• Recognizing and Responding to Child Trafficking: A Training for Colbert DHR Staff and Child Serving Professionals

    Colbert DHR 3105 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL, United States

    An overview of emerging trends in child trafficking, including sex, forced labor and on-line exploitation including the complex range of factors that make children more susceptible.  Working with culturally diverse communities and English learners along with strategies and tools to prevent and respond to child trafficking in all forms will be provided. The role of […]

  • Child Trafficking and Specialty Courts: Best Practices for Court-Involved Juveniles within Court and Community Settings

    Junior League of Birmingham 2212 20th Ave S., Birmingham, AL, United States

    Specialty (problem-solving) courts designed for child trafficking survivors are increasingly recognized as a best-practice response for court-involved youth, particularly those impacted by commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). These courts use a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach that prioritizes safety, recovery, and long-term stability, as demonstrated by the VOICES Specialty Court at Family Court of Jefferson County. This training […]