Join to Fight Human Trafficking at NTI 2024
2024 National Training Institute and
National Crime Victim Bar Association 2024 National Conference
September 18-20, 2024 | Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, OR
The National Training Institute — or NTI for short — emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to sharing promising practices, current research, and effective programs and policies that are victim-centered, practice-based, and research-informed. NTI is a forum for law enforcement, victim service professionals, allied practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to share current developments and build new collaborations.
Two Trainings, One Location. Improve your response to victims of crime through promising practices, current research, and effective programs and policies.
Our multidisciplinary institute offers more than 80 victim-centered, practice-based, research-informed trainings to sharpen your skills, connect with peers, and reach across professions, including:
law enforcement
victim service professionals
attorneys
members of the military and Department of Defense
counselors
allied practitioners
policymakers
researchers
Here’s a closer look at our Human Trafficking/Exploitation track:
5 Strategies to Enhance and Strengthen the Law Enforcement/Advocate Partnership Serving Child Sex Trafficking Victims
Speaker: Kari Hemmig -- Associate, National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College
Overview: Kari Hemmig will discuss practical strategies for building effective partnerships between law enforcement and advocates. Hemmig's extensive experience in addressing child sex trafficking ensures attendees will gain valuable insights into collaborative approaches to support victims
Special Considerations for Foreign National Children & Youth Survivors of Trafficking
Speakers: Bart Bachman – USCRI & Leah Breevoort – Regional Coordination Supervisor, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Overview: Bart Bachman and Leah Breevoort will provide insights into the unique challenges faced by foreign national children and youth survivors of trafficking. Their expertise will guide attendees in understanding and addressing the specific needs of these vulnerable populations.
TraffickSTOP: Teaching Students to Identify and Prevent Human Trafficking
Speakers: Laura Cook – Program Manager, NW3C & Moe McClanahan – High-Tech Crime Specialist, NW3C
Overview: Laura Cook and Moe McClanahan will introduce TraffickSTOP, a program aimed at educating students to identify and prevent human trafficking. This session is crucial for those looking to implement preventive measures in educational settings.
Traffick Signals: Identifying Likely Perpetrators & Understanding Manipulation
Speakers: Molly McDade – Sargent, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office; Christopher Carey – Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Portland State University; Anna E. Koloski – Associate Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs & Robin Miller – Pacific Northwest Advocate, Lived Experience Advocate, Empower Her Network
Overview: This presentation will focus on identifying potential perpetrators and understanding the manipulation tactics used in trafficking. With insights from experts like Molly McDade and Christopher Carey, attendees will learn to recognize and counteract these tactics effectively.
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