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Intersection of Human Trafficking and Child Welfare: Why So Many Kids?

  • Eastern Michigan Boone Hall Room G 12A Ypsilanti, MI 48197 United States (map)

Course Description:

This workshops primary purpose will be to examine the relationship between children in the child welfare system and their involvement with human trafficking, especially child sexual exploitation. These children's history of unstable and unhealthy living situations, their physical removal and distancing from friends and family, the traumatic experiences they have endured prior to and during placements, and their emotional vulnerability allow for an increased risk of being targeted by traffickers who are actively seeking children to exploit. Vulnerability issues and methods of tracking by traffickers will also be covered

 

Course Link: https://sparrow-freedom-project.thinkific.com/

CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard, Human Trafficking

Sponsor Name:
Sparrow Freedom Project

Contact Information:
Tracey Cooley

313-456-8861

David@sparrowfreedomproject.org