Human Trafficking Awareness Classes

The Location for this class is still being finalized

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Training

Provided by HopeWorks Global

This training equips with a practical, evidence-informed understanding of how human trafficking and exploitation impact vulnerable children and youth.

Training Focus

Participants will examine the underlying dynamics that increase vulnerability, including:

• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences

• Family instability and unmet basic needs

• Online exposure, grooming, and digital risks

Key Learning Areas

• Risk Factors: Conditions that elevate vulnerability to exploitation

• Warning Signs: Behavioral, physical, and situational indicators of potential trafficking

• Grooming Tactics: How exploiters build trust and exert control, both in-person and online

Practical Skills Development

Participants will leave with actionable tools to:

• Recognize early red flags in youth

• Respond using trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety and dignity

• Engage appropriately without escalating risk

• Understand when and how to escalate concerns

• Giving a Biblical Understanding of Human Trafficking and Spiritual Warfare

Prevention & Protection Strategies

The training emphasizes:

• Strengthening protective factors (trusted relationships, stability, supervision)

• Early intervention before exploitation occurs

• Creating safer environments within church and community settings

Outcome

Participants will be better prepared to:

• Identify at-risk youth

• Intervene responsibly and safely

• Contribute to more stable, supportive environments that reduce the likelihood of exploitation