GVSU Well-being Events
Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
2627 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Description
The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
FREE for studentsÂ
If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
The Human Trafficking Seminar is a 2-hour training offered at Safe Haven’s office. It offers an in-depth look at human trafficking, including definitions and an overview of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This training will examine the many different typologies of human trafficking, including trends and the landscape of human trafficking in West Michigan. Participants will learn about the impact human trafficking has on adult and minor victims, risk factors and vulnerabilities of trafficking, as well as strategies and tactics used by traffickers.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Report a nuanced understanding of sex and labor trafficking
- Identify risk factors for trafficking
- Define different typologies of human trafficking
- Identify indicators of trafficking for adult and minor victims
- Identify steps they can take to support someone experiencing trafficking
- Report a greater understanding of the human trafficking supportive services offered by Safe Haven
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text our hotline if you would like information on support groups: 616-452-6664 Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or [email protected] with questions.
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as centerforhealthandwellbeing, domesticviolenceawarenessmonth, recreationwellness, and sexualassaultawarenessmonth.
Information
For more information, please visit: https://safehavenministries.org/event/human-trafficking-seminar-hts-5/
Contact
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or [email protected] with questions.