Collaborative Support for the Mental Health Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking
Title: Collaborative Support for the Mental Health Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 11 AM PST/2:00 PM EST
Description:
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence (DV/SA) who have also experienced trafficking often face barriers when trying to access safe and affordable mental health services. Additionally, many mental health providers have a limited understanding of the complexities of trauma from DV, SA and trafficking.
This webinar will explore key considerations for collaborating with mental health services that meet the holistic healing needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds. Speakers will highlight mental health programming that meet the unique needs of survivors of human trafficking.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, anti-human trafficking, teen dating violence, health care, social services, economic empowerment programs, housing, legal services, mental health professionals, and other service providers and advocacy programs.
Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided – please note any interpretation requests and accommodations needed in your registration.
This project is supported by Grant # 15JOVW-23-GK-05126-MUMU, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. This project is also supported by Grant No. 15POVC-22-GK-03287-HT awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
