Health Consequences of Trafficking (11:45 AM – 12:40 PM)
Description: Discussion on the physical and mental health impacts of trafficking on victims, with a focus on gang-controlled scenarios.
Lunch (12:40 PM – 1:30 PM)
Module 5: Immediate Care and Crisis Intervention (1:30 PM – 2:25 PM)
Description: Strategies for providing immediate healthcare needs and crisis management for victims of gang-controlled trafficking.
Break (2:25 PM – 2:30 PM)
Module 6: Safety Planning and Response (2:30 PM – 3:25 PM)
Description: Techniques for developing effective safety plans and response protocols for victims in healthcare environments.
Break (3:25 PM – 3:30 PM)
Module 7: Firsthand Experience Session (3:30 PM – 4:25 PM)
Description: A session led by an individual with firsthand experience of gang-controlled sex trafficking, providing insights and answering questions.
Break (4:25 PM – 4:30 PM)
Module 8: Local Perspective (4:30 PM – 5:20 PM)
Description: A panel of local experts will provide insights into what is happening on the ground. Information on available resources and networks for supporting victims, including legal, medical, and psychological assistance will be provided.
Course Wrap Up and Evaluations (5:20 PM – 5:30PM)
April 26, 2024
Ultimate Betrayal: A Study on Familial Trafficking and Unique Complexities Involved
This course features a question-and-answer session with a woman who was trafficked by her own family. She has gone on to become a successful business woman but is committed to helping professionals understand the dynamics in identifying and serving the familial trafficked child.
Curriculum Overview
Course Title: Ultimate Betrayal: A Study on Familial Trafficking
Learning Goal: To equip attendees with the necessary skills to identify, support, and advocate for victims of familial trafficking, emphasizing psychological support and intervention strategies.
Course Schedule and Content:
Welcome and Introductions (8:30 AM – 8:45 AM)
Module 1: Understanding Familial Trafficking (8:45 AM – 9:40 AM)
Description: An in-depth look into the dynamics of familial trafficking, including its prevalence and unique challenges.
Break (9:40 AM – 9:45 AM)
Module 2: Recognizing Signs in Familial Settings(9:45 AM – 10:40 AM)
Description: Training on identifying indicators of familial trafficking, particularly in family and domestic environments.
Break (10:40 AM – 10:45 AM)
Module 3: Addressing Psychological and Physical Health (10:45 AM – 10:50 AM)
Description: Focus on addressing both psychological and physical health needs of victims of familial trafficking.
Break (11:40 AM – 11:45 AM)
Module 4: Intervention in Familial Trafficking (11:45 AM – 12:40 PM)
Description: Techniques and strategies for intervening safely and effectively in cases of familial trafficking.
Lunch (12:40 PM – 1:30 PM)
Module 5: Comprehensive Victim Support (1:30 PM – 2:25 PM)
Description: Exploring comprehensive approaches to support victims of familial trafficking, including long-term care strategies.
Break (2:25 PM – 2:30 PM)
Module 6: Utilizing Resources and Networks (2:30 PM – 3:25 PM)
Description: Guidance on navigating and utilizing various resources for the support and rehabilitation of familial trafficking victims.
Break (3:25 PM – 3:30 PM)
Module 7: Firsthand Experience Session (3:30 PM – 4:25 PM)
Description: A session led by a survivor of familial trafficking, offering personal insights and fostering deeper understanding.
Break (4:25 PM – 4:30 PM)
Module 8: Local Perspective (4:30 PM – 5:20 PM)
Description: A panel of local experts will provide insights into what is happening on the ground. Information on available resources and networks for supporting victims, including legal, medical, and psychological assistance will be provided.
Course Wrap Up and Evaluations (5:20 PM – 5:30PM)
Upon completion of this conference, attendees will be able to:
- Define human trafficking and how it presents itself domestically in the United States, specifically regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Identify red flags and warning signs of potentially trafficked or sexually exploited persons regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Understand the health consequences associated with trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Manage immediate needs for potential victims of human trafficking regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Implement proper safety planning and response to an identified victim of human trafficking or sexually exploited person regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Refer victims to appropriate resources for follow-up, shelter, and long-term treatment regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
- Understand what resources are available to further aid in the identification, response, and intervention to a suspected instance regarding the principal topic of the course (Course 1 – Gang Sex Trafficking; Course 2 – Familial Trafficking)
Both courses are intended for those professionals who may intersect with victims of gang-controlled sex trafficking or victims of familial trafficking.
Professions that should consider attending:
- Law Enforcement
- Social service providers
- Child protection professionals
- Anti-human trafficking NGOs
- Educators
- Counselors
- Healthcare workers
- Children’s Attorneys
- Department of Justice Personnel
- Juvenile Court Personnel
Professional Credits are applied for:
- Social Work
- Law Enforcement
- Nursing
- Legal
- Mental Health