Human trafficking, the buying and selling of human beings in exchange for a good or service, impacts people from every walk of life. It affects every country around the world, regardless of socio-economic status, history, or political structure. The victims of human trafficking include people from all walks of life: young children, teenagers, young adults, middle age adults, the elderly, men, and women, as well as persons who are Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and members of straight, gay, lesbian and transgender communities. Human traffickers have created an international market for the trade of human beings based on high profits and demand for commercial sex and cheap labor.

This workshop explores factors that increase individuals' vulnerability for being trafficked and the complex trauma that is associated with various aspects of human trafficking. This session also explores ways to start implementing trauma-informed care practices in an organizational setting. It explores how organizations can create an environment that incorporates trauma-informed practices among both staff and clients.