Human trafficking is the second leading crime in the world. There are over 1.3 million missing and runaway children in the U.S. and if a child is not recovered within the first 48 hours, the likelihood is high that they will be trafficked. The average age of entry into human trafficking is 12-14 years old. Victims have a 30% higher chance of death by murder, overdose, or suicide than the average person. Of all adults involved in prostitution, 77% report being trafficked as a child. Incidence and prevalence of brain injury within this extremely vulnerable population is high due to intentional violence, substance use and suicidal attempts.
Join us for an overview of this incredibly challenging topic and learn about:
an overview of human trafficking
the health and general implications of being trafficked
recent research on this vulnerable population
current awareness, outreach, and interventions
Presenter:
Theresa Flores, MSW
Founder, The SOAP Project
The SOAP Project's mission is to end human trafficking by mobilizing communities, providing prevention education and advocacy, and facilitating restorative experiences for survivors.
Theresa Flores educates the public on human trafficking in the United States and shows how a person can endure horrific conditions and not only survive, but thrive. Her speaking resume is extensive, having presented at TEDx, hundreds of universities, law enforcement trainings, medical personnel trainings, worked with the U.S. Attorney General's office, testified before the Senate and House for several states. She is frequently a keynote speaker for conferences and fundraisers and been interviewed as an expert on numerous national television shows including The Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, 700 Club and Crime Watch Daily, For The Record and more.
Ms. Flores is not only a survivor, but also a licensed social worker with a master's degree in education. She has published five books, two that have been on U.S.A. Today and the Wall Street Journal’s best seller lists. Recently, an award-winning documentary "The Girl Next Door" was made about her life story and activist work.
Cost/Certificate/CEs
NASHIA webinar attendance is FREE.
Certificate of Attendance -
Free for Members/$15 for Non-Members
Social Work CEs -
$10 for Members/$15 for Non-Members