Human Trafficking Studies Webinars presented by
The Criminal Justice Institute and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
These webinars are free, but registration is required.
10:00 am EST // Tuesday, April 29
“Policing and Mental Health: Silence Behind the Blue Wall”
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Police officers are at high risk for developing mental health issues due to the high stress they experience on the job, but those wearing that uniform rarely recognize their vulnerability or admit to any mental health issues. Police officers have the power and authority to protect the safety of community members, regularly placing themselves at risk of harm as they do. At the same time, the de-institutionalization of mental health programs places police officers in the frontline of helping those who may be in a mental health crisis. How can police officers be expected to balance the burden of their jobs with the psychological and emotional burden of the stress they face every day? In this session, Mr. Workman provides lived experience insights from his career as a police officer advocating for mental health support for law enforcement.
2:00 pm EST // Tuesday, April 29
“Resources on the NCMEC for Missing Children and Child Sex Trafficking Victims”
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In 2023, one out of six missing children reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) was likely the victim of child sex trafficking (CST).
This training will define missing child and child sex trafficking by federal legislation. It will also provide an overview of the resources NCMEC dedicates to locating missing children, including those likely CST victims, as well as dispel myths and false information regarding what CST looks like and whom it affects. This training also identifies red flags/indicators and informs participants how to report a missing child and/or possible CST to NCMEC.
Many of these cases involved children missing from the care of child welfare, and it's clear that child welfare professionals, law enforcement and the juvenile justice system are increasingly on the front lines of coordinating care, services and emergency response for survivors of CST. This presentation will provide practical lessons in identifying potential trafficking through NCMEC resources and survivor voice.
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