The presenter’s testimony begins at the age of 13 yrs old when she became the object of attention of a group of men that worshiped the devil. It spans over 13 years of drug addiction and abuse. The story continues after almost 20 years of proper recovery and involves a hard spiritual walk through where God has taken me. The presenter advocates for having the proper care for women after they have been rescued and is actively trying to bring this level of care to Middletown, OH. Although the presenter shares her story, the aim of this presentation is to emphasize the importance of appropriate aftercare.
Read MoreThis basic overview of human trafficking is most appropriate for those new to the field. Presenters will focus on both labor and sex trafficking in the United State. Topics will include the definition of human trafficking, how traffickers recruit, indicators for victim identification, and where and how to report suspected trafficking.
Read MoreMainstream social work education takes pride in a radical past, but rarely links this past to current day social work practice in a critical way. This paper will look at social work’s focus on becoming a legitimate profession in answer to Abraham Flexner’s claim that social work was not a profession in the early 1900s. The following social work concerns will be investigated through a cultural history lens: settlement house systems, abortion, xenophobia, and discrimination directed toward the disability community. Looking back at these social justice concerns over time is helpful in giving much needed historic context to macro social work practice today. Panel participants found it helpful to look at the strengths and the challenges of social work practice over time as a way to thoughtfully approach social justice action today. Historical context helps social work remember that the struggle for freedom is an ongoing one.
Read MoreFirsthand account of what it's like to be a victim of labor trafficking in the U.S. along with the challenges to survival, getting help and becoming a "survivor". This presentation helps the audience to understand the gaps in identification and getting connected with the people who can help. Audience members will also be exposed to the continual cultural barriers which prevent victims from seeking help or be able to reach out, as well as the many ways in which culture can be used to exploit an entire family. This presentation will highlight the assumption of becoming a survivor, but what that true experience can be like from the insiders’ perspective. Becoming a survivor can be a life long journey, learning to live with the past and not simply try to move beyond presents a new challenge almost every day.
Read MoreToday we live in a society where human trafficking is a hot button issue. Various disciplines, levels of government, institutions and organizations are all involved in the pursuit of social justice for this population yet none of them realize an understanding of the dynamics and best strategies for addressing this social problem were laid out over a century ago. The purpose of this presentation is to change that.
Read MoreIndividuals exposed to distressing events through work with traumatized children and adults consistently report symptoms of secondary trauma and PTSD. Even with training, professionals working in human trafficking experience acute symptoms at rates of over 85%. For organizations using volunteers, this information is profound and demonstrates the need for formal training for both professional and non-professional staff. Many of us who witness these tragedies know that it is easy to become overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem and can also become so focused on the work that we forget to look after our own emotional needs. This training discusses the newest research in unconscious empathy, somatic countertransference, sleep disturbance, and preventing and/or managing compassion fatigue. We will discuss the best means to train individuals who work with human trafficking by giving them the language to combat compassion fatigue as well as prepare for what they may see, experience, and feel. Research has shown that relatively simple things can impact one’s ability to cope with the impact of secondary trauma. Objectives for this training are to 1) identify signs that someone is experiencing the symptoms of vicarious trauma or PTSD, 2) understand the conscious and unconscious origins of secondary trauma, 3) learn ways to prevent or combat compassion fatigue and somatic symptoms and 4) discover elements that can be added to your existing training programs to assist in understanding complex emotional reactions. Preparation and training with an eye toward emotional readiness allows our programs and our missions to keep thriving.
Read MoreThis workshop will focus on the historical perspective of human trafficking and prostitution in India, a legacy of the British Empire since the ingress of the East India Company in 1612 till 1947. Participants will be enlightened with British plans of dominating India by making Indian culture seem inferior, and actions initiated by the Government of India and active NGOs to update the laws for controlling human trafficking and prostitution. This presentation will discuss how police are being trained to combat the tactics of the traffickers and pimps and training and empowering the victims to escape from their clutches.
Read MoreIn this presentation attendees will learn the basics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer folk. There will be discussion of each letter within the LGBTQ acronym and how these identities can influence one’s life. A short LGBTQ history will be given at the beginning to better understand historical and modern oppression faced by LGBTQ folk.
Transgender issues, including non-binary spectrum identities, will be presented at length. These issues include: suicide rates, murder rates, and how to better accommodate trans people.
Same-gender relationship dynamics will also be a topic of discussion during the presentation. This includes the same-gender relationship power wheel and intervention tips for unhealthy and/or abusive relationships. The goal/objective of this LGBTQ 101 is for allies (or those looking to become allies) to become better acclimated to the LGBTQ community as a whole.