Throughout this certificate program, participants will hear from subject-matter experts, as well as engage with the content through supplemental materials including videos and readings. At the end of each module, learners will test their understanding of the information presented through interactive exercises and knowledge-checks.

101 Foundations on Human Trafficking - the first in a two-course certificate program on human trafficking. This course will ensure participants understand the fundamentals of human trafficking, know how to recognize and address human trafficking trauma, as well as how to put this training into action.

201 Practical Applications on Human Trafficking - is the second in a two-course certificate program on human trafficking. This course will ensure participants understand how to respond to youth experiencing trafficking in appropriate and trauma-informed ways, including connecting them to the appropriate services.

Certificate on Human Trafficking Contributors:

In preparation for this course, the McCain Institute and NN4Y assembled a group of experts and advisors, comprised of members from across the nation representing urban, suburban, and rural communities. These leading experts, academics, and practitioners reviewed and provided feedback on the curricula. Together, their valuable insights and expertise will help to mobilize our communities to serve vulnerable youth and combat human trafficking and exploitation.

Ernie Allen

Founder, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

Former President and CEO, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Kenneth Allen

Commissioner At-large, Indianapolis Public Schools

Program Director for the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP)

Myeesha Arranaga

Human Trafficking Empowerment Advocate, Open Door

Holly Austin Gibbs

Member, McCain Institute Human Trafficking Advisory Council

Stacie Blackburn

Juvenile Probation Supervisor, Pinal County Juvenile Court

Melissa Brockie

Human Trafficking and Youth Homelessness Expert

Jean Bruggeman

Executive Director, Freedom Network USA

Officer Michael Cleary

Somerville, Massachusetts Police Department

Valerie Douglas

Director of Counseling & Runaway/Homeless Youth Services, The Center for Youth Services, Inc

Dr. Melinda Giovengo

CEO and President, YouthCare

Sparky Harlan

CEO, Bill Wilson Center

Melanie Heitkamp

Executive Director, Youthworks/Mountain Plains Youth Services

Rumi Kato Price PhD, MPE

Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine

Founder, Human Trafficking Collaborative Network (HTCN)

Washington University Institute for Public Health

Olive Kersey

Anti-Trafficking Caseworker, International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Leslie McGuire

SVP of Quality, Performance and Site Support, Covenant House International

Gina Read

Program Manager, one•n•ten, Inc.

Samantha Sahl

Child Sex Trafficking Recovery Services Team, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The 201 Practical Applications course is the second in a two-course certificate program on human trafficking. This course will ensure participants understand how to respond to youth experiencing trafficking in appropriate and trauma-informed ways, including connecting them to the appropriate services.

Please note: The 101 Foundations is a prerequisite to the 201 Practical Applications course.