The way we speak about human trafficking requires careful consideration as to avoid language that further harms and/or misrepresents the issue. Although our intentions may be good, the language used has the power to do further harm in perpetuating stereotypes, sensationalizing the issue and perpetuating trauma porn. In this workshop, common terms will be explored and participants will use a trauma informed lens to explore deeper meaning together.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Define human trafficking and its various forms.
2.  Identify the vulnerabilities and risk factors that may increase susceptibility to trafficking.
3.  Identify common terms used in the anti-human trafficking movement.
4.  Explore how language can reinforce stereotypes and bias and perpetuate further harm.
5.  Evaluate best practices in shifting language to be trauma responsive and culturally informed.

Cost: $26.00

CEUs: 2

Presenter: Crystal C. Rozelle-Bennett, LMSW Founder/CEO of THRYVE
Crystal is an educator, an advocate, a survivor and a self-proclaimed thriver! For the past 25 years she has been driven by her personal experiences of trauma to elevate and amplify the voices of individuals and communities in order to promote healing and opportunities to move from surviving to thriving. Crystal has demonstrated a passion in sharing her experiences in order to help individuals heal from their personal traumas and work alongside professionals to create trauma informed, culturally inclusive and person-centered spaces. Her experiences include advocacy within the child welfare system, oversight of child and youth programs, crisis hotline response, delivery of community based mental health services and implementing trauma informed strategies and programs for school districts. She has been called upon to provide training, coaching and consultation across the nation in the subject areas of Human Trafficking, Suicide Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Child Trauma & Maltreatment and Racial Trauma. She is a fierce advocate for social justice and leads courageously to dismantle oppressive systems and create equitable and just services, policies and programs.

For Questions Contact Robin Nelson at: nelsonr@ku.edu