Human Trafficking: A Medical Response

Tompkins County Youth Services and The Advocacy Center

Inviting medical professionals to recognize and respond to signs of commercial sexual exploitation/sex trafficking of children and adults.

The Hotel Ithaca

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) occurs any time a youth under the age of 18 years old exchanges a sex act or performance (whether by free will or coercion) for something of value. Youth in Tompkins County have been identified as having been trafficked or are at high-risk. Members of the medical community are in a unique position to listen for and respond to the signs of CSEC.Join us for a FREE summit specifically designed for those working in the medical field to enhance their understanding of human trafficking, best practices for protocol development to provide an effective trauma informed response to survivors, and interact with other community resources.We are proud to feature speakers affiliated with <a href="https://healtrafficking.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HEAL Trafficking</a>, a national network of multi-disciplinary professionals dedicated to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors, utilizing a public health approach.Presenting HEAL Trafficking Speakers' Bureau speakers:Keynote Speaker: Jasmine GraceAs a survivor of sex trafficking and drug addiction, Jasmine is an effective keynote speaker, panel participant and facilitator for trainings, workshops and groups. She has spoken on panels at the U.S Commission on Civil Rights in New Hampshire and at two side panels for members of the United Nations in New York. In addition, Jasmine consults with healthcare professionals, law enforcement personnel, educators and nonprofit organizations. She advises on issues such as safe homes, program growth, curriculum development, survivor support and peer mentorship. Lastly, she is a member of the NSN (National Survivor Network), Founder and Director of Bags of Hope Ministries, and Author of The Diary of Jasmine Grace. Trafficked. Recovered. Redeemed. <a href="https://jasminegrace.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://jasminegrace.org/ </a>Workshop Facilitator: Tara Hughes, LCSW-RTara received her BA in Psychology from Boston College and her MSW and Family Therapy Certification from Boston University. She is the immediate past-Coordinator for Trafficking Services at the International Institute of Buffalo, where she coordinated multiple programs providing intensive case management to US and foreign-born survivors of labor and sex trafficking. She regularly presents information regarding human trafficking to professionals and the general public. 
Tara is an Adjunct Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, focusing on treatment of survivors of trauma. In previous positions, she has worked in agency settings and private practice concentrating on crisis/trauma response and family interventions. She has extensive experience working in communities where violence is the norm and has responded to a variety of community-wide traumatic events. 
Tara is the owner of Invicta Crisis Solutions, a nationwide consulting group aimed at assisting communities to prepare for and respond to direct victims and families after mass casualty events. She is an OVC TTAC Mass Violence Consultant and has a lengthy history of leadership roles in responding to natural and human caused events with the American Red Cross. Tara is a Subject Matter Expert in working with schools and children in the aftermath of disasters.
Human Trafficking 101 for Medical Professionals Human Trafficking Protocol Development w/ components of Trauma Informed Care

This training is made possible by Safe Harbour funding from New York State's Office of Family and Children Services. Tompkins County is a designated Safe Harbour County, working to leverage existing resources to respond to the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and to raise awareness in the community.Tompkins County Youth Services is charged with providing communities the support they need for their young people to have the opportunity to thrive. This is done through the support of resources for community organizations, businesses, families, and local municipalities. Youth Services provides training, funding, programming support, monitoring, technical assistance, community resource listings, advocacy for youth and education.The Advocacy Center is the only provider of Domestic and Sexual Violence services in Tompkins County, NY. Today our agency has expanded to provide not only domestic violence services but also services to youth and adult survivors of child sexual abuse, adult sexual assault and rape. The Advocacy Center will continue to work towards a community where all are free from violence in their homes, relationships and life. <a href="http://www.actompkins.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.actompkins.org </a>

FAQsWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?The event is being held at the Hotel Ithaca in downtown Ithaca which has limited onsite parking. It is recommended that attendees utilize the Cayuga Street Parking Garage that is located across the street from the hotel. For those in the Tompkins County area there is also a T-CAT bus stop located less than a block away. Will the training be held in an accessible space?Yes, the Hotel Ithaca is a fully accessible space for entry and exit and has limited onsite accessible parking. If you require additional accessibility accommodations please contact the organizers as soon as possible so appropriate plans can be made.How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please email bnugent@tompkins-co.org for any questions, issues or concerns you may have regarding the event including registration, accessibility accommodations or event details. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No, however you will be asked to check in upon arrival so please be aware of the name you are registered under.

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