Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Prevention 101

Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Prevention 101

This webinar equips frontline service providers with the foundational knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Facilitated by Aura Freedom, a grassroots, intersectional feminist organization dedicated to eradicating gender-based violence and human trafficking, this training explores the root causes, systemic inequities and current human trafficking trends in Canada. Attendees will examine the nature and spectrum of human trafficking, coercive control, grooming methods and risk factors. Special focus will be given to the intersections of colonialism, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+(MMIWG2S+), and the heightened vulnerability of various marginalized communities.

Participants will leave with practical tools and understanding, including how to identify trafficking indicators, best practices for receiving disclosures, trauma informed approaches for supporting survivors, and more.

This webinar is designed for professionals to enhance their ability to combat human trafficking and support survivors effectively. By addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and human trafficking, this training fosters long term systemic change and empowers frontline workers to be agents of prevention and support.

Pricing: 

• OASW Members: Free (OASW member ID # required) 
• Non-Members: $20 + HST

REGISTER HERE

Presented by the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Danielle Warren, Programs and Development Manager, Aura Freedom International

The Ontario Association of Social Workers (oasw.org) is the voice of the social work profession in Ontario. It is a voluntary, bilingual, non-profit association representing 9,500+ social workers. OASW works to actively speak on behalf of social workers on issues of interest to the profession and advocates for the improvement of social policies and programs directly affecting social work practice and client groups served. OASW also offers high-quality, free or low-cost professional development opportunities to social workers and other health and mental health care providers through our OASW Learning Centre (olc.oasw.org)