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 will be offered virtually over 4 days from Monday, February 10th through Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
- 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
Multiple breaks will be provided throughout each day.
Cost
NOVA Member Rate: $350/person.
Non-Member Rate: $400/person.
Early Bird deadline is November 25th. Please use the code “HTRAEarlyBird” for 10% off registration.
Group discounts are also available for five (5) or more students from the same organization. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
How to Apply
Registration opens Wednesday, October 16th and will close at 4:00pm ET on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 or earlier if capacity is reached.
All registrations must be fully paid by Thursday, January 9th, 2025.
Refund Policy: A full refund, less the $75 processing fee, may be requested until Thursday, January 16th. On and after January 17th, 2025, there will be no refunds unless the training has been canceled by NOVA.
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.
Only students registered for the course are able to access the password protected class below. Please do not share or distribute any information contained within the student center without permission from NOVA.
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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