This webinar series will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking. Students will gain an understanding of how human trafficking occurs and how victims are recruited/conscripted. The roots of human trafficking will be examined along with the current situation. An analysis of laws governing human trafficking will be explored.
A comprehensive study of the scope of human trafficking in the United States will be provided along with an examination of indicators of human trafficking. Students will gain an understanding of the role law enforcement plays along with other first responders and members of the community at large in preventing, mitigating, responding to, and investigating human trafficking.
In part one of this Human Trafficking series, the Justice Clearinghouse will examine the historical underpinnings of human trafficking and the current problem/trends. Participants will explore the complexities involving this important topic.
In each webinar, participants will learn about the indicators of human trafficking. This topic will be presented from a multidisciplinary approach. The focus will be on the United States, but a global perspective will be presented as well.
All Justice Clearinghouse webinars are 75 minutes long (1 hour for formal presentation, 10-15 minutes for Q&A).