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|  Because human trafficking can be difficult to identify, even professionals require training in spotting trafficking situations and helping victims. There are numerous organizations and resources available to professionals, so that they can educate themselves about human trafficking and aid in putting an end to this pervasive issue. Below is a selection of resources for hospital workers, social service workers, lawyers, teachers, and businesses. |  |
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| General Training The Freedom Network Institute on Human Trafficking has trained more than 2,400 participants across the United States, including law enforcement, hospital workers, social workers, lawyers, community members, teachers and school staff, and concerned professionals and individuals. For more information on the institute's training programs, visit its website. For information about creating a specialized training program here in New York City, contact local Freedom Network Institute member Safe Horizon at (718) 943-8644 or email Keeli Sorensen at keeli.sorensen@safehorizon.org. Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), is a New York-based organization that serves girls and young women who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking. GEMS also provides training to a variety of groups, including hospital workers, law enforcement, community health professionals, social workers, child welfare staff, lawyers, court officials, school staff, 911 responders, and first responders. Trainings educate participants about the commercial sexual exploitation of children and how to respond to it. Visit the GEMS website to request a training session. | |
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| Hospital Workers Hospital workers can use the following training materials from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to help identify trafficking victims when they see them, to learn how to take care of trafficking victims once they are identified, and to educate their coworkers about the issue: HHS - Common Health Issues Seen in Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - Messages for Communicating with Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - Health Provider PowerPoint Presentation on Human Trafficking (in PPT) HHS - Health Worker Pocket Card (in PDF) HHS - Identifying and Interacting with Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - The Mindset of a Human Trafficking Victim (in PDF) HHS - Screening Tool for Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) IOM - Caring for Trafficked Persons: A Guide for Health Providers | |
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| Social Service Workers and Social Service Organizations HHS provides material for social service workers as well: HHS - Identifying and Interacting with Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - Screening Tool for Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - The Mindset of a Human Trafficking Victim (in PDF) HHS - Messages for Communicating with Victims of Human Trafficking (in PDF) HHS - PowerPoint Presentation for Social Service Organizations (in PPT) HHS - Social Service Poster #1 (in PDF) HHS - Social Service Poster #2 (in PDF) HHS - Social Service Brochure (in PDF) | |
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| Lawyers Lawyers can use the following resources to learn how to recognize and understand cases of human trafficking: The American Bar Association, Meeting the Legal Needs of Human Trafficking Victims (in PDF) New York Anti-Trafficking Network Blog | |
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| Teachers Teachers can spend a class raising students' awareness about human trafficking by using the "Dreams Die Hard" study guide and documentary from Free the Slaves. Download the study guide (in PDF) | |
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| Businesses Businesses can use the International Labor Organization's (ILO) handbook for employers and businesses. This handbook helps businesses avoid employing forced labor and outlines what businesses need to include in their corporate social responsibility programs to successfully fight forced labor in their supply chains. Access the handbook | |
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| Criminal Justice Professionals The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime has created a practical guide and training tool for criminal justice practitioners around the world on investigating and prosecuting human trafficking. Learn more | |
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