Join Helen’s Project for an engaging, 1.5-hour virtual professional development training focused on human trafficking awareness, identification, prevention, and trauma-informed intervention.
Led by Dr. Kayla Smith, PhD, LCSW-S, this comprehensive training explores the complexities of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, exploitation, psychological coercion, trauma responses, and barriers to disclosure.
Participants will learn how to recognize potential indicators of trafficking, conduct trauma-informed assessments, respond appropriately to suspected exploitation, navigate ethical and reporting responsibilities, and connect survivors with supportive resources.
Training Highlights:
Understanding sex trafficking and labor trafficking
Recognizing warning signs and risk factors
Trauma bonding, coercive control, and psychological manipulation
Trauma-informed screening and survivor-centered engagement
Clinical considerations and appropriate interventions
Ethical responsibilities, documentation, and reporting
Case studies and practical application
Format: 100% Virtual, Live Instructor-Led Training (Potential Hybrid options)
Time: 11am CST - 12:30pm CST
Continuing Education: 3 CE hours (subject to applicable approval and attendance requirements)
Instructor: Dr. Kayla Smith, PhD, LCSW-S | Founder, Helen’s Project
Who Should Attend: Social workers, counselors, therapists, case managers, healthcare professionals, educators, advocates, and community service providers.
Participants who successfully complete all training requirements will receive a certificate of completion. Continuing education credit is subject to applicable licensing-board requirements and provider approval.
Registration is required. Virtual access instructions will be emailed to registered participants before the training.