(Virtual) Human Trafficking: An Overview


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Friday, November 13, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom Live Course
Continuing Education Units: 3 CEUs will count towards your human trafficking social work licensure requirements.


Course Overview
This course provides an overview of human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery and examines how force, fraud, and coercion are used to exploit victims. Participants will explore the diverse populations affected and recognize common forms of control, including manipulation, threats, emotional abuse, and fear.

This Course Covers
  • Clear definition of human trafficking
  • Key warning signs and risk factors
  • Psychological and emotional consequences for survivors
  • Trauma-informed, survivor-centered response strategies
  • Ethical and safe intervention practices
  • Evidence-informed therapeutic modalities
  • Practical techniques that promote healing and long-term recovery
Impact on Survivors May Include
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Low self-esteem
  • Traumatic bonding
  • Complex trauma and related disorders
Relevance to Social Work Practice
  • Strengthens providers’ ability to identify trafficking in practice settings
  • Builds confidence in responding appropriately and ethically
  • Equips professionals with therapeutic tools to help clients process trauma
  • Supports survivors in moving toward stability, healing, and resilience


Instructor
Hawra Khraizat, LMSW, MA, completed her MSW degree from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. Hawra is a licensed clinical therapist who has a wide range of experience working with children, adults, and families. 

Her scope of practice includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, OCD, ADD/ADHD, relationship and communication issues, and cultural identity-related issues. 
Hawra is passionate about educating providers on topics including: Grief, Loss and Healing, Anger and Forgiveness, Dealing with Difficult Clients, Human Trafficking and Building Childhood Resilience.

Please contact ppat@emich.edu or call (734) 487-2259 with any questions.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
EMU Professional Programs & Training

Instructor
Hawra Khraizat, LMSW, MA 

 

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  • CEUs: 3 CEUs for active participation
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  • Questions: Contact ppat@emich.edu or call (734) 487-2259

Course Fee (USD):  $99.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/13/2026 - 11/13/2026 Weekly - Fri 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM N/A - Online Hawra Khraizat, LMSW, MA 

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