Essential Skills for Serving the Sexually Exploited

In 2023, the Institute sought to hear from the survivors themselves about their experiences in recovery. Specifically, given that 66% of trafficking shelters in the U.S. identify as Christian programs, we wanted to find out how various faith practices were helping—or hurting—survivor progress. This course gives an understanding of how various faith practices are offered in these programs, and how—in their own words—survivors have experienced spiritual growth and healing as a result. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of homeostasis and the rationale for focusing on this element. We will discuss the primary elements of homeostasis and the importance of it in the self-management process. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of why incident reports are important, the types of events that should be documented and the essential components of an effective incident report. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of how to identify important elements in an individual safety plan and how it can be an instructional, self-management tool for a survivor. Read more

This course outlines the informed consent, what it entails and how to ensure a consistent practice within your program. Read more

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to define some of the relational struggles our clients experience; understand the reasons for the struggles; apply this information in real time situations with survivors; consider past survivor interactions with staff and each other and recognize reasons for those behaviors; and integrate new ways of approaching the struggles survivors have with interpersonal relationships.​​​ Read more