@Regular Headline:Prevention of human trafficking examined in MJI webinar, Sept. 12

The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare Services (CWS) will present a webinar on "Working Together as Partners of Excellence for Better Identification and Prevention of Human Trafficking" Monday, September 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The prevalence of human trafficking has reached alarming levels in the United States. This presentation will address how everyone has a role in detecting and identifying suspected victims of human trafficking. The presentation will use a case-based approach to encourage appropriate language, a trauma sensitive approach, and working together as partners to prevent further victimization. Speaking at the webinar will be Dr. Dena Nazer, medical director, Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center; associate professor, Wayne State University. This presentation will help attendees meet the requirement of licensing in the State of Michigan through: - Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in Michigan and the United States. - Identifying victims of human trafficking in various settings. - Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking for adults and minors. - Identifying resources for reporting when suspecting a child is a victim of human trafficking. - Dispelling myths, unlearning, and relearning together throughout this talk This training is intended for all child welfare professionals including jurists, court staff, prosecutors, attorneys, Lawyer-Guardians Ad Litem, CPS and foster care workers, tribes, private agencies, law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health providers, education professionals, and Foster Care Review Board members. To register for the webinar, visit www.courts.michigan.gov/events. Published: Tue, Aug 30, 2022