Human Trafficking Interdiction/HT Operations/IMB Investigations/HT Task Forces

This course is designed to provide multidisciplinary team members with the signs and indicators of possible trafficking victims in the course of their everyday workflow and how to conduct an investigation into this type of crime. Day 1 is Human Trafficking Interdiction, Day 2 is Proactive Trafficking Operations, and Day 3 is Illicit Massage Business Investigations. Day 4 is HT Task Force/Unit Build.

Students will learn:

• How to recognize the indicators of a possible trafficking incident

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

• The signs of trauma bonding and PTSD

• How use a victim centered approach (Special Victims Methodology)

• How to identify possible electronic evidence of trafficking on cell phones

• 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

• Understand where victims come from and how they are groomed

Audience: Law Enforcement; Probation & Parole; Forensic Interviewers, Family Advocates, Medical Personnel