Human trafficking continues to rise in the United States, with the National Human Trafficking Hotline receiving nearly half a million contacts since its inception in 2007. Survivors often experience profound and complex psychological trauma, signaling the urgent need for trauma‑informed and culturally responsive mental health care. This foundational training addresses both labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Participants will deepen their understanding of the complex dynamics and nuances of human trafficking, learn to recognize signs, develop skills for assessing risk, and explore therapeutic approaches to effectively support survivors.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Describe the core dynamics, definitions, and forms of human trafficking, including both labor trafficking and sex trafficking.
- Identify the psychological and systemic impacts of trafficking on survivors.
- Apply culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapeutic strategies to support survivors.
Syllabus:
Introduction
- “Myth or Fact” game
Objective 1: Describe the core dynamics, definitions, and forms of human trafficking, including both labor trafficking and sex trafficking.
- Labor trafficking
- Sex trafficking
- Key legislation
- Where trafficking occurs
- Case examples
Objective 2: Identify the psychological and systemic impacts of trafficking on survivors.
- Who’s at risk?
- Exploitation and environmental context
- Physical impact on survivors
- Psychological impact on survivors
- Systemic impact on survivors
- Case examples
Objective 3: Apply culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapeutic strategies to support survivors.
- Trauma-informed care
- Barriers to disclosure
- T-visas
- Culturally responsive care
- Mandatory reporting
- Case examples
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Amanda Mole’, LCSW
Recording Date: June 11, 2026
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2025 - 08/6/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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