TRAINING & EDUCATION

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Trainings Designed For You

Do you know how to identify if someone is being exploited for sex or labor? What about the resources that are available to support survivors of human trafficking? How this might intersect with your professional work or personal connections?

LCHT’s trainings will help you to be able to identify potential trafficking situations and respond in a way that is compassionate and appropriate.

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Is this training right for me?

Healthcare

  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Physician assistants
  • Healthcare professionals

Child Welfare

  • Child welfare professionals
  • Child placement agencies
  • Foster care families
  • Court-appointed special advocates (CASAs)

Direct Service Providers

Professionals who work with people experiencing

  • Homelessness
  • Victims of wage theft
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Victims of sexual assault
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Criminal Justice

  • Law enforcement professionals
  • Police officers
  • Investigators
  • Judges

Community Groups

  • Faith-based communities
  • PTOs
  • Rotary clubs
  • Book clubs

Public-facing Industries

  • Hotel and hospitality groups
  • Restaurant and service industry professionals
  • Retail workers
  • State, county, and municipal employees

What You'll Learn

LCHT instructor in front of class

Human Trafficking: The Basics

  • Definitions
  • Current laws
  • Myths & misconceptions
  • Examples of human trafficking cases in CO
  • Actionable things you can do to help
  • Helpful resources
  • What to do and what not to do when you
    suspect human trafficking is taking place

Testimonials From Former Trainees

Dianne Hayhurst-Vigil, Crossroads Turning Points

“The training enabled me to consider the labor aspect of human trafficking, which I really had not considered much before. It allowed me to develop a plan of action to train our clinical team to address these issues nonjudgmentally— with compassion and empathy. It also taught our staff members to address any human trafficking issues that our patients may present with during treatment planning.”

Kelly Miller, CASA of the Continental Divide

“LCHT’s training was incredibly valuable to our staff and volunteers. We gained a concrete understanding of how trafficking is defined. We were given tools to initiate conversations with young people who may be involved in trafficking or at risk for this crime. Because we provide advocacy services for children who are abused and/or neglected by their caretakers this training was particularly important for us and broadened our lens.”

Lisa Filipczak, Public Health Clinic Administrator

“I was fortunate to attend a Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking training. The information will inform our health care providers and staff about the prevalence and impact of trafficking in Colorado. I feel much more prepared to identify and respond to patients who may be in danger. I am very grateful for LCHT’s training opportunities and the important work they do in our community.”

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