Training for Advocates Working with Trafficking Survivors
Human Trafficking Response Academy (HTRA)
Registration NOW OPEN for the 2026 Academy!
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.
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.
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.
February 2026 HTRA
Schedule
Monday, February 23rd: 10:00am – 5:00pm ET
Tuesday, February 24th: 10:00am – 5:30pm ET
Wednesday, February 25th: 10:00am – 5:30pm ET
Thursday, February 26th: 10:00am – 4:30pm ET
Registration Rates
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NOVA Member Rate $350
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Non-Member Rate $400
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Group Rate $300 per person
Group discounts are available for groups of five (5) or more students from the same organization that are able to pay in one bulk payment. Email [email protected] for group inquiries.
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 10% OFF
Register before the end of the year and use code earlyHTRA26 for an early bird discount of 10% off! Early bird discount ends after 12/31/2025.
“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
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.
NOVA is committed to the ongoing training and professionalization of all crime victim advocates and allied professionals. We are offering this need-based scholarship to attend the 24-hour NOVA Human Trafficking Response Academy (HTRA), which will take place virtually through NOVA’s Learning Management System (LMS). It will run from Monday, February 23rd through Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Please fill out this form with concise, but detailed, responses to be considered for this need-based scholarship.
All scholarship applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on November 30, 2025.
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