Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery Implications for Mental Health and Drugs Use (3HR) Presented by Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery Implications for Mental Health and Drugs Use (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: Ethics, Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course Tags: ethics, evidence-based practices, psychopathology, Stripe only, substance use specific training

Description

In this webinar, we will discuss theoretical and conceptual frameworks that offer a range of perspectives on human trafficking that depends on the understanding of this complex social problem. We will examine the ecological and intersectionality perspective as it ties together poverty, gender, prostitution, undocumented workers, and unpaid migrant workers. Finally, we will review case studies based on real trafficking cases worked by social workers and law enforcement along with the ethical implications.

Upon completion of training, participants will be able to:

Explain the various types of Human Trafficking and explore NC statistics.
Identify Human Trafficking: Know the signs.
Explain & demonstrate the term “The Weaponization of Drugs & Human Trafficking”.
Identify the main concepts of risk factors for physical health, mental health & substance use.
Determine & implement evidence-based treatments for caring for the trafficked client.
Assess the ethical challenges & review recommendations for those who treat them.

This course offers 3 hours of Substance-Specific, Evidence-Based Practices, Psychopathology, & Ethics (2-hours) Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education

Course Instructor: Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Recording Date: 12/06/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS is a multi-discipline masters level professional. Shannon is a Durham native. Her undergraduate degrees are in sociology and criminal justice. Shannon also has her MA in Forensic Psychology as well as a graduate certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. She started her career in education and worked for many years with gang-involved youth. Shannon also provides Clinical Supervision for aspiring Alcohol & Addiction Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists.In her spare time, Shannon rehabilitates wildlife and believes strongly in the healing impact of animals in the therapeutic setting.

Syllabus

Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery Implications for Mental Health and Drug Use (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Introduction to Human Trafficking

Definitions of sex trafficking and labor trafficking under federal and NC law
Overview of Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) Model
Key causes: trafficker manipulation, control, and victim vulnerability
Common misconceptions and myths about human trafficking

II. Types and Methods of Trafficking

Sex trafficking: use of coercion, manipulation, and violence for commercial sex
Domestic servitude: exploitation in private homes through forced labor
Forced labor: victims in agriculture, construction, factories, and more
Exploitation settings: hotels, salons, street corners, online platforms

III. Prevalence and Statistics

National and North Carolina human trafficking trends
Common demographics of victims and traffickers
State and federal statistics on charges and reported cases
Gender, age, and regional patterns in trafficking prevalence

IV. Identification of Victims and Risk Factors

Key indicators of trafficking: scripted behavior, isolation, signs of abuse
High-risk populations: homeless youth, undocumented immigrants, abuse survivors
Red flags in clinical, travel, and service settings
Sample screening questions to assess potential trafficking

V. Intersections with Substance Use

Drug use as a tool of control, punishment, and coping in trafficking
Commonly weaponized drugs: heroin, alcohol, cocaine, sedatives
Recruitment from substance use treatment centers
Use of drugs to induce compliance and maintain dependency

VI. Physical and Psychological Impacts

Physical trauma: injury, STIs, forced abortions, malnutrition
Psychological harm: PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidality
Addiction and mental illness as both risks and consequences
Cognitive impairment and trauma bonding dynamics

VII. Ethical and Clinical Considerations

Building trust with trafficking survivors
Confidentiality and informed consent in treatment
Challenges of identifying and supporting trafficked clients
Right-versus-right dilemmas and avoiding retraumatization

VIII. Trauma-Informed Care Approaches

Principles of a trauma-informed ethics of care
Creating client-centered, culturally sensitive environments
Importance of autonomy, empowerment, and safety
Recognizing and resisting re-traumatization

IX. Legal Framework and Policy Overview

U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act and UN Protocol
North Carolina statutes, training mandates, and public awareness efforts
Importance of cross-sector collaboration for victim protection
School-based, legal, and healthcare policies aimed at prevention

X. Practical Tools and Professional Engagement

Screening, assessment, and referral strategies
Awareness through real-world scenarios and case studies
National and local resources for clinicians and victims
Role of clinicians in public health approaches and survivor advocacy