Human Trafficking Interdiction / HT Operations / Illicit Massage Business Investigations

This course is designed to provide law enforcement and other multidisciplinary team members with the signs and indicators of possible trafficking victims in the course of their everyday duties, and how to conduct trafficking investigations that produce results.

Day 1 Human Trafficking Interdiction (prerequisite to Days 2 and 3)

Day 2 Proactive Human Trafficking Operations (including 11 different operations from start to end)

Day 3 Illicit Massage Business Investigations (an in depth class on how to lead and develop robust investigations to shut down IMBs long term)

Among many other things, attendees will learn:

• How to recognize the indicators of a possible trafficking incident (and how often this is missed even by well trained professionals)

• How to ascertain if a party is a victim of trafficking and best practices for interactions

• How to effectively use a victim centered approach

• How to identify the best evidence to build a successful trafficking case

• How to transition from a routine call or interview to a human trafficking investigation

• What the various multi-disciplinary groups are, how to use them and how to work with victim advocates

Audience: Active Law Enforcement, Probation & Parole, Forensic Interviewers, Nurses, Doctors, Prosecutors, CPS and Human Trafficking Advocates.

All three days of the training cover different material. Day 1 is a prerequisite to Days 2 and 3. Day 2 covers over 11 different proactive operations, and Day 3 is an in depth training on Illicit Massage Businesses. There is no repeat material so if you can attend all three days, please do so. If you can only attend two days, you must attend Day 1 and select from Day 2 or 3. If you DO NOT plan to attend all 3 days, please add a note when you fill in your agency when registering).

DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THESE SPECIFIED PROFESSIONALS AS YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE REMOVED. You are required to list your agency when you register, along with a valid work email address. ID SHOWING YOUR ROLE IS REQUIRED BEFORE ADMITTANCE TO CLASS.

** PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR EACH DAY OF CLASS**

Monday, April 13    Laurel Ridge Community College, The Barn, 6480 College St., Warrenton, VA 20186 (Park anywhere not reserved)

Tuesday, April 14    Fauquier Health, Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, VA 20186 (Park in spaces not reserved for patients)

Wednesday April 15    Fauquier Health, Sycamore Room, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton, VA 20186 (Park in spaces not reserved for patients)