Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Off Campus
Faculty, Staff, Students

The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.

FREE for students

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.

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Location Information

2627 Birchcrest Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Contact Information

Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or [email protected] with questions.

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This event was added to the calendar by Heather Alberda (alberdhe@gvsu.edu) on Monday, February 23, 2026 and was last updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:41 a.m.

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