Supporting Children Victimized by Human Trafficking

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CE Course Description

The growing awareness of human trafficking in the United States and abroad, as well as the impact on the physical and behavioral health of the victims, requires government and human services agencies to reevaluate old policies and develop new ones for identifying and serving victims.  The purpose of this intermediate level continuing education course, developed using information from the Child Welfare Information Gateway, is to explore how children who have been victimized as well as children that are at greater risk for future victimization can be supported.  It provides background information about the issue, including its scope, relevant legislation and initiatives, and strategies that agencies can implement to address the trafficking of children.  In addition, Federal legislation related to identifying and serving minor victims of human trafficking is presented.

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau

CE Course Objectives

1. Differentiate between labor and sex trafficking and describe the scope of the problem.
2. Outline the risk factors that make children particularly vulnerable to human trafficking, and how trafficked children often intersect with child welfare and juvenile justice settings.
3. Describe federal initiatives and legislation that has been enacted in response to human trafficking.
4. Summarize the physical, behavioral health, housing, education, employment, and legal needs of human trafficking victims.
5. Identify how service programs can best be designed to meet the needs of victims as well as how to raise community awareness.
6. Discuss specific strategies to identify, screen, and assist children who have been involved in human trafficking, and to connect them with needed services.

CE Course Outline

Section 1: Human Trafficking and Child Welfare - A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies (60 mins)

1. Background (15 mins)
   1. Overview of human trafficking in child welfare (10 mins)
   2. Understanding the intersection of trafficking and child welfare (5 mins)
2. Federal Legislation and Initiatives (10 mins)
   1. Key federal laws addressing human trafficking (5 mins)
   2. Government programs and support initiatives (5 mins
3. Understanding Victim Needs (15 mins)
   1. Emotional, psychological, and physical needs of victims (5 mins)
   2. Tailoring support to age, gender, and trauma history (10 mins)
4. Strategies for State and Local Agencies (15 mins)
   1. Developing policies to address trafficking within child welfare (5 mins)
   2. Enhancing coordination between agencies (5 mins)
   3. Training and capacity building for agency staff (5 mins)
5. Conclusion (5 mins)
   1. Summary of key points and actionable takeaways (5 mins)

Section 2: Human Trafficking and Child Welfare - A Guide for Caseworkers (60 mins)

1. Background (10 mins)
   1. Role of caseworkers in combating human trafficking (5 mins)
   2. Recognizing signs and vulnerabilities of trafficking victims (5 mins)
2. Working with Victims (20 mins)
   1. Building trust and rapport with victims (5 mins)
   2. Trauma-informed approaches to care (5 mins)
   3. Best practices for interviewing and assessment (10 mins)
3. Working with Other Systems (20 mins)
   1. Collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare, and community organizations (10 mins)
   2. Coordinating with legal and support services (5 mins)
   3. Case management strategies (5 mins)
4. Conclusion (10 mins)
1. Summary of best practices for caseworkers (5 mins)
2. Resources for further learning and implementation (5 mins)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2019-03-01

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