Train the Trainer

Collaboration between MICHIGAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE and Saginaw Valley State University

SVSU Human Trafficking Summit – Help Make Michigan A Safer Place
(Train the Trainer: Human Trafficking)

Who should apply to attend:  educators, social works, advocates, police, NGO’s, victim service providers, community members, volunteers, government agency personnel, nurses, physicians, and medical professionals.
REGISTRATION IS FULL (complete registration to be added to the wait list)

Application can be accessed via the link at the bottom of this page or via the QR code for registration

Dates of Training:
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May 11th & 12th Lunch included.
$315 for both days (The YouthWISE grant is sponsoring the cost of lunch for all participants)

Location:  Saginaw Valley State University
Gilbertson Hall
7400 Bay Rd.
University Center, MI 48710

CEs: 12 Human Trafficking CEUs
Continuing education contact hours are offered through the Social Work program under Michigan Administrative Rule R 328.2965. These hours are accepted for licensure renewal for social workers, nurses, and occupational therapy professionals

Overview:
Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood issues we talk about—and those misunderstandings cause real harm.
This two-day Train-the-Trainer is designed to dispel myths, replace outdated narratives, and provide accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information you can confidently share with others.
This is not a lecture marathon.
This is:
✔️ Small-group learning
✔️ Highly interactive
✔️ Real-world scenarios
✔️ Trauma-informed & survivor-centered
✔️ Engaging, practical, and genuinely interesting
You’ll leave with:
• Clear language to address common myths
• Confidence to speak to diverse audiences
• Tools you can actually use
• A deeper understanding of sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and exploitation—grounded in facts, not fear

Key Benefits:

  • Learn from recognized experts in the field of human trafficking prevention and victim advocacy.
  • Increase your knowledge of accurate, up-to-date information in this evolving field.
  • Develop the tools to deliver compelling presentations with a victim-centered philosophy.
  • Receive a flash drive with background information, resources, and presentation materials.

Topics Covered:

  • Federal and Michigan laws, including the Trafficking Victim’s Protection Act (TVPA) and recent Michigan legislation.
  • Understanding victim vulnerabilities and the manipulation of force, fraud, and coercion.
  • The supply chain’s impact on individuals, communities, and the nation.
  • Identifying victims through physical and psychological indicators.
  • Collaborative approaches: community partnerships and task force leadership.
  • Trauma-informed interviewing and victim support.
  • Public-private partnership initiatives.
  • The realities of human trafficking vs. media-driven myths.
  • Effective use of video content and reliable data in presentations.
  • Medical indicators and appropriate responses.

COST OF TRAINING:  The cost of the training is $315. This is paid by check or cash in person on the morning of the first day of attendance. The YouthWISE grant is sponsoring the cost of lunch for all participants

Lunch is included on both days.

LODGING:  Lodging information for area hotels will be provided in the acceptance letter, but no lodging is provided.

How to Apply:
Submit your application via the link below or request a form by emailing Jennifer Fopma at jfopma@elliementalhealth.com.

click here for application TTT-APPLICATION-2026