Training for Advocates Working with Trafficking Survivors
NOVA’s Human Trafficking Response Academy is an introductory to intermediate level training course designed for victim advocates and allied professionals working with survivors of human trafficking. This training academy includes topics pertaining to both forms of human trafficking: sex trafficking and labor trafficking (forced labor). Through engaging online training and access to dynamic, experienced instructors, those who complete this course will feel better equipped to respond and support trafficking survivors.
While there is no prerequisite for this course, those enrolling should already have reasonable foundational knowledge in victim services.
“The HTRA made me feel more comfortable when working with trafficking survivors. I’ve been in this field for about a year but there is still so much I don’t know. All of the information I’ve gained from this course have been super beneficial.”
– HTRA alum
Who Attends?
This is a foundational training dedicated to human trafficking response services. There is no prerequisite to take the course, however, those enrolling should already have reasonable foundational knowledge in victim services.
Dates
The 2025 Human Trafficking Response Academy dates:
- Monday, February 10th: 10:00am – 5:00pm ET
- Tuesday, February 11th: 10:00am – 5:30pm ET
- Wednesday, February 12th: 10:00am – 5:30pm ET
- Thursday, February 13th: 10:00am – 4:30pm ET
Cost
NOVA Member Rate: $350/person.
Non-Member Rate: $400/person.
Group discounts are also available for five (5) or more students from the same organization.
Why NOVA's HTRA?
The HTRA is a unique, dynamic and high-quality training which covers both labor and sex trafficking and allows students to directly interact with nationally-recognized Subject Matter Experts, hailing from influential organizations and institutions.
NOVA’s Human Trafficking Response Academy Frequently Asked Questions
The HRTA topics include:
Dynamics of Labor Trafficking, Dynamics of Sex Trafficking, The Impact of Trauma, Understanding Trauma-Informed Response & Care, Mitigating Trauma During Recovery & Reunification, Harm Reduction, Working with Trafficking Survivors with Disabilities, Online Exploitation, CSEC, Human Trafficking & the Criminal Legal System, Human Trafficking & the Legal System: Survivor Experience, Civil Legal Options for Survivors, Law Enforcement Response, Agency Collaboration, Personal Wellness & Vicarious Trauma.
No. While there is no prerequisite for this course, those enrolling should already have a reasonable foundational knowledge in victim services.
The course is offered through a Learning Management System (LMS) that connects to Zoom. While access to camera/video and microphone aren’t required, it is highly encouraged.
Yes, a group discount is available for five (5) or more students registering from the same organization.
No. The presentation topics are applicable to both sex trafficking and labor trafficking (forced labor).
We understand that life happens, and that’s okay! HTRA’s make-up policy ensures that all class sessions will be recorded and participants will have the opportunity to make up two missed sessions in order to receive a certificate for completion. Every HTRA class allows participants the unique opportunity to engage with subject matter experts in real time, which makes attendance a critical part to maximize learning.
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