Human Trafficking: Foundations for Recognition and Response - June

Human Trafficking: Foundations for Recognition and Response

A 90-minute live virtual training from HEAL Trafficking.

What this is

This session introduces HEAL’s public health framework for understanding, identifying, and responding to human trafficking. Designed as a foundational training, it equips participants with shared language and practical tools for recognition and response.

What you’ll learn

• Key definitions and common misconceptions about human trafficking
• How healthcare and public health systems intersect with trafficking response
• Foundations of trauma-informed, survivor-centered care
• An introduction to HEAL’s PEARR Tool and Protocol Toolkit

Who this is for

• Healthcare and public health professionals
• Social service providers, educators, and community organizations
• Anyone beginning this work or aligning an organizational approach

Format

• Live virtual session (recording not available)
• 90 minutes, including instruction and real-world application

Date & Time

June 23, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET

Instructor

Nani Cuadrado, MSPAS, PA-C is the Director of Education for HEAL Trafficking and an emergency medicine physician assistant with 20 years of clinical experience. She leads health system training and protocol implementation, with national recognition for advancing healthcare responses to human trafficking.

Registration

• Early registration (through May 26): $50
• Standard registration: $65
• Group Rate (3 or more from same organization): $50

Continuing Education
This course offers social work continuing education from the National Association of Social Workers Vermont Chapter (NASW VT). This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education hours for licensure. NASW VT Authorization Number #1216.

Refund Policy

Refunds are available through May 26, 2026.
After this date, we are unable to issue refunds.

This training is part of HEAL’s ongoing learning series supporting cross-sector collaboration and shared frameworks for effective, survivor-centered response.